SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 183 new COVID-19 infections as of noon on Monday , including 23 cases in the community, said the Ministry of Health .Monday's report represents the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the community since Apr 24, when there were 25 cases.
Of the new community cases, 18 had been picked up as a result of MOH's proactive surveillance and screening, and three had already been placed on quarantine earlier. The remaining case was tested under the enhanced community testing to test all individuals aged 13 and above who are diagnosed with acute respiratory infection at first presentation to a doctor.There were also three imported cases, all of whom had been placed on a stay-home notice upon their arrival in Singapore and had been tested while serving their notice.The remaining case is a Filipino who returned from the Philippines on Jun 24, and is a work pass holder currently employed in Singapore.
MOH added that of the new cases, 97 per cent are linked to known clusters, while the rest are pending contact tracing.A total of 276 more COVID-19 patients have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities, said MOH.
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