Singapore today reported another 120 positive cases of nCoV, the highest since the outbreak in the country, bringing the total number of nationwide infections to 1,309.

Of the new cases on April 5, 116 were domestic infections, mostly involving two dormitories with migrant workers. Nearly 20,000 people in the two areas received isolation orders for 14 days.

The number of new infections increased by 60% compared to 75 cases recorded yesterday. To date, Singapore has reported 6 deaths from nCoV, the mortality rate is only approximately 0.46%.

In response to the epidemic, Singapore has introduced strict "community isolation" measures, including banning tourists from all countries from March 23, closing bars and boarding venues. night from March 27, restricting gathering to 10 people, fining individuals or restaurants that do not comply with the requirement to keep a distance of one meter. People are encouraged to stay home and just go out to buy basic supplies.

The government is transforming a large exhibition center in eastern Singapore into a medical facility to serve patients who have recovered from nCoV infection but are still at risk of re-infection. Last month, Singapore also converted a hotel into a quarantine area for 500 people.