Coronavirus: eight new cases in Singapore, bringing total to 58
- The eight new cases are linked to previously-diagnosed patients, and of the 58 cases, 15 have fully recovered and have been discharged. Seven remain in critical condition
- Among the new cases is a professor at the National University of Singapore, and the family member of a man who works at DBS bank
But 15 of them have fully recovered and been discharged, health authorities said, while seven are in critical condition, down from eight on Wednesday.
The eight new cases are linked to previous cases.
Five of them are Singaporeans and are linked to an infection cluster associated with the Grace Assembly of God churches, while two are Bangladeshi nationals connected with previously-diagnosed patients who worked at a construction site at the Seletar Aerospace Heights.
Three more clusters were previously identified by officials, including a health products shop that primarily serves Chinese tourists, a business meeting at the Grand Hyatt Singapore, and another church The Life Church and Missions Singapore.
Among the new cases is a 54-year-old professor at the National University of Singapore, said the statement released by the health ministry, which added that he did not interact with colleagues and students after the onset of symptoms.
According to an internal memo sent by NUS to students and seen by the South China Morning Post, the professor’s last contact with students was February 5.