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The Ministry of Health (MOH) has preliminarily confirmed 81 new cases of Covid-19 infection in Singapore as of 12pm on Saturday (Aug. 7).

This brings the total number of Covid-19 cases reported in Singapore to 65,686.

75 locally transmitted cases, 16 unlinked

There are 75 new cases of locally transmitted Covid-19 infection.

Of these cases, there are 59 linked cases, of which 50 have already been placed on quarantine, while nine were detected through surveillance.

16 are currently unlinked.

Among the cases are three seniors above 70 years who are unvaccinated and at risk of serious illness.

Six imported cases

In addition, there are six imported cases, who had already been placed on Stay-Home Notice (SHN) or isolated upon arrival in Singapore.

Two were detected upon arrival in Singapore, while four developed the illness during SHN or isolation.

Further updates will be shared by MOH tonight.

Daily case numbers in the past week:

July 31: 120

Aug. 1: 121

Aug. 2: 111

Aug. 3: 102

Aug. 4: 95

Aug. 5: 98

Aug. 6: 97

Aug. 7: 81

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