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Tragic Loss: An 84‑Year‑Old Is No More
In a grim reminder of the virus’s lasting wrath, an 84‑year‑old girl from Singapore passed away Sunday (June 26). She died from complications after testing positive on June 15 during a routine community test at Bukit Merah View. Unvaccinated, with a history of cancer and hypertension, fate met her at the old age lane.
Death toll now sits at 36
Each new death adds a weighty note to the tally. With her passing, the total in Singapore rises to 36 deaths. The National Centre for Infectious Diseases reached out to the family and is offering support.
New Cases – Here’s the Breakdown
- 13 new local infections reported. No dormitories involved.
- 5 linked to previous cases & already in quarantine.
- 8 found via surveillance; 4 tied to earlier clusters.
- 4 unlinked—the mystery guests of the week.
Case Highlights
- 21‑year‑old nurse – Unlinked, likely the new “spreading super‑hero.”
- Two porters at Changi General Hospital – 48 and 66, part of the hospital cluster (now five in total).
- 43‑year‑old Indonesian domestic worker – Added to Block 105 cluster, bringing that tally to 11.
- 28‑year‑old police officer – Positive at Bukit Merah West Neighbourhood Police Centre; last at work on June 22.
- 27‑year‑old Navy serviceman – Vaccinated, unlinked; fever broke on June 24, test confirmed June 25. Disinfected Tuas Naval Base and checked all contacts.
Community Trend
While numbers dropped from 109 to 92 in the latest 7‑day span, unlinked cases jumped from 13 to 19. It’s like the community’s pool is healing but the mystery swimmers keep coming.
Imported Cases
Four foreigners landed and were put under stay‑home notice upon arrival.
On a closer look, Singapore’s fight with Covid has shifted from a downhill to a sideways path, with a few superhero nurses and porters adding drama to the numbers. Each case tells a story—some obvious, others still shrouded in mystery. Keep your masks on and your spirits high!
Another 20 patients have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities.
There are currently 143 patients who are still in hospital. Of these, most are stable or improving, and four are in critical condition in the intensive care unit.
Another 170 are isolated and cared for at community facilities.
This article was first published in The Straits Times. Permission required for reproduction.
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