Data on Migrant Workers Infected with COVID-19 in 2021

Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Minister for Health in 2021, what percentage of migrant workers who were infected with COVID-19 (i) had no or mild symptoms, (ii) required oxygen supplementation in general wards, (iii) were in the intensive care unit and (iv) died, respectively.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: Among migrant workers (Employment Pass, S Pass and Work Permit holders) infected with COVID-19 reported between 1 January 2021 and 27 December 2021, 99.9% had no or mild symptoms, 0.11% required oxygen supplementation, 0.021% were in the intensive care unit and 0.0042% passed away from complications due to COVID-19 infection. The data is based on the worst-ever condition of each COVID-19 case.