SINGAPORE, July 24 — Singapore has confirmed 277 new cases of Covid-19, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in a press release today.

There are five new community cases based on the ministry’s investigations so far. Two are Singaporeans or permanent residents and three are work pass holders.

In addition, there are two imported cases who had been placed on a stay-home notice upon arrival in Singapore.

The majority of the new cases are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.

The total number of Covid-19 cases in Singapore now stands at 49,375.

"We are still working through the details of the cases, and further updates will be shared via the MOH press release that will be issued tonight,” MOH added.

This report will be updated. — TODAY