Singapore reports highest single-day rise in COVID-19 cases

Commuters leave a train station during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Singapore

(Reuters) - Singapore's health ministry reported 1,504 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the highest since the beginning of the pandemic.

A recent rise in cases after the relaxation of some coronavirus measures has prompted Singapore to pause further reopening. More than 80% of its population has been vaccinated against the virus.

(Reporting by Juby Babu in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)