31/01/2022

Nián Yè Fàn 年夜飯 Reunion Dinner 2022


A reunion dinner "Nián Yè Fàn" 年夜飯 (also known as Tuán Nián 團年 or Wéi Lú, 圍爐 meaning "gathering around the family hearth") is traditionally held on Chinese New Year's Eve during which family members gather for celebration. It is considered to be the most important part of the celebration and every family member is expected to return to their families. Traditionally, married couples will go the the man’s parental homes (and to the woman's parents on the second day of the festivities).

Reunion dinner is supposed to bring everyone in the family harmoniously together, but for some reasons or other, not following the tradition, is causing tensions among families. This is especially so if one is celebrating his/her reunion with his/her parents as well as with the in-laws. It is therefore not surprising that one would have reunion dinners on a different earlier dates and nowadays, some hold it a week or two before the actual day. By doing so, the traditionalists believe that the Chinese New Year's Eve Reunion Dinner is losing or has even lost its meaning and significance.

To keep up with the tradition that Chinese New Year's Eve Reunion Dinner should be held on its actual date, and that married couples should return to man's parental homes, many families are compromising in order to make everybody happy:
  • Eating reunion dinner twice, which means having the first dinner early, and then rushing off to do a second dinner by a certain time on the same actual day.
  • Alternating the dinners yearly, one year with parent and following year with in-laws.

    30/01/2022

    3 Ways to Improve Sleep Quality

    Do you have sleep problems such as trouble falling asleep or staying asleep?

    Sue tries to get in bed by 11.30 pm every night to get her seven hours of sleep. She then struggles to fall asleep for the next hour or so. She has difficulty staying asleep and often wakes up in the middle of the night to go to the toilet. At the same time, every day at 6.30 am, the alarm goes off and she hits the snooze button. By 7 am, she’s made herself a big cup of coffee—the first of many for the day. She gets through the day constantly battling yawns and refilling her coffee mug. The cycle repeats.

    If this scenario is familiar to you, then you may not be getting the quality sleep that you need. Experts tell us that the long-term effects of sleep deprivation can affect us negatively in several ways. Having stressed the importance of sleep, here are some simple tips on natural sleep remedies that you can incorporate to hopefully achieve more restful sleep.

    How to Sleep Better and Improve Sleep Quality:
    • Making Lifestyle Changes
    • Creating a Conducive Sleeping Environment
    • Diet Changes

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    29/01/2022

    Dubious weight loss products sold online

    Can harm your health

    As you surf the Internet, you are likely to come across various weight loss products through influencers on your social media feeds and advertisements on websites. They promote the perception that being slim equates to looking good, and offer products that supposedly can help you to achieve that.

    It may be tempting to take a quick and easy route to losing weight, especially when online weight loss products may be sold at promotional prices and claim to have fast and amazing results. However, purchasing such products online carries significant risks to you:
    • The product claims are often exaggerated or unsubstantiated by any scientific evidence and impossible to verify.
    • You cannot be sure what these products contain, and where and how they were made.
    • Unscrupulous dealers may sell products with undeclared potent medicinal ingredients (i.e. adulterated products) to achieve effects quickly, but taking such products can be extremely harmful to your health.


    Dangers of Buying Health Products Online
    Learn about the dangers of buying health products online and how to be a smart consumer

    With the growing popularity of online shopping, the Internet has increasingly become a medium for the selling of health products such as western medicines, health supplements and traditional medicines.

    Nowadays, health products are easily available through various Internet platforms, such as company-based or e-commerce websites, online pharmacies, online auction sites/classified ads, discussion fora, blogs, and social media.

    The borderless nature of the Internet makes it difficult to authenticate sellers and the safety and quality of the products. Consumers are strongly advised to exercise care and caution when purchasing medicines and other health products over the Internet as these products could be counterfeit or contaminated with banned substances. Risks of Buying Medicines and Health Products from Dubious or Unknown Websites:
    • You could be buying products that contain dangerous, even deadly, ingredients
    • You know very little about the seller, and where/how the product was manufactured
    • You could be buying products that have not been assessed for their safety and have not been approved for use locally

    28/01/2022

    From oil spill to wastewater

    A history of severe ocean pollution

    On April 13, the Japanese government announced that a plan to release more than one million tonnes of contaminated water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean had been approved. According to Tokyo, the work to release water will begin in two years.

    However, this is not the only case of severe man-made ocean pollution in history. From the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 to the Japanese ship oil spill in Mauritius in 2020, man-made ocean pollution is not a new phenomenon.

    On March 24, 1989, the Exxon Valdez, an oil tanker owned by the Exxon Shipping Company, struck the Prince William Sound reef in Alaska and spilled about 37,000 tonnes of crude oil into the water over the next few days. It was considered one of the worst oil spills ever in terms of oceanic environment pollution, as it directly caused the death of a massive amount of fish and other marine animals and ruined the local fishing industry, which was the primary income earner for residents along the coastline. The Exxon Shipping Company spent almost $2 billion to clean up the oil spill. However, based on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) 2007 report, some toxic materials from the oil spill still remained in the area.

    26/01/2022

    Breathing Can Affect the Way You Sleep


    Let’s say you do everything in your power to ensure a good night’s sleep. You make sure the temperature in your room is perfect, you avoid screens before bedtime, you invest in natural sleep supplements, you’ve done it all. And yet, somehow, you find yourself waking up throughout the night or wake up feeling like you haven’t slept at all. Don’t give up hope quite yet – the answer may be in the way you’re breathing. So, how can you breathe for a better night’s sleep? Allow us to explain!

    First off, you must understand the link between breath and sleep. You can’t expect to get a deep, restful sleep if you’re having trouble breathing at night. Studies have shown that patients who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea have a higher prevalence of insomnia. On the other hand, other studies revealed that 90% of all awakenings were led by sleep breathing events, despite no earlier diagnosed symptoms.

    Nasal breathing is one way to ensure better sleep. Other than the fact that breathing through your nose filters bacteria and viruses and can support immune health, breathing through your nose allows you to retain more oxygen. You can get more oxygen with fewer breaths, as opposed to breathing through your mouth, which causes your tongue to fall back, blocking the airway. Individuals who breathe through their mouths are more commonly experience sleep disorders. But how do you make sure you’re sleeping through your nose if you’re asleep? Great question! There is a method called “mouth taping,” we know it sounds a bit absurd! Place a little piece of tape on your lips to help train your jaw shut, don’t use a large piece of duct tape; opt for blue painter’s tape. Take a small, stamp-size piece of tape, place it at the center of your lips. You’ll still be able to breathe, but you’ll be straining your jaw shut.


    How to Use Your Partner’s Pheromones to Improve Your Sleep

    Beauty sleep is more than just a myth. Getting a good quality night sleep can improve your overall physical and mental health. But for some people, sleeping well is not that simple. Countless studies have been made on the subject and came up with various ways to improve your quality of sleep, all coming up with tips that will help you get proper rest. One such study that was recently conducted at the University of British Columbia suggests that one way to sleep better is to smell the pheromones of your romantic partner. In fact, participants of the study were exposed to their partner’s scent and ended up sleeping better, even if the partners weren’t physically there when they slept!

    No need for sleeping pills - One of the chemicals that regulate our sleep is melatonin, and when people have trouble sleeping they often take a melatonin supplement to help them sleep. Those supplements usually improve your sleeping quality by two percent. According to the study, sleeping with a partner’s scent (even if it’s just on the pillow next to you or wearing one of their shirts as pajamas) can improve your sleep quality just as well.

    Testing it out - The research was conducted on a group of 155 subjects. At first, the subjects’ partners were given a shirt they had to wear for 24 hours. During that time, they were not allowed to use deodorant, smoke, or eat food that has an effect on their body odor. Then, each subject was given their partner’s shirt along with a different shirt that was either clean or worn by a stranger. Each shirt was then used as a pillowcase for the subject to sleep on, switching back and forth between the two. Each night of sleep was followed by a survey the participants filled out when they woke up, and the movements they make in their sleep were monitored by an actigraphy machine. Unsurprisingly, when sleeping on the pillowcase that had their partner’s pheromones on it, they moved less and felt more rested the next day.

    25/01/2022

    Chope: To reserve a seat by placing a packet of tissue paper on it

    'Human tissue paper': Chope parking lot by standing in it

    If a vehicle was reversing towards you, would you dodge or stand your ground? This woman decided the cost outweighed the risks and stood firm in a parking lot, 'chope-ing' it as a car tried to reverse into the lot, as seen in a video uploaded to Roads.sg yesterday (July 10).

    The video, which was filmed outside Hotel 81 at Jiak Chuan Road, Chinatown, shows a woman dressed in black standing in a parking lot, eyeing cars around. A black multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) can then be seen backing up towards the lot.

    As it becomes apparent that the MPV was trying to take up the lot she was standing in, the woman goes towards the moving vehicle instead of avoiding it. She then boldly raps her knuckles against the rear of the vehicle, warning the driver.


    Chope: To reserve a seat, table or queue spot with personal items
    People chope queue spots with items at Bishan East food rescue event

    On Friday (23 Aug), the Facebook page for the Bishan community group, Bishan East Zone 1 Residents’ Network (RN), posted about an incident of people chope-ing queue spots with items at a food rescue event instead of physically queueing. The event took place at the Bishan East Zone 1 Green Hub, located at Block 112 Bishan Street 12. Food rescues are community events where unwanted food collected by volunteers is redistributed to residents. This serves to both reduce food wastage and give food to those who need it.

    According to their Facebook page, the Bishan East Zone 1 RN food rescue events are bring-your-own-bag and first-come-first-served. No reservations were allowed. The 23 Aug food rescue event had been a success, with “overwhelming support” from residents, many of whom got up early to queue for the event. “We appreciate the early bird zeal in queuing up for restocks in good orderliness & neighbourliness,” the Facebook post said. However, in the same Facebook post, the Bishan East Zone 1 Green Hub Food Rescue Team also noted that people were chope-ing spaces in the queue like they were at a hawker centre.

    To illustrate what had happened, they posted two photos. The first one showed a line of people queuing physically; this post was accompanied by a smiley face emoji sticker. On the other hand, second photo showed a queue of inanimate objects, mostly plastic bags, held down by stones from the nearby community garden. This one featured a shocked emoji sticker instead. The team acknowledged that the chope-ing was creative but prohibited. “All items found lying on the floor will be deemed as litter and cleared or confiscated,” the post warned. Coincidentally, the queue also started right next to a pillar with a “no littering” sign plastered on it.


    The Origin of the Word “Chope”
    I chope this post, so please like my post, but don’t chop my post

    The Singlish phrase ‘chope’ needs a dedicated post. Although everyone goes on about tissue paper packets in food courts and coffee shops, the word ‘chope’ has an interesting history.

    What Does it Mean? The Singlish word ‘chope’ (Slang for reserving a seat) was derived from chop; to leave a mark. The word ‘chop’ was originally from the Malay word cap, which is from the Hindi word छाप ćhāp (stamp). ‘Chop’ and ‘chope’ are sometimes sounded the same because of the blending of the vowel sounds. Normally when a silent ‘e’ occurs at the end of a word, it converts a vowel to is ‘long’ equivalent:
    • chop = “chop”
    • chope = “chohp”
    In Singapore, these two sounds are blended into one sound, and the diphthong is kept short for ‘oh’.


    Dangerous of aunties to lean against MRT platform doors, chope space with bags
    A commuter was concerned to see several people engaging in risky and dangerous behaviour at Yishun MRT station on Wednesday (Jan 19)

    Stomper Manoj Kumar was waiting to take the 5.20am train from Yishun to Bayfront when he made certain observations.

    He recounted: "To my shock, I saw bags being placed at the MRT platform's glass door even though no one was standing there:
    • "I only realised later that those bags belonged to some aunties who had wanted to board the 5.20am train as well.
    • "I also observed a man hanging his bag on the glass door using a S-hook. He was leaning against the glass door when the train approached.
    • "All of them were standing beyond the yellow line and pushing each other when the train approached the station.


    Man Chopes Parking Lot In Ang Mo Kio By Standing There

    In Singapore, it’s common to see people chope tables at hawker centres and food courts using tissue packets.

    However, it seems the chope-ing culture has now made its way to carparks as well. Facebook group ROADS.sg recently shared about a man who stood at a parking lot in Ang Mo Kio to reserve it.

    Upon seeing this, netizens called out the behaviour, with some jokingly saying that he should have opted to use a pack of tissues instead.


    Students Chope Tables Overnight At Tampines Hub

    An Our Tampines Hub (OTH) spokesperson shared that all unattended items left on its facilities will be removed by security personnel.

    OTH also urged visitors to be considerate and not leave their belongings behind when not using their amenities. Community space like Our Tampines Hub (OTH) are shared areas for residents living around the vicinity. While it’s unlikely for amenities like hawker centre food or supermarket groceries to run out, tables – for studying or meetings – at the integrated building remain a finite commodity.

    However, on Wednesday, a netizen took to Twitter to vent his frustration after he found tables at OTH allegedly choped overnight by students who deliberately left their belongings behind


    Putting Packets of Tissue to “Chope” Seats
    Chope, This Seat Mine: The Immutable Laws Of Singapore’s Hawker Centers

    I have witnessed overly-cultured and genteel visitors from strange lands descend onto our popular hawker centre (where they serve flavors that define the country’s culinary culture), at mad peak hour moments and wonder, “Ahem, so is someone going to show us to a table for 4?” Not going to happen ma’am.

    The technique of securing seats at those feeding frenzy hours had long ago been reduced and translated to a fine art form called “chope.” The first thing chope master artists do is to hone in on an empty table and mark their turf — by putting the cheapest or most useless personal item they have on them, usually a half used tissue pack, a cheap ball point pen or even a worthless bargain stall umbrella on the seat.

    That, in mod-Singapore street food speak, means “lay off, she’s taken,” or in local vernacular called Singlish “Chope, this seat mine” (a local English slang, sans the polite grammar and attitude the British left us with).


    Bickering over a Reserved MRT seat

    A video of a woman and an auntie engaged in an altercation over an MRT reserved seat has been circulating on Facebook.

    The video, shared on Sure Boh Singapore’s Facebook page, shows a woman sitting on the reserved seat on board a MRT train. An auntie in turquoise can be seen standing in front of her. The woman then told the auntie:
    • “You pay, I pay.
    • “I don’t think you deserve it (the seat).”


    Couple in "Chope" table incident arrested
    Chow Chuin Yee (2nd from left) and Tay Puay Leng were charged for causing a public nuisance. (Foto: Gayathiri Chandramohan)

    The couple who got into an ugly spat with an elderly man at a hawker centre in Toa Payoh was handed a S$2,700 fine on Friday (Aug 11).

    Chow Chuin Yee, 46, was fined S$1,500 for using criminal force on 76-yr-old Ng Ai Hua, by using his upper body to forcefully barge into Mr Ng.

    Chow’s partner, Tay Puay Leng, 39, was fined S$1,200 for using abusive words on Mr Ng with the intent to cause alarm.


    24/01/2022

    How To Overcome A Break-Up In 7 Steps


    Many find it difficult to accept separations and say goodbye. It triggers uncomfortable feelings to look at the relationship reality and the separation reality. But saying goodbye gets harder when you look away and indulge in dreams and good memories:
    • Why is saying goodbye so difficult - Many people avoid goodbyes. Because they are afraid of losing the familiar and of the uncertain new things.
    • How different can breakups be - There are mutually fulfilling relationships that end because a life choice leads to them. There are relationships that were quite unsatisfactory and yet it is difficult to get over the breakup.
    • Why did our relationship just end like this - A breakup that seems inexplicable to you is particularly difficult to process. But there are reasons for a breakup. Relationships don’t just end like that.
    • Why am I afraid of saying goodbye - Many people avoid goodbyes. Because they are afraid of losing the old and of the uncertain new. Saying goodbye helps you against this fear.
    • What do I gain with a successful farewell - You realize that your life will go on no matter what happened. Enriched in this way, you can boldly venture into the new and unknown.
    • How can I say goodbye to my dreams - In reality, a lot has probably happened that you didn’t want. You may have rarely written to each other, hardly seen each other and when there were problems, one or the other only looked for excuses instead of trying to find a solution.
    • How do I manage to say goodbye - Farewell rituals can help. You might want to have a farewell conversation with your ex’s picture. Especially when the real person doesn’t want to talk to you.

    22/01/2022

    COVID-19: Singapore includes daily Protocol 2 cases from 22 Jan 2022

    Updated 26 Apr 2022: Singapore to lower Dorscon level from orange to yellow from April 26

    The Republic will be stepping down its Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (Dorscon) framework from orange to yellow on April 26, given the improving local Covid-19 situation. Dorscon yellow generally means that, on the whole, life can go on as normal. Singapore had stepped up its disease outbreak response to orange on Feb 7, 2020.

    Dorscon is part of Singapore's pandemic preparedness plan that describes the current situation and what has to be done. The stepping-down of the Dorscon level from orange to yellow is due to the improving local Covid-19 situation, where the number of daily cases is falling and stabilising; the high levels of vaccination; and the disease being typically mild, except in the unvaccinated and vulnerable groups such as the elderly. This was announced on Friday (April 22) in a virtual multi-ministry task force press conference.

    In the Dorscon colour coding system, green means that there are just minor problems. Yellow - the status from April 26 - refers either to a mild infection, or a severe infection that is not spreading here, but of which the community needs to be careful. Orange means that the disease is severe with transmission, but is generally contained, and has moderate to high public health impact.


    Singapore reports 2,058 new COVID-19 cases

    Singapore reported 2,058 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the total tally to 1,184,226.

    Of the new cases, 250 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 1,808 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health. Among the PCR-confirmed cases, 239 were local transmissions and 11 were imported cases. Among the ART-confirmed cases with mild symptoms and assessed to be of low risk, there were 1,771 local transmissions and 37 imported cases, respectively.

    A total of 261 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with seven cases in intensive care units. Six more patients have died from complications due to COVID-19 infection, bringing the death toll to 1,331, the ministry said.


    Singapore reports 2,044 new COVID-19 cases

    Singapore reported 2,044 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the total tally to 1,182,168.

    Of the new cases, 259 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 1,785 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health. Among the PCR cases, 249 were local transmissions and 10 were imported cases. Among the ART cases with mild symptoms and assessed to be of low risk, there were 1,741 local transmissions and 44 imported cases, respectively.

    A total of 263 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with eight cases in intensive care units. No death was reported from COVID-19 on Sunday, keeping the total death toll at 1,325, according to the ministry.


    Singapore reports 2,709 new COVID-19 cases

    Singapore reported 2,709 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total tally to 1,180,124.

    Of the new cases, 325 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 2,384 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health. Among the PCR cases, 313 were local transmissions and 12 were imported cases. Among the ART cases with mild symptoms and assessed to be of low risk, there were 2,317 local transmissions and 67 imported cases, respectively.

    A total of 282 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with nine cases in intensive care units. One more patient has died from complications due to COVID-19 infection, bringing the death toll to 1,325, the ministry said.


    Singapore reports 3,025 new COVID-19 cases on Friday

    Singapore reported 3,025 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total tally to 1,177,415.

    Two more deaths was reported from COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total death toll to 1,324, the ministry said.


    Singapore reports 3,420 new COVID-19 cases

    Singapore reported 3,420 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total tally to 1,174,390.

    Among the total cases, there were 3,245 local transmissions and 175 imported cases, respectively. Of the new local cases, 334 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 2,911 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health.

    A total of 266 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with six cases in intensive care units. Three deaths were reported from COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total death toll to 1,322, the ministry said.


    Singapore reports 3,472 new COVID-19 cases

    Singapore reported 3,472 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total tally to 1,170,970.

    Among the total infections, 3,324 were local transmissions with 148 being imported cases. Of the new local cases, 320 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 3,004 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health.

    A total of 269 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with eight in intensive care units. Two more deaths were reported from COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 1,319, the ministry said.


    Singapore reports 4,718 new COVID-19 cases

    Singapore reported 4,718 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total tally to 1,167,498.

    Among the total cases, 4,544 were local transmissions with 174 being imported cases. Of the new local cases, 459 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 4,085 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health.

    A total of 278 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with nine cases in intensive care units. One death was reported from COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total death toll to 1,317, the ministry said.


    Singapore reports 2,480 new COVID-19 cases

    Singapore reported 2,480 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the total tally to 1,162,780.

    Among the total cases, there were 2,402 local transmissions and 78 imported cases, respectively. Of the new local cases, 263 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 2,139 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health.

    A total of 261 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with nine cases in intensive care units. No death was reported from COVID-19 on Monday, keeping the total death toll at 1,316, the ministry said.


    Singapore reports 3,049 new COVID-19 cases and 3 more deaths

    Singapore reported 3,049 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the total tally to 1,160,300.

    Three deaths were reported from COVID-19 on Sunday, lifting the total death toll to 1,316, the ministry said.


    Singapore reports 1,670 new COVID-19 cases

    Singapore reported 1,670 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total tally to 1,157,251.

    Of the new cases, 254 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 1,416 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health. Among the PCR cases, 245 were local transmissions and nine were imported cases. Among the ART cases with mild symptoms and assessed to be of low risk, there were 1,375 local transmissions and 41 imported cases, respectively.

    A total of 262 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with eight cases in intensive care units. Three deaths were reported from COVID-19 on Saturday, lifting the total death toll to 1,313, the ministry said.


    Singapore reports 3,404 new COVID-19 cases

    Singapore reported 3,404 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total tally to 1,155,581.

    Of the new cases, 400 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 3,004 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health. Among the PCR cases, 386 were local transmissions and 14 were imported cases. Among the ART cases with mild symptoms and assessed to be of low risk, 2,905 were local transmissions and 99 were imported cases.

    A total of 280 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with 10 cases in intensive care units. One more patient has died from complications due to COVID-19 infection, bringing the death toll to 1,310, the ministry said.


    Singapore reports 3,521 new COVID-19 cases

    Singapore reported 3,521 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total tally to 1,152,177.

    Of the new cases, 385 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 3,136 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health. Among the PCR cases, 372 were local transmissions and 13 were imported cases. Among the ART cases with mild symptoms and assessed to be of low risk, there were 3,035 local transmissions and 101 imported cases, respectively.

    A total of 272 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with nine cases in intensive care units. No death was reported from COVID-19 on Thursday, keeping the total death toll at 1,309, according to the ministry.


    Singapore reports 3,535 new COVID-19 cases

    Singapore reported 3,535 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total tally to 1,148,656.

    Of the new cases, 449 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 3,086 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health. Among the PCR cases, 438 were local transmissions and 11 were imported cases. Among the ART cases with mild symptoms and assessed to be of low risk, 2,972 were local transmissions and 114 were imported cases.

    A total of 305 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with 13 cases in intensive care units. Two more patients have died from complications due to COVID-19 infection, bringing the death toll to 1,309, the ministry said.


    Singapore reports 4,552 new COVID-19 cases

    Singapore reported 4,552 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total tally to 1,145,121.

    Of the new cases, 457 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 4,095 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health. Among the PCR cases, 442 were local transmissions and 15 were imported cases. Among the ART cases with mild symptoms and assessed to be of low risk, there were 3,978 local transmissions and 117 imported cases, respectively.

    A total of 324 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with 19 cases in intensive care units. Four more patients have died from complications due to COVID-19 infection, bringing the death toll to 1,307, the ministry said.


    Singapore reports 2,568 new COVID-19 cases

    Singapore reported 2,568 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the total tally to 1,140,569.

    Of the new cases, 388 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 2,180 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health. Among the PCR cases, 373 were local transmissions and 15 were imported cases. Among the ART cases with mild symptoms and assessed to be of low risk, 2,119 were local transmissions and 61 imported cases, respectively.

    A total of 339 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with 18 cases in intensive care units. Two more patients have died from complications due to COVID-19 infection, bringing the death toll to 1,303, the ministry said.


    Singapore reports 2,573 new COVID-19 cases

    Singapore reported 2,573 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the total tally to 1,138,001.

    Of the new cases, 255 were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 2,318 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health. Among the PCR cases, 245 were local transmissions and 10 were imported cases. Among the ART cases with mild symptoms and assessed to be of low risk, there were 2,266 local transmissions and 52 imported cases, respectively.

    A total of 347 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with 17 cases in intensive care units. Two more patients have died from complications due to COVID-19 infection, bringing the death toll to 1,301, the ministry said.


    Singapore reports 3,259 new COVID-19 cases (New Report Xinhua)

    Singapore reported 3,259 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total tally to 1,135,428.

    Of the new cases, 432 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 2,827 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health. Among the PCR cases, 418 were local transmissions and 14 were imported cases. Among the ART cases with mild symptoms and assessed to be of low risk, there were 2,717 local transmissions and 110 imported cases, respectively.

    A total of 350 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with 18 cases in intensive care units. Two deaths were reported from COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total death toll to 1,299, the ministry said.


    Singapore reports 4,014 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths ( CNA Last Report)

    Singapore reported 4,014 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Friday (Apr 8), comprising 3,880 local infections and 134 imported ones. There were seven fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,297.

    Among the new cases reported on Friday, 3,565 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 3,452 local cases and 113 imported infections. Another 449 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 21 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,132,169 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 4,269 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

    Singapore reported 4,269 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Thursday (Apr 7), comprising 4,145 local infections and 124 imported ones. There were three fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,290.

    Among the new cases reported on Thursday, 3,771 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 3,665 local cases and 106 imported infections. Another 498 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 18 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,128,155 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 4,467 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

    Singapore reported 4,467 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Apr 6), comprising 4,371 local infections and 96 imported ones. There were three fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,287.

    Among the new cases reported on Wednesday, 3,912 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 3,831 local cases and 81 imported infections. Another 555 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 15 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,123,886 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 6,341 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death

    Singapore reported 6,341 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (Apr 5), comprising 6,219 local infections and 122 imported ones. There was one fatality, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,284.

    Among the new cases reported on Tuesday, 5,586 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 5,485 local cases and 101 imported infections. Another 755 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 21 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,119,419 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 3,334 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths

    Singapore reported 3,334 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Monday (Apr 4), comprising 3,282 local infections and 52 imported ones. There were seven fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,283.

    Among the new cases reported on Monday, 2,882 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 2,834 local cases and 48 imported infections. Another 452 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with four of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,113,078 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 3,743 new COVID-19 cases, lowest in two months

    Singapore reported 3,743 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Sunday (Apr 3), comprising 3,674 local infections and 69 imported ones. This is the lowest number of new daily cases reported since Feb 2.

    There were four fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,276. Among the new cases reported on Sunday, 3,178 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 3,118 local cases and 60 imported infections. Another 565 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with nine of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,109,744 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 4,563 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

    Singapore reported 4,563 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Saturday (Apr 2), comprising 4,472 local infections and 91 imported ones. There were two fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,272.

    Among the new cases reported on Saturday, 3,856 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 3,777 local cases and 79 imported infections. Another 707 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 12 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,106,001 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 5,010 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

    Singapore reported 5,010 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Friday (Apr 1), comprising 4,894 local infections and 116 imported ones. There were two fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,270.

    Among the new cases reported on Friday, 4,281 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 4,189 local cases and 92 imported infections. Another 729 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 24 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,101,438 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 5,605 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths

    Singapore reported 5,605 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Thursday (Mar 31), comprising 5,459 local infections and 146 imported ones. There were five fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,268.

    Among the new cases reported on Thursday, 4,869 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 4,741 local cases and 128 imported infections. Another 736 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 18 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,096,428 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 5,729 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths

    Singapore reported 5,729 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Mar 30), comprising 5,590 local infections and 139 imported ones. There were five fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,263.

    Among the new cases reported on Wednesday, 4,964 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 4,853 local cases and 111 imported infections. Another 765 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 28 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,090,823 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 8,164 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths

    Singapore reported 8,164 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (Mar 29), comprising 8,009 local infections and 155 imported ones. This is the ninth consecutive Tuesday that case numbers have gone up from the day before. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung had previously referred to such a pattern, writing on Facebook in October 2021 that numbers would "always spike after the weekends".

    There were four fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,258. Among the new cases reported on Tuesday, 7,282 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 7,153 local cases and 129 imported infections. Another 882 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 26 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,085,094 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 4,925 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths

    Singapore reported 4,925 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Monday (Mar 28), comprising 4,813 local infections and 112 imported ones. There were four fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,254.

    Among the new cases reported on Monday, 4,088 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 4,019 local cases and 69 imported infections. Another 837 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 43 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,076,930 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 4,848 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths

    Singapore reported 4,848 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Sunday (Mar 27), comprising 4,747 local infections and 101 imported ones. This is the lowest daily caseload since Feb 3, when there were 4,297 new infections.

    There were four fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,250. Among the new cases reported on Sunday, 4,305 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 4,221 local cases and 84 imported infections. Another 543 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 17 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,072,005 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 6,434 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths

    Singapore reported 6,434 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Saturday (Mar 26), comprising 6,312 local infections and 122 imported ones. There were seven fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,246.

    Among the new cases reported on Saturday, 5,536 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 5,443 local cases and 93 imported infections. Another 898 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 29 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,067,157 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.

    Singapore reports 7,584 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths

    Singapore reported 7,584 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Friday (Mar 25), comprising 7,376 local infections and 208 imported ones. There were 13 fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,239.

    Among the new cases reported on Friday, 6,486 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 6,315 local cases and 171 imported infections. Another 1,098 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 37 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,060,723 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 8,478 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths

    Singapore reported 8,478 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Thursday (Mar 24), comprising 8,304 local infections and 174 imported ones. There were six fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,226.

    Among the new cases reported on Thursday, 7,125 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 6,975 local cases and 150 imported infections. Another 1,353 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 24 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,053,139 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.



    Singapore reports 8,940 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths

    Singapore reported 8,940 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Mar 23), comprising 8,749 local infections and 191 imported ones. There were six fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,220.

    Among the new cases reported on Wednesday, 7,691 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 7,518 local cases and 173 imported infections. Another 1,249 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 18 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,044,661 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 13,166 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths

    Singapore reported 13,166 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (Mar 22), comprising 12,925 local infections and 241 imported ones. There were six fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,214.

    Among the new cases reported on Tuesday, 11,537 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 11,323 local cases and 214 imported infections. Another 1,629 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 27 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,035,721 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 7,538 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths

    Singapore reported 7,538 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Monday (Mar 21), comprising 7,394 local infections and 144 imported ones. There were 10 fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,208.

    Among the new cases reported on Monday, 6,646 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 6,537 local cases and 109 imported infections. Another 892 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 35 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,022,555 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 7,859 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths

    Singapore reported 7,859 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Sunday (Mar 20), comprising 7,733 local cases and 126 imported infections. This was the lowest daily number of cases since Feb 7.

    There were four fatalities reported on Sunday, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,198. Among the new cases reported on Sunday, 6,618 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 6,521 local cases and 97 imported infections. Another 1,241 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 29 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,015,017 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore's total COVID-19 caseload crosses 1 million mark, with 10,244 new infections and 3 deaths

    Singapore's total COVID-19 caseload since the start of the pandemic surpassed the 1 million mark on Saturday (Mar 19), with the health ministry reporting 10,244 new infections. In all, 10,102 of the new COVID-19 infections reported as of noon on Saturday were local cases while 142 were imported.

    There were three fatalities reported on Saturday, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,194. Among the new cases reported on Saturday, 8,003 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 7,912 local cases and 91 imported infections. Another 2,241 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 51 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 1,007,158 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 10,594 new COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths

    Singapore reported 10,594 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Friday (Mar 18), comprising 10,435 local cases and 159 imported infections. There were nine fatalities reported on Friday, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,191.

    Among the new cases reported on Friday, 8,624 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 8,518 local cases and 106 imported infections. Another 1,970 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 53 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 996,914 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 10,713 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths

    Singapore reported 10,713 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Thursday (Mar 17), comprising 10,585 local cases and 128 imported infections. There were 12 fatalities reported on Thursday, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,182.

    Among the new cases reported on Thursday, 9,515 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 9,425 local cases and 90 imported infections. Another 1,198 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 38 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 986,320 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 11,278 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths

    Singapore reported 11,278 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Mar 16), comprising 11,141 local cases and 137 imported infections. There were 11 fatalities reported on Wednesday, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,170.

    Among the new cases reported on Wednesday, 9,762 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 9,680 local cases and 82 imported infections. Another 1,516 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 55 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 975,607 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 15,851 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths

    Singapore reported 15,851 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (Mar 15), comprising 15,686 local cases and 165 imported infections. This is the seventh consecutive Tuesday that case numbers have gone up from the day before. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung had previously referred to such a pattern, writing on Facebook in October 2021 that numbers would "always spike after the weekends".

    There were six fatalities reported on Tuesday, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,159. Among the new cases reported on Tuesday, 13,916 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 13,786 local cases and 130 imported infections. Another 1,935 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 35 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 964,329 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 9,042 new COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths

    Singapore reported 9,042 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Monday (Mar 14), comprising 8,941 local cases and 101 imported infections. There were eight fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,153.

    Among the new cases reported on Monday, 7,598 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 7,528 local cases and 70 imported infections. Another 1,444 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 31 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 948,478 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 9,701 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths

    Singapore reported 9,701 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Sunday (Mar 13), the first time the daily figure has dropped below 10,000 in nearly a month. The new infections comprise 9,597 local cases and 104 imported ones.

    Six fatalities were reported on Sunday, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,145. Among the cases reported on Sunday, 8,383 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 8,326 local cases and 57 imported infections. Another 1,318 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 47 of them being imported infections. 

    Singapore has recorded 939,436 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.



    Singapore reports 12,632 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths

    Singapore's daily COVID-19 case count fell to 12,632 as of noon on Saturday (Mar 12), with a drop in the weekly infection growth rate, the number of people hospitalised and those in the intensive care unit. Ten fatalities were reported, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,139.

    Most of them - 10,422 cases - are classified under Protocol 2, which are those who are well or assessed to have a mild condition. The remaining 2,210 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 37 of them being imported infections. 

    Singapore has recorded 929,735 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 15,345 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths

    Singapore reported 15,345 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Friday (Mar 11), comprising 15,130 local cases and 215 imported infections. There were 13 fatalities reported on Friday, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,129.

    Among the cases reported on Friday, 13,354 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 13,215 local cases and 139 imported infections. Another 1,991 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 76 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 917,103 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.

    Singapore reports 16,165 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths

    Singapore reported 16,165 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Thursday (Mar 10), comprising 15,990 local cases and 175 imported infections. There were 6 fatalities reported on Thursday, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,116.

    Among the cases reported on Wednesday, 14,088 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 13,958 local cases and 130 imported infections. Another 2,077 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 45 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 901,758 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 17,051 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths

    Singapore reported 17,051 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Mar 9), comprising 16,858 local cases and 193 imported infections. There were 11 fatalities reported on Wednesday, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,110.

    Among the cases reported on Wednesday, 14,695 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 14,563 local cases and 132 imported infections. Another 2,356 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 61 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 885,593 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 22,201 new COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths

    Singapore reported 22,201 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (Mar 8), comprising 21,986 local cases and 215 imported infections. This is the sixth consecutive Tuesday that case numbers have gone up from the day before. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung had previously referred to such a pattern, writing on Facebook in October 2021 that numbers would "always spike after the weekends".

    There were 15 fatalities reported on Tuesday, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,099. Among the cases reported on Tuesday, 19,451 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 19,294 local cases and 157 imported infections. Another 2,750 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 58 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 868,542 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 13,520 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths

    Singapore reported 13,520 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Monday (Mar 7), comprising 13,371 local infections and 149 imported cases. There were six fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,084.

    Among the cases reported on Monday, 10,942 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 10,855 local cases and 87 imported ones. Another 2,578 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 62 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 846,341 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 13,158 COVID-19 cases, five deaths

    Singapore reported 13,158 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Sunday (Mar 6), comprising 13,018 local and 140 imported infections. There were five fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,078.

    Among the cases reported on Sunday, 11,493 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 11,408 local cases and 85 imported ones. Another 1,665 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 55 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 832,821 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 16,274 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths

    Singapore reported 16,274 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Saturday (Mar 5), comprising 16,120 local and 154 imported infections. There were six fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,073.

    Among the cases reported on Saturday, 14,070 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 13,953 local cases and 117 imported ones. Another 2,204 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 37 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 819,663 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 17,564 new COVID-19 cases, 18 deaths

    Singapore reported 17,564 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Friday (Mar 4), comprising 17,406 local and 158 imported infections. There were 18 fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,067. This is the highest number of COVID-19 fatalities reported in one day since Nov 16 last year, when 18 deaths were logged.

    Among the cases reported on Friday, 15,139 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 15,037 local cases and 102 imported ones. Another 2,425 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 56 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 803,389 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 18,162 new COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths

    Singapore reported 18,162 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Thursday (Mar 3), comprising 17,991 local and 171 imported infections. There were nine fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,049.

    Among the cases reported on Thursday, 15,669 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 15,575 local cases and 94 imported ones. Another 2,493 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 77 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 785,825 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 19,159 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths

    Singapore reported 19,159 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Mar 2), comprising 18,999 local and 160 imported infections. There were 10 fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,040.

    Among the cases reported on Wednesday, 16,482 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 16,374 local cases and 108 imported ones. Another 2,677 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 52 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 767,663 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 24,080 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths

    Singapore reported 24,080 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (Mar 1), comprising 23,891 local and 189 imported infections. This is the fifth consecutive Tuesday that case numbers have gone up from the day before. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung had previously referred to such a pattern, writing on Facebook in October 2021 that numbers would "always spike after the weekends".

    There were 11 fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,030. Among the cases reported on Tuesday, 21,130 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 21,025 local cases and 105 imported ones. Another 2,950 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 84 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 748,504 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 13,544 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths

    Singapore reported 13,544 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Monday (Feb 28), comprising 13,450 local and 94 imported infections. There were 12 fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,019.

    Among the cases reported on Monday, 11,571 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 11,543 local cases and 28 imported ones. Another 1,973 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 66 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 724,424 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 14,228 new COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths

    Singapore reported 14,228 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Sunday (Feb 27), comprising 14,064 local and 164 imported infections. There were eight fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 1,007.

    Among the cases reported on Sunday, 11,864 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 11,809 local cases and 55 imported ones. Another 2,364 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 109 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 710,880 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 16,857 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths

    Singapore reported 16,857 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Saturday (Feb 26), comprising 16,714 local and 143 imported infections. There were 13 fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 999.

    Among the cases reported on Saturday, 14,410 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 14,333 local cases and 77 imported ones. Another 2,447 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 66 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 696,652 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 18,597 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths

    Singapore reported 18,597 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Friday (Feb 25), comprising 18,383 local and 214 imported infections. There were 11 fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 986.

    Among the cases reported on Friday, 15,411 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 15,313 local cases and 98 imported ones. Another 3,186 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 116 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 679,795 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 18,593 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths

    Singapore reported 18,593 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Thursday (Feb 24), comprising 18,434 local and 159 imported infections. There were 12 fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 975.

    Among the cases reported on Thursday, 16,601 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 16,519 local cases and 82 imported ones. Another 1,992 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 77 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 661,198 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 20,312 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths

    Singapore reported 20,312 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Feb 23), comprising 20,152  local and 160 imported infections. There were seven fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 963.

    Among the cases reported on Wednesday, 17,322 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 17,267 local cases and 55 imported ones. Another 2,990 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 105 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 642,605 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports record 26,032 new COVID-19 cases

    Singapore reported 26,032 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (Feb 22), comprising 25,731 local and 301 imported infections. There were four fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 956.

    Among the cases reported on Tuesday, 22,705 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 22,635 local cases and 70 imported ones. Another 3,166 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 70 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 622,293 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.



    Singapore reports 13,623 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths

    Singapore reported 13,623 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Monday (Feb 21), comprising 13,476 local and 147 imported infections. There were seven fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 952.

    Among the cases reported on Monday, 11,567 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 11,519 local cases and 48 imported ones. Another 2,056 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 99 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 596,261 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 15,283 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths

    Singapore reported 15,283 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Sunday (Feb 20), comprising 15,071 local and 212 imported infections. There were four fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 945.

    Among the cases reported on Sunday, 12,169 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 12,113 local cases and 56 imported ones. Another 3,114 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 156 of them being imported infections. 

    Singapore has recorded 582,638 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 15,836 new COVID-19 cases, four deaths

    Singapore reported 15,836 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Saturday (Feb 19), comprising 15,699 local and 137 imported infections. There were also four fatalities. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 941.

    Among the cases reported on Saturday, 14,061 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 13,995 local cases and 66 imported ones. Another 1,775 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 66 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 567,355 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 18,094 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths

    Singapore reported 18,094 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Friday (Feb 18), comprising 17,886 local and 208 imported infections. There were also seven fatalities. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 937.

    Among the cases reported on Friday, 15,015 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 14,952 local cases and 63 imported ones. Another 3,079 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 145 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 551,519 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 18,545 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths

    Singapore reported 18,545 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Thursday (Feb 17), comprising 18,319 local and 226 imported infections. There were also four fatalities. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 930.

    Most of Singapore's new COVID-19 infections are Protocol 2 cases, which are those who are well or assessed to have a mild condition. Among the cases reported on Thursday, 15,225 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 15,162 local cases and 63 imported ones. Another 3,320 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 163 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 533,425 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.



    Singapore reports 16,883 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths

    Singapore reported 16,883 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Feb 16), comprising 16,689 local and 194 imported infections. There were also 13 fatalities, the highest number since Dec 5. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 926.

    Most of Singapore's new COVID-19 infections are Protocol 2 cases, which are those who are well or assessed to have a mild condition. Among the cases reported on Wednesday, 12,767 are classified under Protocol 2, comprising 12,714 local cases and 53 imported ones. Another 4,116 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 141 of them being imported infections.

    Singapore has recorded 514,880 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.



    Singapore reports 19,420 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths

    Singapore reported 19,420 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (Feb 15), comprising 19,179 local and 241 imported infections. This is the highest number of new infections reported in a day since the Ministry of Health (MOH) began including Protocol 2 cases in its daily updates on Jan 21. The previous high was 13,208 cases, reported on Feb 4.

    There were also seven fatalities recorded on Tuesday, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 913. Among the new cases, 16,161 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising 16,102 local cases and 59 imported ones. Protocol 2 cases are those who are well or assessed to have a mild condition. Another 3,259 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 182 of them being imported infections.

    As of Tuesday, Singapore has recorded 497,997 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 9,082 new COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths

    Singapore reported 9,082 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Monday (Feb 14), comprising 8,927 local and 155 imported infections. There were also nine fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 906.

    Among the new cases, 6,905 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising 6,878 local cases and 27 imported ones. Protocol 2 cases are those who are well or assessed to have a mild condition. Another 2,177 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 128 of them being imported infections.

    As of Monday, Singapore has recorded 478,577 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 9,420 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths

    Singapore reported 9,420 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Sunday (Feb 13), comprising 9,195 local and 225 imported infections. There were also four fatalities, taking the death toll from coronavirus complications to 897.

    Among the new cases, 7,071 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising 7,042 local cases and 29 imported ones. Protocol 2 cases are those who are well or assessed to have a mild condition. Another 2,349 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 196 of them being imported infections.

    As of Sunday, Singapore has recorded 469,495 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 10,505 new COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths

    Singapore reported 10,505 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Saturday (Feb 12), comprising 10,325 local and 180 imported infections. There were also eight fatalities, the highest number in more than two months. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 893.

    Among the new cases, 7,818 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising 7,776 local cases and 42 imported ones. Protocol 2 cases are those who are well or assessed to have a mild condition. Another 2,687 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, with 138 of them being imported infections.

    As of Saturday, Singapore has recorded 460,075 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 9,930 new Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths

    Singapore reported 9,930 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Friday (Feb 11), comprising 9,771 local and 159 imported infections. There were also three fatalities, according to the latest infection statistics on the Ministry of Health (MOH) website. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 885.

    Among the cases reported on Friday, 7,729 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising 50 imported cases and 7,679 local ones. Another 2,201 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests - 109 of them imported and 2,092 local infections.

    As of Thursday, Singapore has recorded 449,570 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 10,686 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death

    Singapore reported 10,686 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Thursday (Feb 10), comprising 10,542 local and 144 imported infections. There was also one fatality, according to the latest infection statistics on the Ministry of Health (MOH) website. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 882.

    Among the cases reported on Thursday, 8,013 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising 49 imported cases and 7,964 local ones. Another 2,673 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests - 95 of them imported and 2,578 local infections.

    As of Thursday, Singapore has recorded 439,640 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 10,314 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths

    Singapore reported 10,314 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Feb 9), comprising 10,175 local and 139 imported infections. There were also 4 fatalities, according to the latest infection statistics on the Ministry of Health (MOH) website. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 881.

    Under MOH's new approach of presenting infection numbers, the daily case count includes the number of Protocol 2 cases - those who are well or assessed to have a mild condition. Among the cases reported on Wednesday, 7,686 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising 25 imported cases and 7,661 local ones. Another 2,628 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests - 114 of them imported and 2,514 local infections.

    As of Wednesday, Singapore has recorded 428,954 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 13,011 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

    Singapore reported 13,011 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (Feb 8), comprising 12,791 local and 220 imported infections. It is the third time in a week that the daily caseload has surpassed five figures. There were also 3 fatalities, according to the latest infection statistics on the Ministry of Health (MOH) website. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 877.

    Among the cases reported on Tuesday, 10,065 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising 27 imported cases and 10,038 local ones. Another 2,946 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests - 193 of them imported and 2,753 local infections.

    As of Tuesday, Singapore has recorded 418,640 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 7,806 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

    Singapore reported 7,806 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Monday (Feb 7), comprising 7,629 local and 177 imported infections. There were 3 fatalities, according to the latest infection statistics on the Ministry of Health (MOH) website. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 874.

    Among the cases reported on Monday, 5,310 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising 22 imported cases and 5,288 local ones. Another 2,496 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests - 155 of them imported and 2,341 local infections.

    As of Monday, Singapore has recorded 405,629 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 7,752 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

    Singapore reported 7,752 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Sunday (Feb 6), comprising 7,639 local and 113 imported infections. There were three fatalities, according to the latest infection statistics on the Ministry of Health (MOH) website. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 871.

    Among the cases reported on Sunday, 6,135 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising 14 imported cases and 6,121 local ones. Another 1,617 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests - 99 of them imported and 1,518 local infections.

    As of Sunday, Singapore has recorded 397,823 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 10,390 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

    Singapore reported 10,390 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Saturday (Feb 5), comprising 10,208 local and 182 imported infections. There were two fatalities, according to the latest infection statistics on the Ministry of Health (MOH) website. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 868.

    Among the cases reported on Saturday, 7,505 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising 31 imported cases and 7,474 local ones. Another 2,885 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests - 151 of them imported and 2,734 local infections.

    As of Saturday, Singapore has recorded 390,071 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 13,208 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths

    Singapore reported 13,208 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Friday (Feb 4), comprising 13,046 local and 162 imported infections. There were six fatalities, according to the latest infection statistics on the Ministry of Health (MOH) website. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 866.

    Among the cases reported on Friday, 10,336 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising 24 imported cases and 10,312 local ones. Another 2,872 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests - 138 of them imported and 2,734 local infections.

    As of Friday, Singapore has recorded 379,681 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 4,297 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death

    Singapore reported 4,297 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Thursday (Feb 3), comprising 4,087 local and 210 imported infections. There was one fatality, according to the latest infection statistics on the Ministry of Health (MOH) website. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 860.

    Among the cases reported on Thursday, 2,742 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising 12 imported cases and 2,730 local ones. Another 1,555 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests - 198 of them imported and 1,357 local infections.

    As of Thursday, Singapore has recorded 366,473 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 3,101 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death

    Singapore reported 3,101 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Feb 2), comprising 2,919 local and 182 imported infections. There was one fatality, according to the latest infection statistics on the MOH website. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 859.

    Under MOH's new approach of presenting infection numbers, the daily case count includes the number of Protocol 2 cases - those who are well or assessed to have a mild condition. Among the cases reported on Wednesday, 1,735 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising 10 imported cases and 1,725 local ones. Another 1,366 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests - 172 of them imported and 1,194 local infections.

    As of Wednesday, Singapore has recorded 362,176 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic. The figure is backdated to Jan 6 when general practitioners started to order Protocol 2 cases.

    Singapore reports 6,264 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

    Singapore reported 6,264 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (Feb 1), comprising 6,120 local and 144 imported infections. There were three fatalities, according to the latest infection statistics on the MOH website. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 858.

    Among the cases reported on Tuesday, 4,371 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising 19 imported cases and 4,352 local ones. Another 1,893 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests - 125 of them imported and 1,768 local infections.

    As of Tuesday, Singapore has recorded 359,075 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    Singapore reports 4,481 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death

    Singapore reported 4,481 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Monday (Jan 31), comprising 4,241 local and 240 imported infections. There was one fatality, according to the latest infection statistics on the Ministry of Health's (MOH) website. The death toll from coronavirus complications stands at 855.

    Among the cases reported on Sunday, 2,955 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising 15 imported cases and 2,940 local ones. Another 1,526 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests - 225 of them imported and 1,301 local infections.

    As of Monday, Singapore has recorded 352,811 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.

    4,498 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore

    Singapore reported 4,498 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Sunday (Jan 30), comprising 4,226 local infections and 272 imported ones. There were no fatalities, according to the latest infection statistics on the Ministry of Health's (MOH) website. The death toll from coronavirus complications remains at 854.

    Among the cases reported on Sunday, 3,074 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising 12 imported cases and 3,062 local ones. Another 1,424 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests - 260 of them imported infections and 1,164 local.

    As of Sunday, Singapore has recorded 348,330 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.

    5,207 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, 1 death reported

    Singapore reported 5,207 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Saturday (Jan 29), comprising 4,959 local infections and 248 imported ones. There was one fatality, according to the latest infection statistics on the Ministry of Health's (MOH) website. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 854.

    Among the cases reported on Saturday, 3,475 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising eight imported cases and 3,467 local ones. Another 1,732 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests - 240 of them imported infections and 1,492 local.

    As of Saturday, Singapore has recorded 343,832 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    5,554 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths reported in Singapore

    Singapore reported 5,554 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Friday (Jan 28), comprising 5,272 local and 282 imported infections. There were three fatalities, according to the latest infection statistics on the Ministry of Health's (MOH) website. The death toll from coronavirus complications is 853.

    Among the cases reported on Friday, 3,667 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising 21 imported cases and 3,646 local ones. Another 1,887 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests -  261 of them imported and 1,626 local infections.

    As of Friday, Singapore has recorded 338,625 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    5,469 new COVID-19 cases reported in Singapore

    Singapore reported 5,469 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Thursday (Jan 27), comprising 5,090 local and 379 imported infections. There were no fatalities, according to the latest infection statistics on the Ministry of Health's (MOH) website. The death toll from coronavirus complications remains at 850.

    Among the cases reported on Thursday, 3,571 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising 3,553 local cases and 18 imported ones. Another 1,898 cases were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests - 361 of them imported and 1,537 local infections.

    As of Thursday, Singapore has recorded 333,071 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    4,832 new COVID-19 cases reported in Singapore

    Singapore reported 4,832 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Jan 26), comprising 4,560 local and 272 imported infections. There were no fatalities, according to the latest infection statistics on the Ministry of Health's (MOH) website. The death toll from coronavirus complications remains at 850.

    Among the cases reported on Wednesday, 2,996 are Protocol 2 infections, comprising 13 imported cases and 2,983 local ones. Another 1,836 cases were confirmed via PCR tests - 259 of them imported and 1,577 local infections.

    As of Wednesday, Singapore has recorded 327,602 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    5,996 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths reported in Singapore

    Singapore reported 5,996 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (Jan 25), comprising 5,578 local and 418 imported infections. The infections include the number of Protocol 2 cases, after the Ministry of Health (MOH) changed its daily reporting structure last Friday. Protocol 2 cases are individuals who are well and have tested positive, or have been assessed by a doctor to have a mild condition.

    There were two fatalities, according to the latest infection statistics on the MOH website. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 850. A total of 3,934 new Protocol 2 infections were confirmed on Tuesday, comprising 18 imported cases and 3,916 local cases. Another 2,062 cases were confirmed via PCR tests. A total of 1,662 cases were local infections while 400 were imported.

    As of Tuesday, Singapore has recorded 322,770 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    3,002 new COVID-19 cases reported in Singapore

    Singapore reported 3,002 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Monday (Jan 24), comprising 2,624 local and 378 imported infections. The infections include the number of Protocol 2 cases, after the Ministry of Health (MOH) changed its daily reporting structure last Friday. Protocol 2 cases are individuals who are well and have tested positive, or have been assessed by a doctor to have a mild condition.

    There was no new fatality, according to the latest infection statistics on the MOH website. The death toll from coronavirus complications remains at 848. A total of 1,637 new Protocol 2 infections were confirmed on Monday, comprising seven imported cases and 1,630 local cases. Another 1,365 cases were confirmed via PCR tests. A total of 994 cases were local infections while 371 were imported.

    As of Monday, Singapore has recorded 316,774 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic. Case numbers have been backdated to Jan 6 when general practitioners (GPs) started to order Protocol 2, for the purposes of calculating the total number of infections in Singapore as well as the week-on-week increase in infection numbers.


    3,496 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death reported in Singapore

    Singapore reported 3,496 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Sunday (Jan 23), comprising 3,057 local and 439 imported infections. The infections include the number of Protocol 2 cases, after the Ministry of Health (MOH) changed its daily reporting structure on Friday. Protocol 2 cases are individuals who are well and have tested positive, or have been assessed by a doctor to have a mild condition.

    There was one fatality, according to the latest infection statistics on the MOH website. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 848. A total of 1,489 new Protocol 2 infections were confirmed on Sunday, comprising nine imported cases and 1,480 local cases. Another 2,007 cases were confirmed via PCR tests. A total of 1,577 cases were local infections while 430 were imported.

    As of Sunday, Singapore has recorded 313,772 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic. Case numbers have been backdated to Jan 6 when general practitioners (GPs) started to order Protocol 2, for the purposes of calculating the total number of infections in Singapore as well as the week-on-week increase in infection numbers.


    2,463 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore and 1 death

    Singapore reported 2,463 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Saturday (Jan 22), comprising 2,218 local and 245 imported infections. The infections include the number of Protocol 2 cases, after the Ministry of Health (MOH) changed its daily reporting structure on Friday. Protocol 2 cases are individuals who are well and have tested positive, or have been assessed by a doctor to have a mild condition. Two sets of numbers will be reported every day - one for the infections confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, and another for the Protocol 2 cases.

    There was one fatality, according to the latest infection statistics on the MOH website. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 847. A total of 1,590 new Protocol 2 infections were confirmed on Saturday, comprising eight imported cases and 1,582 local cases. Another 873 cases were confirmed via PCR tests. A total of 636 cases were local infections while 237 were imported.

    As of Saturday, Singapore has recorded 310,276 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.


    3,155 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore as MOH starts including milder infections in daily case count

    Singapore reported 3,155 new COVID-19 infections as of noon on Friday (Jan 21), comprising 2,794 local infections and 361 imported ones. The surge in the number of new cases, considering Thursday's figure was just 1,472, is due to the inclusion of the number of Protocol 2 cases in its daily updates, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). Protocol 2 cases are individuals who are well and tested positive, or have been assessed by a doctor to have a mild condition. Two sets of numbers will be reported every day - one for the infections confirmed by PCR tests, and another for the Protocol 2 cases.

    There was one fatality, according to the latest infection statistics on the MOH website. This takes the death toll from coronavirus complications to 846. The weekly infection growth rate is 2.70, up from Thursday's 2.17. A figure above 1 means that the number of new weekly cases is rising. A total of 1,539 new Protocol 2 infections were confirmed on Friday, comprising 23 imported cases and 1,516 local cases. Another 1,616 cases were confirmed by polymerase chain reaction test (PCR), which were made up 1,278 local infections and 338 imported ones.

    As of Friday, Singapore has recorded 307,813 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic. Case numbers have been backdated to Jan 6 when GPs started to order Protocol 2, for the purposes of calculating the total number of infections in Singapore as well as the week-on-week increase in infection numbers.



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