Singapore’s health specialists are keeping an eye on a subsequent rise in COVID-19 cases, even as they anticipate regular wave after wave of infections.
In the week of April 27 to May 3, an estimated 14, 200 cases of COVID-19 were reported, an increase from 11, 100 circumstances the previous year.
The average daily COVID-19 hospitalizations increased from 102 to 133, but the average daily intensive care unit cases decreased from three to two, according to a media release from the Ministry of Health ( MOH) and the Communicable Diseases Agency ( CDA ) on May 13.
They added that hospitals in Singapore are already able to handle the rise in cases.
Monthly COVID-19 waves are anticipated throughout the year, according to the government.
The rise in circumstances could be the result of a number of variables, including declining population immunity.
The major COVID-19 varieties now available in Singapore are LF. 7 and NB. 1. 8 and  , which account for more than two-thirds of directly sequenced situations.  ,
Both of these variations are descended from the JN. 1 version, which is also the one used to make the most recent COVID-19 immunization.  ,
Individuals with an increased risk of severe COVID-19 treatments should be kept informed, according to MOH and CDA, and they advise them to get an extra dose about a year after their last injection.  ,
At-risk people include those over the age of 60, those who are clinically fragile, or those who reside in aged care facilities.  ,
The authorities stated that “healthcare workers and individuals living or working with biologically vulnerable individuals are also encouraged to get the vaccine.”
The COVID-19 vaccination is still available to those who are at least six months old.
Healthier SG polyclinics and common practice centers offer COVID-19 vaccinations.  ,
According to MOH and CDA, members of the public are advised to take precautionary steps and act in social and personal ways.  ,
This includes frequently washing one’s nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, and sanitizing person’s frequently.  ,
The public was even given the advice to avoid social interactions and superfluous travel when they were restless.  ,
It was also suggested to wear a helmet in crowded places or when symptoms included a runny nose, sore throat, headache, and/or disease.  ,