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3,003 new COVID-19 cases reported on Nov 3; 1,148 aged between 12 and 39

Of the new cases, 2,780 are from the community.

Alicia Ang

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Published: 5 November 2021, 10:48 AM

There were 3,003 new COVID-19 cases reported in Singapore on Thursday (Nov 4), said the Ministry of Health (MOH).

Among the new cases, 2,780 infections were from the community and 1,148 of those infected were aged between 12 and 39. 

No new clusters were reported, and MOH is closely monitoring 10 active clusters that reported new cases. These include NTUC Health Nursing Home in Jurong West, Jamiyah Home for the Aged in Tampines and the Institute of Mental Health. 

There were 17 COVID-19-related deaths reported on Nov 4. They were aged between 55 and 93 years old, and had underlying medical conditions that interfered with their recovery.

The national death toll now stands at 459.

MOH added that 5,087 cases were discharged from hospitals on Nov 4. Currently, 1,683 cases remain warded in hospitals, with 286 cases requiring oxygen supplementation. There are 138 cases in the Intensive Care Unit that are either unstable or in critical condition. 

Singapore has recorded 93,978 cases in the last 28 days, of which 98.7 per cent had no or mild symptoms, and 0.7 per cent have required oxygen supplementation.

About 85 per cent of the population are either fully or partially vaccinated and 16 per cent have received boosters.

 

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