MOH reports rise in COVID-19 infections, hospitalisation

Singapore witnessed a surge in COVID-19 infections and hospitalisation between Nov 26 to Dec 2, a press release from the Ministry of Health (MOH) stated on Friday (December 8, 2023).

As per the ministry, 32,035 instances had been registered as in comparison with 22,094 instances the week prior.

“The common each day COVID-19 hospitalisations rose to 225 from 136 the week earlier than, and the typical each day Intensive Care Unit (ICU) instances elevated to 4 instances in comparison with one case in the earlier week,” the official statement learn.

However, the federal government stated that there is no such thing as a proof that “the variants circulating regionally are extra transmissible or trigger extra extreme illness”.

Possible causes, precautions

It additionally identified a couple of components that would have performed a task in the rise of instances. Waning inhabitants immunity, elevated journey and interactions as a result of festive season are the seemingly causes behind the rise of COVID-19 infections.

The MOH has additionally listed a couple of precautionary measures to safeguard the residents from coronavirus.

Maintaining a great private hygiene, pertaining to the frequent washing of arms, nonetheless stays a key. Usage of masks is the opposite very important precaution one ought to abide by.

Vaccination

“Everyone is suggested to maintain updated with their COVID-19 vaccinations. This contains a further dose round one 12 months after their final vaccine dose for these aged 60 years and above, medically weak individuals, and residents of aged care services. Beyond this group, all people aged six months and above are additionally inspired to obtain the extra dose, notably for healthcare employees and family members/ caregivers of medically weak people,” the assertion learn.

“The up to date COVID-19 monovalent Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty and Moderna/Spikevax vaccines have been obtainable at our Joint Testing and Vaccination Centres, taking part Public Health Preparedness Clinics and chosen polyclinics since November 2023, and proceed to be free,” it added.

Please confer with https://gowhere.gov.sg/vaccine for the closest vaccination website and the forms of vaccines supplied at every website.