Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:26pm on 16 Dec 2023,Saturday Health & Wellness
As Singapore witnesses a 75% spike in COVID-19 cases, the Ministry of Health strongly encourages mask-wearing in crowded places, irrespective of health status. The surge, with 56,043 cases from Dec 3 to 9, sees average daily hospitalizations rising from 225 to 350. The intensive care unit reports an increase from four to nine daily cases. Predominantly, the JN.1 variant is responsible. The Ministry emphasizes personal and social responsibility, urging unwell individuals to stay home and advising travelers to wear masks, obtain travel insurance, and avoid poorly ventilated crowded areas.
