295 new Covid-19 Cases in Singapore, including 7 imported infection

SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 295 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (Aug 4), including two in the community and seven imported infections, said the Ministry of Health (MOH).

This brings the total number of cases in the country to 53,346.

Of the two community cases, one is a Singaporean and the other is a work pass holder, said MOH in its preliminary daily update.

The two community cases were both asymptomatic, with the 31-year-old Singaporean currently unlinked to previous cases, said MOH.

"(She was) identified from our proactive screening of workers in essential services who are living outside the dormitories, even though she is asymptomatic," the ministry said.

All identified close contacts have been isolated and placed on quarantine and will be tested at the start and end of their quarantine period.