Singapore reported 4,297 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally to 366,473.
Of the new cases, 1,555 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests, and 2,742 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health.
Among the PCR cases, 1,357 were local transmissions and 198 were imported cases. Among the ART cases, with mild symptoms and assessed to be of low risk, there were 2,730 local transmissions and 12 imported cases, respectively.
A total of 932 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with 16 cases in intensive care units.
One death was reported from COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total death toll to 860, the ministry said.
Source: NAM News Network