People register for COVID-19 vaccination at a vaccination center in Singapore on Oct. 7, 2021. Singapore reported 3,483 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total tally in the country to 116,864. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)
SINGAPORE, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Singapore reported 3,483 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total tally in the country to 116,864.
Of the new cases, 2,783 were in the community, 692 were in migrant worker dormitories and eight were imported cases, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a press release. Among the local cases, 607 are above 60 years. Of the imported cases, one was detected upon arrival in Singapore, while seven developed the illness during Stay-Home Notice(SHN) or isolation.
A total of 1,534 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with 297 requiring oxygen supplementation, and 40 in critical condition, who are in the intensive care units, said the MOH. Of those who have fallen very ill, 281 are seniors above 60 years.
Three more patients have passed away from complications due to COVID-19 infection. Of these, two were male Singaporeans and one was a female Singaporean aged between 57 and 90 years old. Amongst them, two had been vaccinated, and all of them had various underlying medical conditions.
In total, 136 have passed away from complications due to COVID-19 Infection. Enditem
People wearing face masks are seen at a subway station in Singapore on Oct. 7, 2021. Singapore reported 3,483 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total tally in the country to 116,864. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)
