SINGAPORE: According to Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, more people are expected to become ill and been hospitalized in the upcoming weeks as a result of Singapore’s ongoing COVID-19 infection wave.
He did, however, add that unlike the previous wave, which lasted from March to April, there are no plans to inflict any cultural restrictions.
Mr. Ong revealed that the estimated everyday cases have increased from about 1, 000 three weeks ago to 2, 000 over the past two weeks during the official beginning of the Stepping Stones Rehabilitation Centre and Serenity Centre at the Institute of Mental Health.
The majority of the spate of cases is caused by two variants: the & nbsp and EG. 5 and its HK sub-lineage. 3- both of which are XBB Omicron version descendants.
Collectively, they now account for more than 75 % of cases, according to Mr. Ong. & nbsp,
The number of diseases increased to about 4, 000 cases per day during the height of April. & nbsp,
He declared,” We will treat this as an endemic disease, in accordance with our plan, and live with it.” After all, there isn’t any evidence to suggest that the fresh varieties are more likely to cause serious disease than the earlier variant.
” All signs point to the continued effectiveness of existing vaccines in preventing serious diseases if infected by these new varieties.
However, he cautioned Singapore against reducing its COVID-19 defenses.
More people may become ill in the upcoming weeks, and if so, hospitalizations should increase. The number of waiting days will increase, he said.
Keeping up with immunisation is crucial.
Seniors or those who are biologically prone due to underlying illness were advised by Mr. Ong in his speech to take the necessary precautions, such as donning a mask in crowded areas.
Seniors and vulnerable people are advised to maintain their vaccinations current, which means getting vaccinated at least once a month, he said.
The COVID-19 disease has not gotten any milder since the pandemic crises, as I have previously stated. Because of vaccinations and the protected healing from infections, we are the ones who have grown stronger and more resilient.
However, it may deteriorate over time, just like all security.
He discussed the results of a Ministry of Health ( MOH ) study that revealed the incidence rate of severe illness that was observed at the height of Singapore’s most recent infection wave in April.