Updates on COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) Local Situation

Notices

Beware of Scam Emails and Calls!

We are aware of emails and calls by persons falsely claiming to be from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and asking recipients to update the Contact database, or asking for their bank card/ credit card details. Please note that the email and callers are not from MOH and MOH will not seek your personal or financial information over the phone. We urge recipients not to respond to them or to click on the links in the email. 

Please always verify the authenticity of instructions before offering any personal or financial information. You can verify the authenticity of emails or phone calls by calling the MOH hotline at 1800-333-9999. Thank you.

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Clarifications on Misinformation

18 Apr 2020: There were false statements on the Singapore States Times Facebook page on the reporting of the COVID-19 cases in Singapore. Please click here for the facts of the case.

Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (DORSCON)

DORSCON Level

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The ‘Disease Outbreak Response System Condition' (DORSCON) is a colour-coded framework that shows you the current disease situation.  Click here to find out more. 


Total Number of Imported Cases in Singapore (as at 5 Aug 2020, 1200h)

IMPORTED**
729 (+4)
**Following further epidemiological investigations, 8 local cases have been reclassified as imported cases

Case Summary in Singapore (as at 5 Aug 2020, 1200h)

Active Cases# 
6,459

Discharged
47,768

In Community Facilities*
6,333

Hospitalised (Stable)
125

Hospitalised (Critical)
1

Deaths^
27

See press release for more details.
#Active cases = In Community Facilities + Hospitalised (Stable) + Hospitalised (Critical)
*Patients who are clinically well but still test positive for COVID-19 are isolated and cared for at community facilities. 
^Excludes deaths unrelated to COVID-19 complications

Number of Swabs Tested (as at 3 Aug 2020)


Total Swabs Tested

1,474,372

Total Unique Persons Swabbed

650,702

Total Swabs Per 1,000,000 Total Population

~258,700

Total Unique Persons Swabbed Per 1,000,000 Total Population

~114,200

Sector-Related Advisories

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Click the icon above to view sector-related advisories pertaining to Phase 2 of Re-opening.

COVID-19 Situation Report

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Click the icon above to view the daily situation report.

COVID-19 Symptom Checker

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Click the icon above to access the COVID-19 symptom checker.

Find a PHPC Near You

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Click the logo above to find a Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC) near you.

 

Latest Updates

Date

Title

05 Aug 2020314 More Cases Discharged, 908 New. Cases of COVID-19 Infection Confirmed
05 Aug 2020908 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection
04 Aug 2020275 More Cases Discharged; 295 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection Confirmed
04 Aug 2020295 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection 
03 Aug 2020Trial Run for More Spaces for Friday Prayer - Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) 
03 Aug 2020 253 More Cases Discharged, 226 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection Confirmed 
03 Aug 2020MCCY to pilot increased limit for worship services from 7 August 2020 - Ministry for Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY)
03 Aug 2020226 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection
03 Aug 2020All Incoming Travellers, Including Returning Residents, Long-Term Pass Holders, Work Pass Holders And Their Dependents, Serving Their Stay-Home Notice Outside of Dedicated Facilities To Don Electronic Monitoring Device - ICA, MOM, MOE
2 Aug 2020 186 More Cases Discharged, 313 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection Confirmed 
2 Aug 2020 [Updated] Resumption of More Religious Activities in Phase Two - Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY)
2 Aug 2020 313 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection 
1 Aug 2020249 More Cases Discharged, 307 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection Confirmed
1 Aug 2020
Advisory for Employers to Submit Essential Errands Form for Migrant Workers to Carry Out Essential Errands - Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
1 Aug 2020
Advisory for Dormitory Operators to Submit Essential Errands Form for Migrant Workers to Carry Out Essential Errands - Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
1 Aug 2020Foreign Worker Levy Waiver and Rebates Extended for Construction, Marine Shipyard and Process Sectors - Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
1 Aug 2020307 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection 
31 Jul 2020 Launch of HPB Swab Registration System (SRS) on 1 August 2020 - Building and Construction Authority (BCA)
31 Jul 2020Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat's Telephone Call with Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China Han Zheng - Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
31 Jul 2020 183 More Cases Discharged, 396 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection Confirmed 
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Travel Advisory (Updated 15 Jun 2020)

Health Advisory

Measures which apply to Inbound Travellers (updated 20 Jul 2020)


Global Situation

Global 18,354,342 confirmed
(206,709 new)
Africa834,147 confirmed
(8,875 new) 
Americas9,841,842 confirmed
(100,115 new)
Eastern Mediterranean 
1,585,458 confirmed
 (10,907 new)
Europe3,451,556 confirmed
(21,623 new)
South-East Asia2,299,433 confirmed
 (56,777 new)
Western Pacific341,165 confirmed
 (8,412 new)
Updated as at 5 Aug 2020
Extracted from WHO's Situation Report

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Please also refer to the FAQs for more information.  Do also beware of phishing calls impersonating MOH officers.   

National Care Hotline

If you need emotional or psychological support, please call the National CARE Hotline, or any of the helplines listed here.

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