There were 53 new locally transmitted coronavirus cases reported at noon on Tuesday (Aug 10). 38 were linked to previous infections, but 15 are currently unlinked. There was also one imported case who was detected and isolated upon arrival here. Read the story: https://str.sg/3wfr

All frontline staff and some patients from the NKF Dialysis Centre in Boon Keng have been placed on quarantine, following the announcement of three new Covid-19 cases linked to the cluster on Monday (Aug 9). The three patients who tested positive are in stable condition and not in the intensive care unit. Read the story: https://str.sg/3wfZ

Hawker centres and food courts welcomed back patrons, as Singapore relaxed Covid-19 rules from Tuesday (Aug 10). Groups of up to five people are allowed to dine at restaurants and eateries if all the diners are fully vaccinated. The group size at hawker centres and coffee shops is capped at two people, regardless of vaccination status. Read the story: https://str.sg/3wfJ

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