2 die of complications from Covid-19 as coronavirus cases surpass 20,000 in Singapore

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[UPDATED, May 6, 10.59pm]:

Two Singaporeans have died due to complications from Covid-19 infection, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH) on May 6.

Case 1414, a 97-year-old woman, died on May 5. She was confirmed to have Covid-19 on April 7, and had a history of hypertension. The National Centre for Infectious Diseases has reached out to her family and is extending assistance to them.

Case 1528, a 73-year-old man, died from complications due to Covid-19 infection on May 6. He was confirmed to have the infection on April 7, and had a history of hypertension, hyperlipidaemia and diabetes mellitus, said MOH in its statement. Singapore General Hospital has reached out to his family and is extending assistance to them.

Additionally, MOH has reported 788 new coronavirus cases in Singapore today (May 6). 

Of these, 13 cases are from the community, with 11 Singaporeans/PRs. Two are Work Pass holders.

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