Coronavirus cases reported in Singapore rises to 1000
Three indian nationals were among the 42 newCoronavirus cases reported in singapore on sunday, taking the total number of infections in the country to 844, according to the Ministry of health. Of the new cases, 24 are imported and have a travel history to europe, North America, Middle east, ASEAN and other parts of Asia, the ministry said in a press release.
The fresh cases take the total number of people infected with the deadly disease in the city-state to 1000, it said.The three indians include a 35-year-old female with a long-term pass, a 34-year-old male holding singapore work pass and both of them have a travel history to India. Also, among the latest cases is a 42 year old singapore permanent resident who is a nurse at Sengkang General Hospital and has no travel history to the affected countries.
She reported the onset of symptoms on Mar 24, and subsequent test results confirmed COVID-19 infection on march 27 afternoon.Of the new cases, 24 are imported and have a travel history to europe, North America, Middle east, ASEAN and other parts of Asia, the ministry said in a press release.