11 more Covid cases detected at Westlite Woodlands dormitory
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ANOTHER 11 workers staying at Westlite Woodlands dormitory have tested positive for Covid-19, including 10 who have recovered from the virus, said the Ministry of Manpower on Wednesday. This comes after a 35-year-old Bangladeshi worker staying at the purpose-built dorm tested positive for the virus on Monday, despite receiving both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.
The Straits Times understands that plans are now being made to move hundreds of workers to a quarantine facility.
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