An 80-year-old Singaporean man, case 72986, has passed away on Friday (10 Sep) from complications due to COVID-19 infection.
“He had developed symptoms on 4 September, and tested positive for COVID-19 infection on 9 September after being admitted to the National Centre for Infectious Diseases,” said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in its daily report.
“He had been partially vaccinated against COVID-19, and had a history of diabetes mellitus, heart failure, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia,” the Ministry added.
In total, 58 individuals in Singapore have passed away from complications due to COVID-19 infection.
As of Friday noon, MOH has confirmed an additional 573 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.
This brings the total number of infection cases to 70,612.
There are 568 new cases of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection.
Amongst the local cases today are 127 seniors who are above the age of 60.
In addition, there are five new imported cases, who have been placed on Stay-Home Notice (SHN) or isolated upon arrival in Singapore. Of these, three were detected upon arrival in Singapore, while two developed the illness during SHN or isolation.
Condition of confirmed cases & progress of national vaccination programme
According to MOH, 689 cases are currently warded in hospital. Most are well and under observation.
There are currently 25 cases of serious illness requiring oxygen supplementation, and six in critical condition in the intensive care unit (ICU).
Of those who have fallen very ill, 27 are seniors above 60 years.
Over the last 28 days, the percentage of unvaccinated who became severely ill or died is 4.5 per cent, while that for the fully vaccinated is 0.7 per cent, said MOH.
“As of 9 September 2021, 81% of our population has completed their full regimen/ received two doses of COVID-19 vaccines, and 83% has received at least one dose,” the Ministry added.
