Bangkok (People's Daily) - Fifty-two new coronavirus cases were reported in Singapore on Thursday, bringing the total number of cases to 683, the Singapore Ministry of Health announced.

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They include 28 people who recently traveled to Europe, North America, the Middle East, ASEAN and other parts of Asia. All except two were returning residents and long-term pass holders. 

In its daily update, two of the new cases were linked to the cluster involving the PCF Sparkletots pre-school in Fengshan, while one case was linked to Dover Court International School. 

Two people died from COVID-19, while 172 patients have recovered. Eighteen are in critical condition.