Singapore’s COVID‑19 Update: 1,000‑plus New Cases, New Clusters and Hospital Numbers
Daily Cases Hit a 2022 Low
On Sunday (Sept 19), Singapore reported a 1,012 new COVID‑19 cases—so high it’s the biggest daily tally since April 23 2022 when the country logged 1,037 new infections.
- 919 community cases
- 90 dormitory residents
- 321 of the community cases were seniors (60 +)
- 3 imported cases
Overall, the total tally climbs to 77,804.
New COVID‑19 Clusters Spotted
The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported four new clusters, adding them to the 16 already under surveillance.
- Woodlands Care Home – 12 cases (11 residents)
- Windsor Convalescent Home (Pasir Panjang) – 10 cases (9 residents)
- My Little Campus (Yishun) – 11 cases (2 staff, 9 pre‑schoolers)
- Block 210 Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Market & Food Centre – 41 cases (24 staff, 17 household contacts). All market workers will undergo testing.
Hospital Situation
Current hospital statistics:
- Hospitalised patients: 873 (+10 from yesterday)
- Patients needing oxygen: 118 (+13 from yesterday)
- Critical patients in ICU: 21 (+3 from yesterday)
- Senior patients (60 +): 116 among the critically ill
These numbers underscore the ongoing need for vigilance—whether at home, in dorms, or care homes.
Takeaway
With hills of cases climbing, Singapore remains on high alert. The MOH’s clustering alerts and hospital tallies serve as a reminder: stay safe, keep vaccinated, and test when you feel that little itch. Even in a city known for its efficiency, pandemics keep us human—and a bit more cautious than usual.
