According to a latest statement released by the Singapore Management University (SMU), the faculty member and one other coursemate who returned to Singapore with the affected student, have cleared the tests.

They are now on home quarantine.

The boyfriend of the affected student is well and is quarantined at the hospital. He has also cleared the test.

In its statement, the university said it is in contact with all 17 students, who had extended their trip in North America after the Business Study Mission and 'they are well'.