SINGAPORE, Aug 18 — Singapore has confirmed 100 new cases of Covid-19, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in a press release today.

There is one new community case, a Singaporean, based on the ministry’s investigations so far.

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

The majority of the new cases are work permit holders currently under quarantine.

The total number of Covid-19 cases in Singapore now stands at 55,938.

"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. — TODAY