SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 347 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday , with seven infections in the community, the Ministry of Health .AdvertisementThe Singaporean citizen was confirmed to have COVID-19 infection on Apr 30. He also had a history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia.
It added that the number of unlinked cases in the community has increased, from an average of six cases per day in the week before, to an average of seven per day in the past week.There were also two imported cases who had been placed on stay-home notice upon their arrival in Singapore and were tested while serving their notice, MOH said.The other new 338 cases were work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
In the next few days, MOH said there will be a larger population of migrant workers in various purpose-built dormitories completing their isolation period and being tested for COVID-19. Singapore and Malaysia announced on Tuesday they aim to resume cross-border travel for business travellers and residents on long-term passes on Aug 10, subject to COVID-19 precautionary measures.
The Periodic Commuting Arrangement will allow Singapore and Malaysia residents who hold long-term immigration passes for business and work purposes in the other country, to enter that country for work.
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