SINGAPORE – A Malaysian woman is involved in one of two Covid-19 community cases reported in Singapore yesterday, according to the republic’s Health Ministry.
In its full data released yesterday, it said the case, labelled 59059, involves the 43-year-old female, who is a work permit holder working at Azur at the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport.
On Wednesday, Singapore reported a case of an individual who tested preliminarily positive for the B117 strain and also works at Azur.
“Her (case 59059) job entails delivering pre-packed meals to air crew members and hotel guests. She does not interact with diners at Azur,” the data read.
The ministry said she developed symptoms while working on January 3, and sought medical treatment at a general practitioner clinic two days later.
It said she was tested for Covid-19 under its enhanced community testing to screen all individuals aged 13 and above, who are diagnosed with acute respiratory infection at first presentation to a doctor.
“Her result came back positive for the infection the next day, and she was brought to the National Centre for Infectious Diseases.
“Her serological test result has come back negative, indicating that this is likely a current infection. Preliminary investigations reveal that she is probably not infected with the B117 strain.”
Her earlier tests from a rostered routine testing – the last being on December 31 – had been negative for Covid-19 infection.
As a precautionary measure, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport will be closed for 14 days from today.
As at noon yesterday, the republic reported a total of 33 new cases, two in the community and 31 imported, bringing the total tally to 58,813.
The two cases in the community, including Case 59059, are currently unlinked. – Bernama, January 8, 2021
