9-year-old Malaysian among 42 imported Covid-19 cases in Singapore

9-year-old Malaysian among 42 imported Covid-19 cases in Singapore

The dependant's pass holder had arrived from Austria.

Singapore reported 42 new Covid-19 cases yesterday, bringing the total to 58,907. (AP pic)
SINGAPORE:
Two Malaysians were among 42 imported cases of Covid-19 reported in Singapore yesterday, with one involving a nine-year-old girl who arrived from Austria.

The girl, a dependant’s pass holder who was asymptomatic, had her serological test result come back positive, said the ministry of health.

The second case involved a 35-year-old Malaysian who is a work permit holder.

The ministry said the woman, who was asymptomatic, arrived from Malaysia.

Two Singaporeans who returned from Malaysia also tested positive.

As of noon yesterday, Singapore reported 42 new cases, all imported, bringing the total number to 58,907.

Forty of the cases were asymptomatic and detected through proactive screening and surveillance. They were either placed on Stay-Home Notice (SHN) or isolated upon arrival in Singapore.

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