Press Releases
91 New Cases Of COVID-19 Infection
17 August 2020
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As of 17 August 2020, 12pm, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has preliminarily confirmed an additional 91 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, the vast majority of whom are Work Permit holders currently under quarantine. Based on our investigations so far, there are no cases in the community.
2. There are 6 imported cases, who had all been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.
3. 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
17 AUGUST 2020