As of Sunday noon (6 Jun), the Ministry of Health (MOH) has preliminarily confirmed an additional 20 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.

This brings the total number of infection cases to 62,196.

There are 6 new cases of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection. Five are linked to previous cases, all of whom have already been placed on quarantine. The remaining case is currently unlinked.

“Based on our investigations so far, the cases are in the community, and there are no new cases in the dormitories.” said MOH.

In addition, there are 14 imported cases, who have already been placed on Stay-Home Notice or isolated upon arrival in Singapore. Of these, 12 are returning Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents.

The Ministry will share further updates in its press release tonight.

According to last night’s press release, there are currently 207 confirmed cases who are still in hospital. Of these, most are stable or improving, and two are in critical condition in the intensive care unit (ICU).

323 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.

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

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