Only 9 positive batches of pooled samples found in 9th citywide testing; nearly 21,000 individuals currently under follow up.
Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre
Out of 1,675 confirmed cases, only 5.7% have been domestic helpers; rigorous new anti-virus measures for next week to be announced tomorrow.
More than 20,500 individuals under follow up, including around 3,000 close contacts and over 11,200 people with overlapping itineraries.
Over 20,000 people are under follow up; data up to 8th mass NAT show decrease in community infections.
Second day of partial-lockdown see quieter streets and less people out and about; 5 RATs to be distributed at 8th round of mass testing.
Everyone must take RAT before leaving home; residents may not step outside home except for urgent reasons or to buy essentials, says CPSP public relations chief.
Health chief stresses benefits of mass testing, points to fewer cases; ‘if we reach zero cases we can return to our normal life’.
Fifth mass test finished, with some positive signs; more hotel rooms assume quarantine role; no citywide lockdown planned.
Forty-one of 128 new cases found in red zones and medical observation hotels, 36 in close contacts, 38 in mass testing and among key groups while 13 detected in community; over 15,000 people under follow up.