The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed two additional cases of the novel coronavirus (nCoV) in Singapore on Thursday (Feb. 6).

29th case

The 29th case confirmed to be infected in Singapore is a 41-year-old male Singapore citizen, who has no recent travel history to mainland China.

He was admitted to Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital (MEN) on February 3. Subsequent test results confirmed nCoV infection on February 5, at about 11pm.

He has been transferred to the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCIS) for further treatment and is currently warded in an isolation room.

He developed a fever on January 28, and visited a general practitioner (GP) clinic the next day. He sought treatment at another GP clinic on January 30.

He also does not appear to be linked to previous cases.

30th case

The 30th case is a 27-year-old male Singapore Citizen who has no recent travel history to mainland China.

He is one of the four Singapore residents who are being investigated at NCID, after attending a private business meeting at Grand Hyatt Singapore from 20 to 22 January.

Subsequent test results confirmed nCoV infection on 6 February at about 2pm.

He is currently warded in an isolation room at NCID.

Update

Cases 27 and 28 are family members of Case 19 who was confirmed to have nCoV infection on February 5 at about 2pm.

Case 27 reported that he developed symptoms on February 1. He visited a general practitioner (GP) clinic on 2 February and was subsequently isolated at NCID on February 4.

Prior to hospital admission, he stayed at his home at Jalan Bukit Merah and worked as a private hire

driver.

He indicated that he had visited Tiong Bahru Plaza, Tiong Bahru Market and Beo Crescent Market and Food Centre.

The risk of infection from transient contact, such as on public transport or in public places, is assessed to be low.

Six-month-old baby

Case 28, the six-month-old baby of case 19 and 27, was cared for at home and was not in any infant care facility prior to hospital admission.

MOH states that Singapore must be prepared for the possibility of new infection clusters involving locals within the community, not linked with recent travel to China or contact with recent PRC travellers.

This has already happened in several places outside of mainland China.

MOH had earlier significantly stepped up their precautionary measures to reduce risk of community spread.

All new cases today are stable. Amongst the earlier 28 confirmed cases, one has been discharged. Of the remaining 27, most are stable or improving.

The condition of two patients has worsened.

One is now in critical condition in the intensive care unit, and another requires additional oxygen support.

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