2,079 new COVID-19 cases reported on Nov 24; 911 aged between 12 and 39

There were 2,079 new COVID-19 cases reported in Singapore on Wednesday (Nov 24), said the Ministry of Health (MOH).

Of the new infections, 2,030 were from the community and 911 of those infected were aged between 12 and 39.

No new clusters have been identified. MOH is closely monitoring two active clusters that have reported new cases, Jenaris Home at Pelangi Village and Pacific Healthcare Nursing Home at Lengkok Bahru.

There were six COVID-19-related deaths reported on Nov 24. They were aged between 60 and 83 years old, and all except one unvaccinated individual had underlying medical conditions that interfered with their recovery.

The national death toll now stands at 678.

There were 2,275 cases discharged from the hospital over the past day. Currently, 1,365 cases remain warded in hospitals, with 203 cases requiring oxygen supplementation. There are 93 cases that remain in the Intensive Care Unit.

In the last 28 days, 72,913 cases have been recorded, of which 98.7 per cent had no or mild symptoms and 0.8 per cent have required oxygen supplementation.

About 85 per cent of the population are fully vaccinated, 86 per cent have received at least one dose and 24 per cent have received boosters.