August 03, 2021
The ministry said most of the backlog was cleared over the weekend, and the situation should improve.
The Straits Times
SINGAPORE - The Ministry of Health (MOH) has apologised for delays in taking people under quarantine orders to government quarantine facilities.
In response to queries from The Straits Times, MOH on Monday (Aug 2) said the number of people under quarantine has increased manyfold with the emergence of Covid-19 clusters linked to KTV lounges and the Jurong Fishery Port, as well as other smaller clusters.
The surge led to delays in taking people to the facilities, as well as communications gaps for some under quarantine, said MOH.
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