Bangladeshi diagnosed with COVID-19 is Singapore's first imported case in more than a month

SINGAPORE: A Bangladeshi national who was reported among the new COVID-19 infections on Sunday was Singapore's first imported case in more than a month.

The Bangladeshi national arrived in Singapore on Jun 10 to seek medical treatment that is not related to COVID-19, according to the Ministry of Health ."His health declaration submitted before immigration clearance indicated he did not have any COVID-19 symptoms, and had not been diagnosed or suspected to have COVID-19 infection," said MOH.The health ministry said contact tracing is ongoing, and identified close contacts have been placed on quarantine.

In response to media queries, it also said:"The imported case was placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore, and could only leave his designated place of residence for medical consultation and follow-up."The patient had travelled to Qatar and reported onset of symptoms on May 7. He was confirmed to have COVID-19 infection two days later.

The 61-year-old Singaporean man, also known as Case 22872, had been placed on stay-home notice upon arrival in Singapore, MOH said.

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