Singapore’s Covid‑19 Death Toll Hits 280 – 16 More Lost
Even as the city‑state rolls out boosters and the new variants keep turning up, the latest round of fatalities has pushed Singapore’s total deaths from the pandemic to 280. Sixteen people between ages 61 and 93 slipped away, allegedly pulled down by the virus and a handful of pre‑existing conditions.
Who Were They?
- 12 men, 4 women
- 11 of the men were Singaporeans or PRs, one was a Malaysian work‑permit holder
- All four women were Singaporeans
- Vaccination status: 7 fully vaccinated, 8 unvaccinated, 1 partially vaccinated
- Beside one exception, everyone had an underlying health issue – the Ministry didn’t want to share the exact diagnoses.
Current Snapshot
Thursday marks the 32nd straight day of Covid‑19 death reports.
- Total new cases: 3,439
- Community spread: 2,937
- Dormitory cases: 500
- Imported cases: 2
- Over‑60s infected: 492
All‑time cases: 162,026
Major Clusters Update
- 8 clusters saw new cases:
Bukit Batok Home for the Aged: +17 (total 109, 107 residents, 2 staff)
MWS Christalite Methodist Home: +3 (total 118, 105 residents, 13 staff)
PCF Sparkletots Preschool: +3 (total 17, 11 students, 5 staff, 1 household contact)
Banyan Home & Apex Harmony Lodge: each +2 - Other care homes added single cases: Awwa Community Home, Econ Medicare Centre, etc.
Hospital & Care Centre Figures
- Home recovery: 17,617 patients
- Community care: 4,223
- Covid‑19 treatment facilities: 880
- Hospitalised: 1,613 (including 346 on oxygen, 61 in ICU)
Vaccination Milestones
- 84 % of the population fully vaccinated
- 85 % received at least one dose
- Booster recipients: 637,326 (98,000 have booked appointments)
As the city climbs into its vaccination plateau, the threat of Covid‑19 remains – especially for the elderly. Residents are urged to stay vigilant, keep up with boosters, and remember that one dose, two doses, or three doses, you’re still fighting squirrels of virus‑variety over there!
