Seven more Covid-19 deaths in Singapore; 3,994 new infections and ICU cases are on the rise on Tuesday (Oct 19)

There were 3,994 new Covid-19 infections in total, comprising 3,480 new cases in the community, 501 in migrant worker dormitories and 13 imported cases on Tuesday (Oct 19). The total number of cases in Singapore now stands at 154,725. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, Oct 19 (The Straits Times/ANN): The number of Covid-19 patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) continues to rise, putting hospitals under significant pressure and strain, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Tuesday.

There were 71 patients in the ICU, up from 67 on Monday.