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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Empowering you to manage your health and emotional well-being
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Feeling worried, anxious or down during this COVID-19 period?

The MOH Office for Healthcare Transformation (MOHT), in partnership with Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), National Council of Social Service (NCSS) and Institute of Mental Health (IMH), has developed a trusted platform of resources and tools to help you manage your health and emotional well-being. Please click mindline.sg to visit the interactive website.

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 22 Aug 2020, 1200h)

IMPORTED**
840 (+5)
**Following further epidemiological investigations, 8 local cases have been reclassified as imported cases

Case Summary in Singapore (as at 22 Aug 2020, 1200h)

Active Cases# 
2,319

Discharged
53,920

In Community Facilities*
2,238

Hospitalised (Stable)
81

Hospitalised (Critical)
0

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 18 Aug 2020)


Total Swabs Tested

1,745,928

Total Unique Persons Swabbed

731,313

Total Swabs Per 1,000,000 Total Population

~306,300

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

~128,300

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

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Title

22 Aug 2020269 More Cases Discharged, 50 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection Confirmed
22 Aug 2020Employers Required to Ensure Workers Undergo Routine Testing by 5 September - Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Economic Development Board (EDB), Health Promotion Board (HPB)
22 Aug 202050 Cases of COVID-19 Infection
21 Aug 2020Visits to Lucky Plaza and Peninsula Plaza to be Restricted on Weekends to Reduce Persistent Crowding - Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
21 Aug 2020
More Support for the Arts and Culture Sector - Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY)
21 Aug 2020
Advisory to Employers on Medical Support for Migrant Workers after Clearance of Dormitories - Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
21 Aug 2020
Advisory to Dormitory Operators on Medical Support for Migrant Workers after Clearance of Dormitories - Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
21 Aug 2020532 More Cases Discharged, 117 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection Confirmed
21 Aug 2020Updates on Border and Community Measures
21 Aug 2020Special Arrangements to Ensure Safety of Candidates During the National Year-End Written Examinations - Ministry of Education (MOE)
21 Aug 2020117 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection
20 Aug 2020[Updated] Construction Restart Booster to Support Firms and Workers for Sector Restart - Building and Construction Authority (BCA) 
20 Aug 2020309 More Cases Discharged; 68 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection Confirmed
20 Aug 202068 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection
19 Aug 2020277 More Cases Discharged, 93 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection Confirmed
19 Aug 202093 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection
19 Aug 2020All Remaining Standalone Quarantine Facilities in Dormitories Cleared Of COVID-19 - Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
18 Aug 2020Employers to Ensure Workers Go Through Rostered Routine Testing - Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Economic Development Board (EDB), Health Promotion Board (HPB)
18 Aug 2020[Updated] Resumption of More Religious Activities in Phase Two - Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY)-
18 Aug 2020183 More Cases Discharged; 100 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)


[NEW] WHO COVID-19 Dashboard

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Click the icon above to find out the latest global numbers of COVID-19 cases from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Click here to view the weekly epidemiological updates.

For Queries, call

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.

For SHN Helpline, call


VIDEOS

Key Questions on COVID-19


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INFOGRAPHICS AND POSTERS

Advice for Patients with Resp Infections
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