Covid-19: Singapore apologises for virus text message error

A man rests along Merlion park in Singapore on May 15, 2020. A technical glitch led to the message being sent out at the weekend, Singapore's health ministry said late Monday, adding that no confidential information was revealed. — AFP

SINGAPORE: Singapore has apologised to more than 350 people who contracted Covid-19 for accidentally sending them a text message saying they had tested positive again, the health ministry said.

A technical glitch led to the message being sent out at the weekend, the ministry said late Monday, adding that no confidential information was revealed.