Singapore, May 1 (ANI/Xinhua): Singapore reported 1,732 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the total tally to 1,199,640.

Among the new cases, 1,694 were local transmissions and 38 were imported cases.

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Of the local cases, 216 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 1,478 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health.

A total of 225 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with seven cases in intensive care units.

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One death was reported from COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the total death toll to 1,336, according to the ministry. (ANI/Xinhua)

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