May 15, 2020, 11:04 PM
The Ministry of Health reported 793 new cases of Covid-19 infection as of 12pm on Friday, May 15.
This brings the total number of reported cases in Singapore to 26,891.
More details for May 15 report
Here's the breakdown of the cases.
- Imported cases: 0
- Cases in the community (Singaporean or Permanent Resident): One
- Work Permit holders (residing outside dormitories): One
- Work Permit holders (residing in dormitories): 791
1,275 more cases have been discharged, bringing the total number of discharged cases to 7,248.
A total of 1,124 confirmed cases remain in hospitals, while 18,498 are isolated and cared for at various community facilities.
However, 18 cases are in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
New clusters
Five new clusters have been identified on May 15.
The clusters are:
- 80 Kaki Bukit Industrial Terrace
- 48 Toh Guan Road East
- 55 Tuas South Ave 1
- 119 Tuas View Walk 1
- 33 Tuas View Walk 2
MOH has been monitoring existing clusters for any further transmission.
As there have been no more cases linked to McDonald’s and the renovation sites at the National University Hospital (5 Lower Kent Ridge Road) for the past two incubation periods of 28 days, the clusters have now been closed.
New measures for some migrant workers in construction who will return to work starting June 2
In a press conference earlier on Friday, the Building and Construction Authority announced that 20,000 construction workers will "gradually" return to work starting June 2.
The resumption of work at construction sites will be done in a gradual manner, and foreign workers in the construction industry must be tested before they are allowed to return to work, and also every fortnight from the time they do begin work again.
These worksites that are re-opening will have to implement a host of safe management measures — such as safe distancing and health screening as well as check-ins via SafeEntry prior to workers' entry — in order to be "Covid-safe".
Workers can also download the contact tracing app TraceTogether to facilitate the process.
Healthy workers who have recovered or tested negative for Covid-19 will also be housed in physically segregated Blocks for Recovered Workers (BRWs) within dormitories, to curb the transmission of the virus.
These blocks will have in place stringent safe distancing measures as well, such as staggered use of communal kitchens and outdoor recreational areas.
S'pore now in a "good position" to start easing Circuit Breaker restrictions: Lawrence Wong
Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong also shared more about the stage Singapore is in with respect to the pandemic.
He said our country is currently in a "good position" to start easing Circuit Breaker restrictions.
However, he also cautioned that as measures are rolled back, we should be aware that there might be an increase in Covid-19 cases in our community.
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