271 imported Covid-19 cases from South Asia in past 28 days, half are citizens and PRs: MOH, Health News & Top Stories


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- by admin SINGAPORE – Singapore reported 271 imported Covid-19 cases from South Asia in the past 28 days. About half were Singaporeans and permanent residents, said the Health Ministry on Saturday (May 15). Work pass holders, student pass holders or dependents comprised 46.5 per cent. The remaining 3.3 per cent were short-term visitors. Overall, Singapore reported 409 of such imported cases from April 16 to May 13, of which less than 8 per cent were short-term visitors. Responding to media queries on the number of imported cases who were short-term visitors, MOH said that only those with family ties...