It is also the sixth consecutive day that the number of cases crossed the 1,000 mark, the Straits Times reported.

There were 1,934 local cases, comprising 1,536 in the community – 417 of which involved senior citizens aged 60 and above – and 398 among dormitory residents. Five of the new cases were imported.

The total number of Covid-19 infections in Singapore now stands at 87,892.

Meanwhile, the ministry reported two deaths, both unvaccinated women, aged 97 and 69, respectively.

According to Singapore’s Ministry of Health, the 97-year-old died on Saturday after testing positive on Sept 18, while the 69-year-old died on Friday after testing positive the same day. Both had existing medical conditions.

This brings the total number of fatalities in Singapore to 78.

The ministry also reported a new cluster at the Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre, with 64 cases detected among workers and trade visitors, all of whom are now under quarantine.

There are currently 1,203 Covid-19 patients warded in hospital, of whom 172 require respiratory assistance, up from 165 the day before.

The patients categorised as seriously ill include 168 senior citizens aged 60 and above.