Singapore’s Covid‑19 Toll Rises to 294, Including a 41‑Year‑Old Vaccinated Veteran
On Thursday night, the Ministry of Health shared grim news: fourteen deaths tied to Covid‑19 for the week, bumping the total death count in Singapore to 294. Half these fatalities were men, half women, and among them was a 41‑year‑old who had been fully vaccinated.
Who Were the Victims?
- 41‑year‑old – battling severe lung disease and an immuno‑compromised state.
- All other patients ranged from 59 to 97 years old.
- Vaccination status: 5 fully vaccinated, 7 not vaccinated, 1 partially vaccinated.
- Everyone had pre‑existing medical conditions – no further details provided.
Daily Snapshot – What the Numbers Tell Us
- New Covid‑19 cases: 3,637
- 3,039 community (including 528 people over 60 years old)
- 592 in migrant worker dormitories
- 6 imported
- Total cases in Singapore so far: 165,663
- Clusters under close watch: 5 new cases reported
- AWWA Community Home for Senior Citizens – 22 new, total 44 (all residents).
- Bukit Batok Home for the Aged – 20 new, total 129 (125 residents, 4 staff).
- Banyan Home – 10 new, total 52 (51 residents, 1 staff).
- MWS Christalite Methodist Home – 3 new, total 24.
- PCF Sparkletots pre‑school – 2 new, total 27.
- Recoveries, care, and treatment:
- Home recovery: 17,766
- Community care facilities: 4,645
- Covid‑19 treatment facilities: 921
- Hospital admissions: 1,609
- Oxygen support: 338
- Intensive care: 57
Vaccination Milestones
As of Friday:
- 84% of the population fully vaccinated.
- 85% received at least one dose.
- 655,029 people have had booster shots.
- 96,000 more have booked appointments.
This data paints a snapshot of how far the city‑state has come—and reminds us that the fight continues, even as we celebrate the progress in vaccination coverage. Wishing everyone a safe week ahead!
