Elias Mall in Pasir Ris, Our Tampines Hub visited by Covid-19 cases while infectious

SINGAPORE — Two shops at the Elias Mall in Pasir Ris, as well as Our Tampines Hub were added to a list of public places that had been visited by Covid-19 cases during their infectious period.

In its evening update on the coronavirus situation in Singapore on Thursday (Aug 27), the Ministry of Health (MOH) said that the infectious persons had visited:

• Sheng Siong supermarket and 623 F&B at Elias Mall on Aug 19 between 7.45am and 9.05am

• Our Tampines Hub at 1 Tampines Walk on Aug 22 between 3pm and 3.45pm

MOH said that it would have already notified individuals who were identified as close contacts of the confirmed cases.

"As a precautionary measure, persons who had been at these locations during the specified timings should monitor their health closely for 14 days from their date of visit," it added.

"They should see a doctor promptly if they develop symptoms of acute respiratory infection (such as cough, sore throat and runny nose), as well as fever and loss of taste or smell, and inform the doctor of their exposure history."

Members of the public do not need to avoid places where confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been, MOH said.

The National Environment Agency will engage the management of the affected premises to provide guidance on cleaning and disinfection.

On Thursday, MOH reported 77 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore. Of these, five are imported while two are community cases. The remaining 70 are foreign workers staying in dormitories.