The Ministry of Health (MOH) has preliminarily confirmed 98 new cases of Covid-19 infection in Singapore as of 12pm on Thursday (Aug. 5).

This brings the total number of Covid-19 cases reported in Singapore to 65,508.

38 unlinked

There are 96 new cases of locally transmitted Covid-19 infection.

Of these cases, 38 are linked to previous cases, and have already been placed on quarantine. 20 are linked to previous cases and were detected through surveillance.

38 are currently unlinked.

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

Two imported cases

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

One was detected upon arrival in Singapore, while one developed the illness during SHN or isolation.

Further updates will be shared by MOH tonight.

Daily case numbers in the past week:

July 29: 133

July 30: 139

July 31: 120

Aug. 1: 121

Aug. 2: 111

Aug. 3: 102

Aug. 4: 95

Aug. 5: 98

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