Singapore Faces COVID-19 Surge: 25,900 New Cases in a Week, Health Minister Urges Mask-Wearing and Vaccination
May 20, 2024![Singapore Faces COVID-19 Surge: 25,900 New Cases in a Week, Health Minister Urges Mask-Wearing and Vaccination](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/ab0fe53c0ec6e66be0042d6abbd69788f6c13d2969d704a100ab2f699ad82a2dc7511c8fc497bc8753c097b8651ba4ea767d53fc9434602eba4fbcaf66dda1c3.png)
Singapore is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases with over 25,900 new infections reported in the past week.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung has advised residents to wear masks as the wave is expected to peak soon.
There has been an increase in hospitalizations, necessitating effective management of hospital capacity.
Vaccination for high-risk groups is emphasized to prevent strain on the healthcare system.
Singapore's status as a global hub makes it vulnerable to COVID-19 waves, particularly from variants JN.1 and its sub-lineages.
Vaccination remains crucial to protect against current and emerging strains and to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed.
Summary based on 32 sources
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