<p>Singapore on Saturday said it is “closely monitoring” the global progress in developing Covid-19 vaccines and taking “active steps” to ensure that the city-state has timely access to an effective and safe vaccine.</p>.<p>Health Minister Gan Kim Yong told parliament that once Covid-19 vaccines become available, Singapore's approach will be to protect those at higher risk or people who may be more likely to be exposed to infection.</p>.<p>Singapore has seen several new Covid-19 clusters in dormitories that were previously cleared of the disease in recent weeks.</p>.<p>On Friday, the Ministry of Health (MOH) identified a new cluster at Blue Stars Dormitory with 33 earlier confirmed cases linked. The dormitory was declared cleared of Covid-19 on August 8, the Channel News Asia reported.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/coronavirus-updates-cases-deaths-country-wise-worldometers-info-data-covid-19-834531.html#1" target="_blank"><strong>For latest updates on Coronavirus outbreak, click here</strong></a></p>.<p>Among the three imported cases, reported on Friday, is a Singaporean and a permanent resident (foreigner) who returned from India on August 28 and August 23.</p>.<p>The third case is a Short-Term Visit Pass holder who arrived from India on 26 August. He was allowed entry into Singapore as his spouse has been seeking medical treatment in Singapore.</p>.<p>The three had been placed on 14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN) upon arrival in Singapore, and had been tested while serving their SHN at dedicated facilities.</p>.<p>On Saturday, Singapore reported 34 new Covid-19 cases, including three in the community and two imported. This brings the total number of cases in the country to 56,982.</p>.<p>The community infections comprise one Singaporean and two work pass holders (foreigners), according to a preliminary update from the Ministry of Health (MOH).</p>.<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/science-and-environment/russia-covid-19-vaccine-sputnik-v-found-safe-passes-early-trial-test-882450.html" target="_blank"><strong>Russia Covid-19 vaccine 'Sputnik V' found safe, passes early trial test</strong></a><br /> </p>.<p>The two imported cases were placed on stay-home notice when they arrived in Singapore.</p>.<p>The rest of the cases were among foreign workers here.</p>.<p>With 146 cases discharged on Friday, 56,156 patients, or 99 per cent, of all Covid-19 patients, have fully recovered from the disease.</p>.<p>There are currently 51 confirmed cases in hospital and 696 recuperating in community facilities from mild symptoms, or are clinically well but still test positive for Covid-19.</p>
<p>Singapore on Saturday said it is “closely monitoring” the global progress in developing Covid-19 vaccines and taking “active steps” to ensure that the city-state has timely access to an effective and safe vaccine.</p>.<p>Health Minister Gan Kim Yong told parliament that once Covid-19 vaccines become available, Singapore's approach will be to protect those at higher risk or people who may be more likely to be exposed to infection.</p>.<p>Singapore has seen several new Covid-19 clusters in dormitories that were previously cleared of the disease in recent weeks.</p>.<p>On Friday, the Ministry of Health (MOH) identified a new cluster at Blue Stars Dormitory with 33 earlier confirmed cases linked. The dormitory was declared cleared of Covid-19 on August 8, the Channel News Asia reported.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/coronavirus-updates-cases-deaths-country-wise-worldometers-info-data-covid-19-834531.html#1" target="_blank"><strong>For latest updates on Coronavirus outbreak, click here</strong></a></p>.<p>Among the three imported cases, reported on Friday, is a Singaporean and a permanent resident (foreigner) who returned from India on August 28 and August 23.</p>.<p>The third case is a Short-Term Visit Pass holder who arrived from India on 26 August. He was allowed entry into Singapore as his spouse has been seeking medical treatment in Singapore.</p>.<p>The three had been placed on 14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN) upon arrival in Singapore, and had been tested while serving their SHN at dedicated facilities.</p>.<p>On Saturday, Singapore reported 34 new Covid-19 cases, including three in the community and two imported. This brings the total number of cases in the country to 56,982.</p>.<p>The community infections comprise one Singaporean and two work pass holders (foreigners), according to a preliminary update from the Ministry of Health (MOH).</p>.<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/science-and-environment/russia-covid-19-vaccine-sputnik-v-found-safe-passes-early-trial-test-882450.html" target="_blank"><strong>Russia Covid-19 vaccine 'Sputnik V' found safe, passes early trial test</strong></a><br /> </p>.<p>The two imported cases were placed on stay-home notice when they arrived in Singapore.</p>.<p>The rest of the cases were among foreign workers here.</p>.<p>With 146 cases discharged on Friday, 56,156 patients, or 99 per cent, of all Covid-19 patients, have fully recovered from the disease.</p>.<p>There are currently 51 confirmed cases in hospital and 696 recuperating in community facilities from mild symptoms, or are clinically well but still test positive for Covid-19.</p>