Malaysia

2 Malaysians linked to 2 Covid-19 clusters in Singapore

Duo, both women, confirmed positive on May 18; serology test result pending

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 20 May 2021 2:48PM

2 Malaysians linked to 2 Covid-19 clusters in Singapore
Singapore has 25 open clusters so far, with the largest involving the Changi Airport Terminal 3 cluster with 95 cases. – The Vibes file pic, May 20, 2021

SINGAPORE – Two Malaysian women are among new Covid-19 cases linked to two open clusters here yesterday, according to the Singapore Health Ministry.

The ministry in its full data released late last night said the duo are each linked to the Sms Infocomm cluster and Marina Bay Sands Casino dealer cluster, respectively.

Both test results came back positive on May 18, while their serology test result is pending, it added.

The Sms Infocomm cluster is now made up of three cases, with the first one involving a 54-year-old Malaysian woman who was confirmed to have Covid-19 on May 15.

The Marina Bay Sands Casino dealer cluster has four cases, with the first one involving a 36-year-old Malaysian man who was confirmed positive on May 16.

As at noon yesterday, the republic, which has tightened safety measures in the community from May 16, has a total of 61,689 Covid-19 cases.

Currently, five are in critical condition in the intensive care unit.

Singapore has 25 open clusters so far, with the largest involving the Changi Airport Terminal 3 cluster with 95 cases. – Bernama, May 20, 2021

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