Singapore COVID-19 cases

The number of new cases were more than double the 3220 cases on Monday. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A rate of more than 1 shows the number of new weekly Covid-19 cases is increasing. The rate refers to the ratio of community cases for the past week over that of the week before. SINGAPORE - There were 7,109 new Covid-19 cases recorded in Singapore on Tuesday (June 21), more than double the 3,220 cases on Monday.

SINGAPORE: Singapore has seen a 23 per cent week-on-week increase in COVID-19 community infections, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Tuesday (Jun 21).

This is because it takes time for a person’s viral load to reach the threshold for detection by the test kit," said MOH. Singapore has not seen a significant increase of severe COVID-19 cases in its hospitals. They should also exercise individual and social responsibility. MOH said it will soon be deploying mobile vaccination teams to help seniors get boosted. “Vaccinations are critical to protect us against severe illness when infected with COVID-19, especially given the uptick in cases. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The Health Ministry said current international and local evidence shows that the severity of BA.4 and BA.5 infections is similar to that of earlier Omicron strains. About 30 per cent of the COVID-19 cases in the community in the past week were cases with BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants, as compared to 17 per cent, 8 per cent and 3 per cent for the previous three weeks respectively. Although the BA.2 subvariant still accounts for the bulk of Singapore’s COVID-19 infections, the Health Ministry said the proportion of BA.4 and BA.5 infections is rising.

Singapore is experiencing a 23 per cent week-on-week increase in COVID-19 community infections, driven largely by the Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5,

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SINGAPORE (June 21): There has been a 23% week-on-week increase in Covid-19 community infections in Singapore, largely driven by the increased spread of ...

The surge in BA.4 and BA.5 cases is likely to continue, driven by their higher transmissibility compared to BA.2,” it added. “Although the BA.2 subvariant still accounts for the bulk of our Covid-19 infections, the proportion of BA.4 and BA.5 infections is rising,” said the ministry in a statement issued here on Tuesday (June 21). SINGAPORE (June 21): There has been a 23% week-on-week increase in Covid-19 community infections in Singapore, largely driven by the increased spread of newer Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5, according to the republic’s Ministry of Health (MOH).

There has been a 23 per cent week-on-week increase in COVID-19 community infections in Singapore largely driven by the increased spread of newer Omicron ...

Singapore reported 7109 new Covid-19 infections on 21 Jun. The sharp increase in cases was reportedly due to new Omicron subvariants.

In comparison, these cases only accounted for 17%, 8%, and 3% of community cases the three weeks before. We also hope those who’re not yet fully vaccinated will do so ASAP to protect themselves and those around them. Although most of our Covid-19 cases are still of the BA.2 subvariant, the proportion of BA.4 and BA.5 cases in the community has apparently risen to 30% over the past weeks. MOH expects the surge in BA.4 and BA.5 cases to continue, as they’re more infectious than the BA.2 subvariant. The Ministry of Health (MOH) has since issued a statement sharing that the recent increase in Covid-19 cases was largely due to the newer Omicron subvariants, BA.4 and BA.5. On Tuesday (21 Jun), however, Singapore reported 7,109 new infections, almost double the number of cases from the day before.

While there's strong immunity, government is reminding people, particularly over 60s, that jab number 3 hugely reduces risk of death or serious illness.

Singapore has seen a 23 per cent week-on-week increase in Covid-19 community infections, largely driven by increased spread of newer Omicron subvariants ...

He tested positive for monkeypox on Jun 20. The Health Ministry said current international and local evidence shows that the severity of BA.4 and BA.5 infections is similar to that of earlier Omicron strains. About 30 per cent of the corona cases in the past week were of BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants, as compared to 17 per cent, 8 per cent and 3 per cent for the previous three weeks, respectively, the MOH said. Although the BA.2 subvariant still accounts for the bulk of Singapore’s Covid-19 infections, the Health Ministry said the proportion of BA.4 and BA.5 infections is rising. “The surge in BA.4 and BA.5 cases is likely to continue, driven by their higher transmissibility compared to BA.2,” it said. Singapore has seen a 23 per cent week-on-week increase in Covid-19 community infections, largely driven by increased spread of newer Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5, said the Ministry of Health (MOH).