Singapore1,426 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, mostly foreign workers in dormitories
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 1,426 new COVID-19 cases on Monday (Apr 20), bringing the national total to 8,014.
The "vast majority" of the new cases are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in its media release of preliminary figures.
Sixteen new cases are Singaporeans or permanent residents.
"We are still working through the details of the cases, and further updates will be shared via the MOH press release that will be issued tonight," said the ministry.