SINGAPORE, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Singapore reported 3,511 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total tally to 2,115,621.
Of the new cases, 357 were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 3,154 through ARTs (antigen rapid test), according to statistics released by the country's Ministry of Health.
Among the PCR cases, 342 were local transmissions and 15 were imported cases. Among the ART cases with mild symptoms and assessed to be of low risk, there were 2,923 local transmissions and 231 imported cases.
A total of 451 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with 16 in intensive care units.
One new death from COVID-19 was reported on Thursday, taking the total death toll to 1,683. ■