the First limitations, in particular the closure of schools, was introduced by the authorities two weeks ago and had to be withdrawn on 4 may. Singapore, according to official statements, to the latest output as a whole showed positive dynamics in terms of a reduction in the rate of spread of the virus. But for the last three days in the country was confirmed from 3 thousand new cases of infection and this figure continues to grow.
As explained to the representatives of health authorities, the vast majority of HIV infections were diagnosed in migrant workers, living in close contact in dormitories. According to some estimates, these people now represent more than 60% of all infected with the coronavirus in the country. Local media noted that on the territory of the city state is now at least 200 thousand of such workers from Bangladesh, India and other Asian countries, and most of them are employed in the construction sector.
despite the fact that Singapore is now demonstrating the greatest increase of cases, deaths from the coronavirus in the country continues to remain low – 11 people since the epidemic began. The Prime Minister said that the government is working to empower the health system to assist a greater number of patients.
