Singapore posts new high in virus cases as 8 more deaths logged

Singapore’s health ministry reported 2,268 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, the highest since the beginning of the pandemic.

The country also reported eight new deaths due to the coronavirus.

A recent rise in cases after the relaxation of some Covid-19 measures has prompted Singapore to pause further reopening. More than 80% of its population has been vaccinated against the virus.

From this week, Singapore tightened some curbs such as limiting social gatherings to two people and making work from home a default.