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Singapore reported 127 new cases of Covid-19 on July 24, 2021. — TODAY pic

Saturday, 24 Jul 2021 6:49 PM MYT

SINGAPORE, July 24 — Singapore’s health ministry reported 127 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases today, slightly lower than the 130 cases reported the previous day. — Reuters

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