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Singapore sees record-high 2,478 Covid-19 cases in a day

Republic also records another 2 virus fatalities

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 01 Oct 2021 7:30AM

Singapore sees record-high 2,478 Covid-19 cases in a day
People sitting in groups of two in a Singapore mall two days ago. – Reuters pic, October 1, 2021

SINGAPORE – The Singapore Health Ministry reported 2,478 new Covid-19 cases yesterday, the highest daily tally since the beginning of the pandemic.

The country also logged another two coronavirus deaths.

A recent rise in infections after the relaxation of some Covid-19 measures has prompted Singapore to pause further reopening.

More than 80% of its population has been vaccinated against the virus.

From this week, the republic is tightening some curbs, such as limiting social gatherings to two people and making work from home a default, in a bid to stem cases. – Reuters, October 1, 2021

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