The health ministry of Singapore has strongly advised unvaccinated people, particularly the older individuals, to stay at home over the next few weeks, amid concerns of community spread of COVID-19.

Singapore registered 88 new locally-transmitted COVID cases on Sunday, which is the highest daily number since August, 2020. This has been attributed to a rise in clusters of infections tied to karaoke bars and a fishery port. Fresh fish and seafood stalls were closed in markets on Sunday and fishmongers were tested for COVID-19.

Nearly 73% of the people in Singapore have received the first dose of a COVID-10 vaccine, and the government is working towards getting more of the elderly population vaccinated. People aged above 70 years have the lowest acceptance rate at around 71%... (Reuters, July 19, 2021)