The 18-community cases reported last week gave Singaporeans a huge scare.
Thankfully, today’s numbers aren’t that scary.
There are 214 new Covid-19 cases reported today, including three cases in the community.
All three cases are work pass holders, the Ministry of Health (MOH) reported.
Migrant workers living in dormitories make up the rest of the numbers.
This brings the total number of cases in Singapore to 40,818.
Overall, in the past two weeks, the number of new community cases and unlinked cases remained stable at 8 per day (each).
Everything About the First Imported COVID-19 Case in a Month That Was Reported Yesterday
Since 10 May, Singapore hasn’t reported any import cases for Covid-19.
Until yesterday, 14 June, that is.
According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Bangladeshi national had arrived in Singapore to seek medical treatment, but not for Covid-19.
His health declaration before coming into Singapore did not indicate that he has any Covid-19 symptoms, nor has he been diagnosed or suspected of having the coronavirus.
He was found out after the mandatory swab test at the checkpoint for returning travellers came back positive on 13 Jun 2020.
Contact tracing is ongoing, authorities said, and close contacts have been placed on quarantine.
He has been on the mandatory 14-day SHN since his arrival and only travelled out for medical consultation and follow-up during his stay here.
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He Might Have To Pay For His Own Treatment
Back in Feb 2020, the Singapore government announced that they’re paying the hospital bills for Covid-19 patients.
However, they changed it to only Singaporeans, Singapore residents and long-term pass holders on 7 Mar 2020.
And on 24 Mar 2020, it was announced that Singaporeans, Singapore residents and long-term pass holders who leave the country from 27 Mar and became Covid-19 patients within 14 days of returning will not be subsidised.
This includes being unable to claim from their MediShield or integrated shield plans.
So chances are, the Bangladeshi national will have to pay for his own treatment and hospital fees.
Testing fees, however, will continue to be waived.
So if you feel the slightest bit unwell, don’t hesitate to see a doctor even if you don’t have much cash for medical bills.
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