SINGAPORE, Aug 24 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 3,627 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally to 1,822,187.
Of the new cases, 316 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests, and 3,311 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health.
Among the PCR cases, 284 were local transmissions and 32 were imported cases.
Among the ART cases, with mild symptoms and assessed to be of low risk, there were 3,122 local transmissions and 189 imported cases, respectively.
A total of 359 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with eight cases in intensive care units.
No death was reported from COVID-19 yesterday, making the total death toll stay unchanged at 1,584, the ministry said.– NNN-CNA
