COVID-19: NCID studies show local transmission in Singapore’s general community has been low

COVID-19 infections within the wider Singapore population are low, according to initial findings from three new studies based on samples taken in the last two weeks of March. However, the preliminary research also showed infection rates among close contacts and household members of confirmed cases have been underestimated. The studies are conducted to gauge the prevalence of the coronavirus and will help determine the effectiveness of control measures. Subscribe to our channel here: cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service on Telegram: cna.asia/telegram Follow us: CNA: cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia

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