Singapore braces for COVID-19 surge with over 25,900 cases recorded in a week

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

 

 

Government urges citizens to wear masks

 

Singapore is experiencing a new wave of 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.

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Significant surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations

The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported that 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.

 

To manage hospital capacity, public hospitals have been directed to reduce non-urgent elective surgeries and transfer suitable patients to transitional care facilities or home care through the Mobile Inpatient Care@Home program, which allows clinically suitable patients to be treated at home.

 

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https://www.msn.com/en-in/health/other/singapore-braces-for-covid-19-surge-with-over-25-900-cases-recorded-in-a-week-govt-urges-citizens-to-wear-masks/ar-BB1mDfY4

 

 

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[stoner]

2 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

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.

 

while new cases surged the other numbers do not match the surge which is great. cases almost doubled but hospitalizations did not rise in tandem. there was virtually no increase in icu cases which is fantastic. a good indication that the virus is far less lethal now. 

 

any word on death numbers ? it is the most important number after all. 

[2long]

Why this nonsense?

No one (with a brain) believes in or is scared of this silly virus anymore!

It's more fearmongering to keep us in order!

[JoseThailand]

Again? Not even funny anymore

[Danderman123]

On 5/22/2024 at 7:46 AM, 2long said:

Why this nonsense?

No one (with a brain) believes in or is scared of this silly virus anymore!

It's more fearmongering to keep us in order!

The issue is that COVID could evolve into a more lethal variant. As long as there are large numbers of hosts, there will be future variants, and some may be no fun.

[Robert Paulson]

6 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

The issue is that COVID could evolve into a more lethal variant. As long as there are large numbers of hosts, there will be future variants, and some may be no fun.

Just get boosted and wear masks, you’ll be fine

[Danderman123]

23 minutes ago, Robert Paulson said:

Just get boosted and wear masks, you’ll be fine

Some of that is good advice under current conditions.

 

If a nasty variant emerges, more will be required.

[Robert Paulson]

5 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

Some of that is good advice under current conditions.

 

If a nasty variant emerges, more will be required.

Maybe lockdown yourself. Listen to everything the government tells you. Should keep you safe. We could make a list of bullet points. 

[EVENKEEL]

it's a stark reminder of how easily and quickly the populace will inject anything the gov tells them. 

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