80 year-old Singaporean woman who was not vaccinated dies from COVID19 complications, the fifth death from the virus in 6 days
SINGAPORE: An 80-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications due to COVID-19 infection, the fifth death from the coronavirus in six days.
"She had not been vaccinated against COVID-19, and had a history of diabetes, hypertension and atrial fibrillation," said the ministry.The country reported 75 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections as of noon on Saturday, including 16 infections with no links to previous cases. Among the new cases, three are above the age of 70 who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, and at risk of serious illness, said the MOH.
The group size for social gatherings will also be increased to five from Aug 10, as will the cap for distinct visitors to households. However, people who are unvaccinated are strongly encouraged to remain in groups of no more than two.
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