SINGAPORE: A 43-year-old Malaysian woman is one of the two Covid-19 community cases reported in Singapore yesterday, the ministry of health said.
Labelled as Case 59059, she is a work permit holder who works at Azur at Crowne Plaza Changi Airport.
On Wednesday, Singapore reported a case which tested preliminarily positive for the B117 strain working at the same restaurant.
“Her job entails delivering pre-packed meals to air crew and hotel guests. She does not interact with diners at Azur,” said the ministry.
It said she developed symptoms while at work on Sunday and sought medical treatment at a clinic on Tuesday.
She was tested for Covid-19 under the ministry’s enhanced community testing for all individuals aged 13 and above diagnosed with acute respiratory infection (ARI) at first presentation to a doctor.
“Her result came back positive for Covid-19 infection the next day, and she was conveyed in an ambulance to the National Centre for Infectious Diseases.
“Her serological test result has come back negative, indicating that this is likely a current infection. Preliminary investigations reveal that she is probably not infected with the B117 strain,” it said.
Her earlier tests from Rostered Routine Testing (RRT) – the last being on Dec 31 – had been negative for Covid-19 infection.
As a precautionary measure, the ministry said Crowne Plaza Changi Airport will be closed for 14 days from today.
Singapore reported 33 new cases as of noon yesterday – two in the community and 31 imported – bringing the total to 58,813. The two community cases are unlinked. - FMT
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