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

Notices

Beware of Scam Calls or Text Messages!
We are aware of calls or text messages falsely informing recipients that they have been in close proximity to someone who has been tested positive for COVID-19.  These messages request for personal or financial information in return for a test kit and results.  

Please note that these scam calls and text messages are not from MOH.  MOH will not seek your personal or financial information over the phone. We urge recipients not to respond to these calls or messages.  

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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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.

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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See press release 

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 16 Oct 2020, 1200h)

IMPORTED
1,151 (+8)
 

Case Summary in Singapore (as at 16 Oct 2020, 1200h)

Active Cases# 
89

Discharged
57,784

In Community Facilities*
59

Hospitalised (Stable)
30

Hospitalised (Critical)
0

Deaths^
28

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 of 12 Oct 2020)


Total Swabs Tested

3,290,291

Total Unique Persons Swabbed

1,019,241

Total Swabs Per 1,000,000 Total Population

~577,200

Average Daily Number Of Swabs Tested Over The Past Week

31,100

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

~178,800

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.

[NEW] SafeTravel

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Click the logo above to find out special travel arrangements with some countries/regions to facilitate travel while safeguarding public health.

 

TraceTogether

TraceTogether


Click the logo above to join many users in stopping the spread of COVID-19 through community-driven contact tracing.

 

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

17 Oct 2020 2 New Cases of Locally Transmitted COVID-19
16 Oct 2020Work Pass Privileges of Two Employers Suspended for Breaching Rostered Routine Testing Requirements - Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
16 Oct 2020Joint MOM-BCA-EDB Press Release on Enabling Targeted Quarantining through Contact-Tracing Devices for more than 450,000 Migrant Workers - Ministry of Manpower (MOM), 
Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Economic Development Board (EDB)
16 Oct 20201 New Case of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection
16 Oct 20201 New Case of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection
16 Oct 2020Singapore and Hong Kong reach in-principle agreement to establish bilateral Air Travel Bubble - Ministry of Transport (MOT)
15 Oct 2020COVID-19 Testing to be Offered to More Stallholders, Stall Assistants, Cleaners and Food Delivery Personnel - National Environment Agency (NEA)
15 Oct 2020Supporting our Arts, Culture and Sports Sectors to Emerge Stronger - Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY)
15 Oct 20201 New Case of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection 
15 Oct 20201 New Case of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection
15 Oct 2020[Updated] Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from COVID-19 affected areas - Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
14 Oct 2020Advisory for Phase 2 Re-opening of Retail Establishments and Lifestyle-related Services - Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
14 Oct 2020Advisory for Phase 2 Re-opening of Food & Beverage Establishments - Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
14 Oct 20202 New Cases of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection
14 Oct 20202 New Cases of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection
13 Oct 2020No New Cases of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection 
13 Oct 2020No New Cases of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection 
12 Oct 2020Enhancements to the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act to Cover Options to Purchase and Sale and Purchase Agreements for Commercial and Industrial Properties - Ministry of National Development (MND)
12 Oct 2020Extension of Relief Periods under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act for Specified Categories of Contracts - Ministry of Law (MLaw)
12 Oct 2020 2 New Cases of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection 
Click here for past updates          

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Travel Advisory (updated 1 Oct 2020)

Health Advisory

Measures which apply to Inbound Travellers (updated 12 Oct 2020)

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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