Singapore’s coronavirus cases rise to 1,000 in highest single-day spike
- Of the 74 new infections, 20 were imported while 54 were locally transmitted
- To date, 245 patients have fully recovered from the illness and have been discharged from hospitals
It is also the highest single-day spike of infections, the previous high being the 73 cases reported on March 25.
Two new clusters of infections have also emerged: the Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home at Thomson Lane and a dormitory located at 55 Sungei Kadut Loop.
In its statement, the health ministry said that of the 74 new cases, 20 cases were imported with travel history to Australia, Europe, South America, countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as well as other parts of Asia.
Of the 54 local cases, 29 infections were linked to previous cases or clusters while the authorities have not yet established links for the other 25.
To date, 245 patients have fully recovered from the Covid-19 infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities, including the five discharged on Wednesday.