SINGAPORE — Square 2 @ Novena, Far East Plaza and Ngee Ann City were added to a list of public places that had been visited by Covid-19 cases during their infectious period.

In its evening update on the coronavirus situation in Singapore on Saturday (Oct 10), the Ministry of Health (MOH) said that the infectious persons had visited:

• Kushikatsu Tanaka restaurant in Clarke Quay on Sept 28 between 6.30pm and 9.30pm

• Takashimaya Department Store at Ngee Ann City on Sept 29 between 6.05pm and 6.40pm

• Don Don Donki outlet at Square 2 @ Novena on Oct 1 between 5.55pm and 6.25pm

• Joeun Salon at Far East Plaza on Oct 4 between 2.55pm and 4pm

MOH said that it would have already notified individuals who were identified as close contacts of the confirmed cases.

"As a precautionary measure, persons who had been at these locations during the specified timings should monitor their health closely for 14 days from their date of visit," it added.

"They should see a doctor promptly if they develop symptoms of acute respiratory infection (such as cough, sore throat and runny nose), as well as fever and loss of taste or smell, and inform the doctor of their exposure history."

MOH added that individuals may also access the SafeEntry Location Matching Self-Check service via the TraceTogether app, SingPass Mobile, or at https://wereyouthere.safeentry.gov.sg to check whether they were at these locations during the specified timings, based on their own SafeEntry records.

Members of the public also do not need to avoid places where confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been, MOH said.

The National Environment Agency will engage the management of the affected premises to provide guidance on cleaning and disinfection.

On Saturday, MOH reported seven new cases of Covid-19 in Singapore, including five imported cases, one in the community, and another residing in a foreign worker dormitory.