Singapore’s Latest COVID-19 Snapshot: 5 New Cases, 117 Total
Where Did the New Cases Come From?
- Four new infections stem from a private dinner held at the Joy Garden Restaurant in Safra Jurong on 15 Feb.
- The fifth case is a foreign national who arrived on a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul.
What Happened at the Joy Garden Eatery?
Safra Jurong shut its doors for a thorough clean‑up from 16 Feb to 19 Feb after the dinner. Even though the guests passed temperature checks with flying‑high relief (no fevers, no coughs), the restaurant went from “just a place to eat” to “spotless zone” once again.
“We’re giving the whole place a second deep clean tonight,” said the staff, stressing that the National Environment Agency’s guidelines are non‑negotiable.
Details About the Newly Confirmed Patients
- 62‑year‑old gentleman – Singapore citizen, no international travel.
- Three women aged 62, 50 and 52 – all Singapore citizens, no recent travel.
- Imported case – 42‑year‑old French male, Singapore Work Pass holder. He had been in France, Portugal and the UK between 8 Feb and 3 Mar but didn’t travel from any COVID‑hot zones.
Where’s the Imported Case Now?
He’s in an isolation room at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID). Symptoms first popped up on 3 Mar during the flight, and he was officially confirmed on 4 Mar. Prior to that, he had a brief detour to Gleneagles Hospital for unrelated reasons – no biggie.
What’s the Overall Picture?
Adding these five new cases brings the national total to 117. On the bright side, 81 individuals have fully bounced back and were discharged from the hospital. Two more have recovered, so our community is rolling past the 80‑recovery milestone.
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