179 NEW CASES OF LOCALLY TRANSMITTED COVID-19 INFECTION

21 July 2021

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As of 21 July 2021, 12pm, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has preliminarily confirmed 179 new cases of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection, of which 130 are linked to the Jurong Fishery Port cluster and 8 belong to the KTV cluster. Of the 179 cases today, 80 are linked to previous cases, and have already been placed on quarantine. 69 are linked to previous cases and were detected through surveillance. 30 are currently unlinked. Amongst the cases are 4 seniors above 70 years who are unvaccinated, and are at risk of serious illness.

2. In addition, there are 2 imported cases, who have already been placed on Stay-Home Notice (SHN) or isolated upon arrival in Singapore. Both developed the illness during SHN or isolation.

3. In total, there are 181 new cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore today.

4. We are still working through the details of the cases, and further updates will be shared via the MOH press release that will be issued tonight.

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
21 JULY 2021