Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Sunday that he has tested positive for Covid-19 in Germany and cannot continue with his work trip across Europe as he is in isolation.
Heng, 61, wrote in a Facebook post that he tested positive for the coronavirus on Saturday, despite donning a mask and avoiding crowds throughout his European trip.
"Tested positive for COVID-19 in Berlin yesterday, despite keeping our masks on and avoiding crowds throughout the trip. I woke up with a sore throat. My symptoms are so far not serious, thankfully because I am vaccinated and boosted," he said.
"Unfortunately, I will not be able to continue with my work trip as I am currently in isolation. My apologies to everyone involved in the rest of the trip, especially to the organisers of the inaugural Point Zero Forum," he said.
