Singapore’s COVID-19 cases hit 345 on Thursday, March 19 with the Ministry of Health (MOH) confirming 32 new cases. Of the new cases, 24 are imported while 8 are local cases.
Additionally, the MOH announced seven more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital, bringing the total number of recovered patients to 124.
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Of the 221 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 15 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit.
The 24 new imported cases had travelled to Europe, North America and ASEAN countries like the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand and all were returning residents and long-term pass holders, said the MOH press release.
One of the local cases is linked to the cluster at boulder+ gym, while another is linked to previous cases. Six other local cases are currently unlinked.