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The Evolution of Singapore’s COVID-19 Response: A Detailed Account of Contact Tracing and Outbreak Management

The Early Stage of the Outbreak and Initial Response

In the initial days of the COVID-19 outbreak, Singapore’s public health officials closely monitored the rapidly changing situation. By late January, there were 6,065 confirmed cases worldwide, with the vast majority—around 5,997—being within China. Despite the global spread, the outbreak remained concentrated in China, prompting targeted measures to prevent imported cases.