Update on COVID-19 – Case 62877

A Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Full-Time National Serviceman (NSF) tested positive for COVID-19 on 6 May 2021. He has been identified by the Ministry of Health as Case 62877. On 4 May, he was served a Quarantine Order for being a close contact of Case 62824, a member of his household. The serviceman is asymptomatic and is currently warded at Mount Elizabeth Hospital. The SAF has been in contact with him and his family to render support and assistance.

The serviceman last visited Sembawang Camp on 4 May. As part of precautionary measures in place for positive cases detected, the SAF has carried out immediate and thorough disinfection of the premises the serviceman had been in. All personnel who had been identified as close contacts have also been swab tested and are under quarantine.