Overview of the Covid-19 Situation in Singapore
The Singapore’s health ministry has implemented a mask mandate again amid a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in the past few days. Health authorities have recorded more than 25,900 cases of Covid from May 5 to 11. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung stated that the nation is at the beginning part of the wave where cases are steadily rising. The wave is expected to peak in the next two to four weeks, around mid- to end of June.
Key Statistics
- The number of Covid cases in the week of May 5 to 11 rose to 25,900, compared to 13,700 cases in the previous week.
- The average daily hospitalisations due to Covid increased to about 250 from 181 the week before.
- The average daily intensive care unit (ICU) cases remained low at three cases, slightly up from two in the previous week.
Health Minister’s Recommendations
Health Minister Ong urged vulnerable individuals to receive an additional vaccine jab if they did not take it last year. He emphasized the importance of preparing the healthcare system for potential increases in Covid cases.
Impact of Covid Variants
The predominant Covid variants globally are still JN.1 and its sub-lineages, including KP.1 and KP.2. Currently, KP.1 and KP.2 account for over two-thirds of cases in Singapore.
