SINGAPORE, Aug 30 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 1,410 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally to 1,834,190.
Of the new cases, 198 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests, and 1,212 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health.
Among the PCR cases, 180 were local transmissions and 18 were imported cases.
Among the ART cases, with mild symptoms and assessed to be of low risk, there were 1,128 local transmissions and 84 imported cases.
A total of 284 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with eight cases in intensive care units.
No deaths were reported from COVID-19 yesterday, making the total death toll to stay unchanged at 1,591, the ministry said.– NNN-CNA
