1. As of 18 July 2021, 12pm, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has preliminarily confirmed 88 new cases of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection, of which 23 belong to the KTV cluster and 37 are linked to the Jurong Fishery Port cluster. Of the 88 cases today, 30 are linked to previous cases, and have already been placed on quarantine. 41 are linked to previous cases and were detected through surveillance. 17 are currently unlinked. Amongst the cases are 4 seniors above 70 years who are unvaccinated, and are at risk of serious illness.
2. In addition, there are 4 imported cases, who have already been placed on Stay-Home Notice (SHN) or isolated upon arrival in Singapore. 1 was detected upon arrival in Singapore, while 3 developed the illness during SHN or isolation.
3. In total, there are 92 new cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore today.
4. We are still working through the details of the cases, and further updates will be shared via the MOH press release that will be issued tonight.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
18 JULY 2021