Minister Edwin Tong self-isolating after Covid-19 exposure

Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong is self-isolating after being exposed to Covid-19.

He revealed this yesterday during a virtual speech at the Patron of the Arts Awards ceremony, which is organised by the National Arts Council annually to honour arts patrons.

Mr Tong said: "A few days ago, I was told by the healthcare professional who had swabbed me in a series of Covid tests since I returned from Tokyo that he himself had tested positive. So I'm now in isolation."

He was in Tokyo earlier this month to cheer on Team Singapore athletes during the recently concluded Paralympics.

As a result, he was unable to attend yesterday's award ceremony in person.

Ms Low Yen Ling, the Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth as well as for Trade and Industry, stepped in on his behalf to present trophies to the arts patrons.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on September 18, 2021, with the headline Minister Edwin Tong self-isolating after Covid-19 exposure. Subscribe