New Covid-19 cases in Singapore breach 5,000-mark for the first time; ministry monitoring unusual surge

Singapore reported a total of 5,324 new Covid-19 cases on Oct 27, 2021.- ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): There were 5,324 new Covid-19 infections reported in Singapore on Wednesday (Oct 27) by the Ministry of Health (MOH), the first time the daily case number has breached the 5,000 mark.

They comprise 4,651 new cases in the community, 661 in migrant worker dormitories and 12 imported cases.