Record high of 1,457 new COVID cases reported in Singapore; 3 more deaths

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The youngest fatality of the three, who died on Tuesday, tested positive for COVID-19 on 13 September. The 50-year-old man had not been vaccinated against the disease and had no known medical conditions, said the MOH. Of Wednesday's 1,457 new cases, 1,453 are local infections: 1,277 are in the community, while 176 are dormitory residents. Among the local cases are 389 people above the age of 60, said the MOH.

Eight new cases – identified through testing operations – were also added to another dorm cluster at Woodlands. The Woodlands Dormitory now has 54 cases.

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Anytime exceeded 3K , undoubtedly!

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