SINGAPORE: Five new COVID-19 cases were reported in Singapore as of noon on Monday (Dec 28), said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in its daily preliminary update.
Of the new cases, one is in the community. It is the first community case in the country since Dec 21.
Four of the new cases were imported. All four cases were placed on stay-home notice or isolated upon their arrival in Singapore.
Details of the new cases will be released on Monday night, said the health ministry.
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Singapore entered Phase 3 of its reopening on Monday. Social gatherings of up to eight people are now allowed in public, up from the previous five. Similarly, households can receive up to eight visitors.
Worship services are now allowed to have up to 250 people, and capacity limits in public places such as malls and attractions have been increased as well.
The public should continue to comply with existing measures and not let its guard down, said co-chair of the COVID-19 multi-ministry task force Lawrence Wong on Monday.
Around the world, experts are warning of a post-seasonal surge in cases, he said.
"We must not allow that to happen here. The new and more infectious strain from the UK also signals the need for continued vigilance," said Mr Wong.
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HEALTHCARE WORKERS TO RECEIVE COVID-19 VACCINE FROM DEC 30
Health Minister Gan Kim Yong on Monday thanked healthcare workers for playing a pivotal role in the nation's fight against COVID-19.
"That Singapore's COVID-19 fatality rate is amongst the lowest in the world is by no means a stroke of luck. It is a testament of your hard work, perseverance and sacrifice," he said.
However, the minister cautioned that "vaccination is not a silver bullet", adding "it will be some time before the storm will pass".
The Government will begin vaccinating healthcare workers from Dec 30, beginning with those at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID), said MOH on Sunday. Vaccinations will subsequently be rolled out to more healthcare institutions.
This will be followed by vaccinations for the elderly, starting with those aged 70 years and above, from February.
"Thereafter we will vaccinate other Singaporeans and long-term residents who are medically eligible for vaccination. More details will be shared in due course," said MOH.
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The vaccine will be free for all Singaporeans and long-term residents, including long-term work permit holders.
As of Monday, Singapore has reported a total of 58,529 COVID-19 cases.
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2020-12-28 11:47:53Z
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