SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 178 new COVID-19 infections as of noon on Sunday (Jul 12), including one community case - a Singaporean - said the Ministry of Health (MOH).
The 67-year-old man went to work as a non-teaching staff at Singapore Hotel and Tourism Education Centre (SHATEC).
He was confirmed to have COVID-19 on Jul 11 and is not linked to any case, said MOH.
The man was detected as a result of community testing of all individuals aged 13 and above who are diagnosed with acute respiratory infection at first presentation to a doctor.
There is also one imported case who has been placed on stay-home notice upon arrival in Singapore, said MOH in the press release.
The Singapore permanent resident, a 37-year-old woman, returned from India on Jul 6 and had been tested while serving her notice.