MOH confirms 257 new cases of COVID-19 infection; Total tally at 47,912

As of Sunday noon (19 July), the Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed an additional 257 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.

This brings the total number of infection cases to 47,912.

There are eight cases in the community. Of these, two are Singaporeans/Permanent Residents, while six others are Work Pass holders.

In addition, there are five imported cases who had been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.

MOH shared that the vast majority of the new cases are Work Permit holders residing in dormitories.

Of the new cases, 98% are linked to known clusters, while the rest are pending contact tracing.

No new clusters are identified.

Update on condition of confirmed cases

253 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 44,086 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community care facilities.

There are currently 181 confirmed cases who are still in the hospital. Of these, most are stable or improving, and none is in the intensive care unit. 3,618 are isolated and cared for at community facilities. These are those who have mild symptoms or are clinically well but still test positive for COVID-19.

27 have passed away from complications due to COVID-19 infection.