The Ministry of Health (MOH) has preliminarily confirmed 111 new cases of Covid-19 infection in Singapore as of 12pm on Monday (Aug. 2).

This brings the total number of Covid-19 cases reported in Singapore to 65,213.

25 unlinked

There are 106 new cases of locally transmitted Covid-19 infection.

Of these cases, 65 are linked to previous cases, and have already been placed on quarantine.

16 are linked to previous cases and were detected through surveillance. 25 are currently unlinked.

Amongst the cases are seven seniors above 70 years who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, and are at risk of serious illness.

Five imported cases

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

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

Further updates will be shared by MOH tonight.

Daily case numbers in the past week:

July 27: 139

July 28: 136

July 29: 133

July 30: 139

July 31: 120

Aug. 1: 121

Aug. 2: 111

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