Malaysian among 10 imported virus cases in Singapore

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 27 Dec 2020 1:04PM · 0 Comments

Migrant workers queue up for a routine swab test for Covid-19 at Westlite Juniper dormitory in Singapore, on August 18, 2020. More than 90% of the 58,519 reported cases in the city state are dormitory residents. – EPA pic, December 27, 2020.

A 64-YEAR-OLD Malaysian man with travel history to Indonesia is among 10 cases of imported coronavirus infections logged in Singapore today.

Labelled case 58757, the man, who holds a short-term visit pass, was isolated upon arrival in Singapore, the  Health Ministry said late yesterday

“Case 58757 is a caregiver to an individual who was receiving medical care in Singapore and had returned for further treatment,” said the ministry.

All of the 10 imported cases were asymptomatic.

The city state yesterday reported 10 new Covid-19 infections, all imported, taking the total cases to 58,519.

More than 90%, or 54,506 of the caseload, are dormitory residents. – Bernama, December 27, 2020.

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