A coffeeshop in Woodlands is closed for 14 days after a 55-year-old stall assistant was confirmed with Covid-19, 8 World reported.

Mar. 24 marks the second day of the closure.

Located at Block 111 Woodlands Street 13, the coffeeshop will undergo disinfection during this period.

Speaking to 8 World, the owner of the coffeeshop, known as Chen, said that the confirmed case had worked at the drink stall.

She reported onset of symptoms on Mar. 18, and did not turn up for work after.

After visiting the doctor on Mar. 19, the patient rested at home.

She later tested positive on Mar. 21.

However, it is unclear how she had contracted the virus.

According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), a 55-year-old patient who was confirmed on Mar. 21 is currently warded in the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID).

She is identified as Case 426.

Chen also said that the stall assistant is currently in good condition.

Five other employees from the stall were placed under a 14-day quarantine.

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