The health ministry of Singapore  said that the country has reported 741 new novel coronavirus cases today, taking the total number of infections to 20,939.<br />'' <br />'' In its daily the ministry told that a majority of these cases were foreign work permit holders, including Indians, residing in packed dormitories.<br />'' <br />'' Only five of the new cases are Singapore citizens or permanent residents (foreigners).<br />'' <br />''<br />''Meanwhile, the Indian High Commissioner in Singapore has said the first of the nearly 20 special flights to evacuate stranded Indians from the city-state will start on Friday.<br />