Update On Local COVID-19 Situation (12 July)

          As of 12 July 2021, 12pm, Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed and verified that there are 8 cases of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection. 5 are linked to previous cases, and have already been placed on quarantine. 3 are currently unlinked. There are 18 imported cases, who have already been placed on Stay-Home Notice (SHN) or isolated upon arrival in Singapore. 13 were detected upon arrival in Singapore, while 5 developed the illness during SHN or isolation. In total, there are 26 new cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore today.

Figure 1: Number of Community Unlinked Cases, and Linked Cases by Already Quarantined/ Detected through Surveillance, and Dormitory Resident Cases [1]

Summary of trends for local cases

Figure 2: 7 Day Moving Average Number of Community Unlinked and Linked Cases [2]

Summary of trends for imported cases

3.         There are a total of 18 imported cases today. 13 were detected upon arrival in Singapore, while 5 developed the illness during SHN or isolation.

Figure 3: Number of Imported Cases by Detected Upon Arrival/ Detected During SHN or Isolation

Active clusters under monitoring

4.         There are 2 new clusters (Case 64693 and Case 64697 clusters) today. In total, there are currently 22 active clusters, ranging between 3 and 94 infections.

Figure 4: Number of Active Clusters

Community surveillance testing

5.         MOH is investigating cases of COVID-19 infection amongst Vietnamese social hostesses who had frequented KTV lounges or clubs currently operating as F&B outlets, and their close social contacts. To quickly uncover any community infection cases, we will be conducting special testing operations for all staff of Supreme KTV (Far East Shopping Centre), Empress KTV (Tanglin Shopping Centre) and Club Dolce (Balestier Point).

6.         We will also extend free COVID-19 testing to members of the public who had:

i)          Visited the following premises between 29 June and 12 July 2021:
•           Supreme KTV (Far East Shopping Centre), Empress KTV (Tanglin Shopping Centre) or Club Dolce (Balestier Point); or
•           Similar KTV lounges or clubs operating as F&B outlets.

ii)          Interacted with Vietnamese social hostesses in any setting between 29 June and 12 July 2021.

Please refer to https://go.gov.sg/ktv-testing for details on the testing operations.

7.         All visitors to these premises and similar settings and those who had interacted with Vietnamese social hostesses are advised to monitor their health closely, and minimise social interactions as far as possible, for 14 days from their date of visit or interaction. They are encouraged to see a doctor immediately if they feel unwell.

Condition of confirmed cases

8.         80 cases are currently warded in hospital.  Most are well and under observation. There are currently 6 cases of serious illness requiring oxygen supplementation, and 2 in critical condition in the intensive care unit (ICU).

Figure 6: Number of Active Cases in ICU or Requiring Oxygen Supplementation

Figure 7: Deaths and Active Cases in ICU or Requiring Oxygen Supplementation, by Age Group

9.         There is continuing evidence that vaccination helps to prevent serious disease when one gets infected. Over the last 28 days, 22 local cases required oxygen supplementation, were admitted to ICU or passed away. 18 are unvaccinated, 4 are partially vaccinated and none was fully vaccinated.

Figure 8: Local Cases in the Last 28 Days by Vaccination Status and Severity of Condition [4]

Figure 9: Deaths and Active Cases in ICU or Requiring Oxygen Supplementation, by Vaccination Status [4]

Progress of national vaccination programme

10.        As of 11 July 2021, we have administered a total of 6,304,415 doses of COVID-19 vaccines under the national vaccination programme. The total number of doses administered was 6,304,415, covering 3,981,886 individuals. 2,322,529 individuals have received their second dose and completed the full vaccination regimen.

Figure 10: Progress of National Vaccination Programme

Figure 11: Percentage of Vaccinated Individuals who Received At Least First Dose by Age Group [5]

Figure 12: Percentage of Individuals who Completed Full Regimen [6] of COVID-19 Vaccine by Age Group

11.        Please refer to MOH’s daily Situation Report (www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/situation-report) for details.

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
12 JULY 2021

[1]  Incorporates re-classifications of earlier reported cases.
[2]  Incorporates re-classifications of earlier reported cases.
[3]  Includes new cases added today.
[4]  Fully vaccinated – more than 14 days after completing vaccination regimen.  Partially vaccinated – received 1 dose only of 2-dose vaccine or COVID-19 positive within 14 days of completing vaccination regimen.
[5]  Based on National Immunisation Registry data.
[6]  Full regimen refers to individuals who have received both doses of the vaccine.