Covid Alert: THIS Country Sees Massive Rise in Cases; Minister Advises Wearing of Masks | Details Here
"We are at the beginning part of the wave where it is steadily rising," Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said, according to a Straits Times report.
Covid News: Singapore is witnessing a massive surge in COVID-19, with authorities recording over 25,900 cases from May 5 to 11. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung advised the public to wear masks again on Saturday. “We are at the beginning part of the wave where it is steadily rising,” Kung stated. “So, I would say the wave should peak in the next two to four weeks, which means between mid- and end of June,” he told The Straits Times.
Surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations
According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), the number of COVID-19 cases increased significantly, from 13,700 the previous week to 25,900 in the week of May 5 to 11. Average daily hospitalisations rose to about 250 from 181 the previous week, while intensive care unit (ICU) cases remained low, increasing slightly from two to three daily.
“We are at the beginning part of the wave where it is steadily rising,” Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said, according to a Straits Times report.
“The wave should peak in the next two to four weeks, which means between mid- and end-June,” he added.
The minister has encouraged those at highest risk of disease—including individuals aged 60 and above, medically vulnerable individuals, and residents of aged care facilities—to get an additional dose of the Covid-19 vaccine if they have not been vaccinated in the past 12 months.
Is Singapore Imposing Mulling to Impose Restrictions?
Speaking about social restrictions Ong said there were no plans for any form of social restrictions as of now, as Covid-19 is treated as an endemic disease in Singapore. The minister added that imposing additional measures would be a last resort.
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