Number of Covid-19 cases in Singapore breaks 10,000 with 1,016 new cases

[UPDATED 11.25PM]

The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed 1,016 new coronavirus cases in Singapore today (April 22).

Out of these, there are 17 cases in the community, 32 cases involving work permit holders residing outside dormitories, and 967 cases of work permit holders residing in dormitories.

The cases in the community involve 15 Singaporeans and Permanent Residents, as well as two work pass holders.

A 84-year-old Singaporean woman died today from complications due to Covid-19. She was diagnosed with Covid-19 on April 2. Khoo Teck Puat Hospital has reached out to her family and is extending assistance to them.

Of the new cases, 73 per cent are linked to known clusters, while the rest are pending contact tracing. 

Of the 4,234 cases who are still in hospital, most are in stable condition or improving. 25 are in critical condition, while 4,999 cases who are clinically well but still test positive for Covid-19 are isolated and cared for at community facilities.

This brings the total number of cases to 10,141, with 896 patients discharged and 12 deaths.

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