Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:18pm on 17 Dec 2023,Sunday Health & Wellness
Singapore experiences a spike in Covid-19 cases, reaching 56,043 in the week of December 3 to 9, compared to 32,035 the previous week. The Health Ministry reinstates mask advisories in crowded places and urges precautions for travelers. Average daily hospitalizations and ICU cases rise, prompting additional measures to safeguard healthcare capacity. The dominant strain, JN.1, raises concerns, but no clear evidence of increased transmissibility or severity. Singapore emphasizes vaccination's crucial role, urging public cooperation. Daily updates on Covid-19 cases will be available on the Health Ministry's website from December 19, 2023.
