Singapore COVID‑19 Update – The Latest in 2025
In the whirlwind of numbers and names that keep the news cycle buzzing, here’s the latest low‑down on COVID‑19 across the Lion City. Grab a cup of kopi, and let’s dive in.
1. Unexpected Deaths – The Unvaccinated Trio
- 79‑year‑old Sengkang patient: Died Wednesday, August 4th after battling a severe COVID infection. No shots and a tough mix of heart disease, COPD, and high blood pressure. The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed it was the third death in four days, bumping the total to 40.
- 58‑year‑old woman: Passed Monday, unvaccinated, another reminder that shots work.
- 34‑year‑old Ukrainian crewman: On a vessel that docked July 28, he succumbed Sunday. A cautionary tale about travel protocols.
2. New Clusters & Numbers
MOH announced 10 new clusters today, with a current active tally of 122.
Jurong Fishery Port – The Largest Open Cluster
Continuing the saga, the cluster has now swollen to 1,127 cases, leaving authorities looking at a fishing port rather than the water.
3. Local Transmission Heat Map
- 96 new locally transmitted cases on Thursday.
- Breakdown:
- 38 already linked to prior cases – they were under quarantine.
- 20 linked but not quarantined at detection.
- 38 unlinked, so fresh entrants to the virus club.
- 2 seniors (≥ 70) – unvaccinated or only partially dosed – flagged as serious risk.
- 2 imported cases – under SHN or isolated upon arrival.
All told, 98 new cases bring the official case count to 65,508.
4. Hospital Stats – The Numbers Don’t Lie
- 577 hospitalised patients (up from 555).
- 40 severe cases needing oxygen.
- 8 critical cases in ICU.
- Interestingly, 7 of those critical patients are fully vaccinated – proof that severity can still sneak through.
- About 36 seniors (60+) in serious condition, with 31 unvaccinated (full or partial).
5. Community Spread & Vaccination Coverage
Month‑over‑month, community cases dropped from 881 to 723. Unlinked cases ticked up slightly from 223 to 228.
Vaccination status at a glance: 65 % of Singaporeans fully dosed, 78 % have at least one shot.
6. Takeaway – Keeping the Conversation Human
While these numbers line up like a spreadsheet, it’s the human stories behind them that matter most. One lingering question: Will the government adopt “fish‑in‑port” dashboards next? Or will it more likely prefer a good old “hospital‑snapshot” infographic?
Until then, stay alert, keep that mask handy (for both style and safety), and let’s hope the next update shows fewer tragically rare deaths and more vaccine‑guided wins.
