Breakdown of Number of COVID-19 Cases by Type of Residence Prior to Diagnosis

Assoc Prof Walter Theseira asked the Minister for Health whether he can provide a breakdown of the number of COVID-19 cases by type of residence in Singapore prior to diagnosis, namely (i) registered hotels and serviced apartments (ii) group quarters such as dormitories and hostels (iii) residential housing where the case is an unregistered commercial occupier (eg. through Airbnb, unregistered sublet, or other commercial arrangement) (iv) residential housing where the case is an unregistered family or friend of a registered occupier (v) residential housing where the case is a registered occupier or owner and (vi) no residence, as the case was quarantined immediately on entry.

Mr Gan Kim Yong: As of 17 February 2020, there were 77 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Singapore. Of these, 10 were staying in hotels or serviced apartments. One was living on board a cargo vessel, one was living in Malaysia, and one was living in a dormitory. Six were evacuated from Wuhan and quarantined on entry. The remaining cases were living in residential housing prior to diagnosis.