askST: Covid-19 cases are increasing, what should I do to protect myself?

[radish]

well...

Singapore sees rise in COVID-19 cases as authorities say 'periodic' waves are expected​

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/covid-19-cases-rise-singapore-monitoring-5126281

 

[Lchlch]

I hope certain strict restrictions in place.
Like gv free art kits
All my free art kits expired..

 

[IndigoEyes]

Maybe just more testings. Hmm, people just need to wear mask when in crowded places and MRT/bus.

 

[touchring1]

So easy, just wear a mask, wash hands regularly, drink more plain water, and avoid sick people. What's so difficult? I thought this should be SOP?

 

[buttbERry]

time to wear mask liao

 

[iluvchickenwing]

alot nt wearing masks.... hope dun hv to cos its so stuffy n humid. 2pid mrt boh aircon flow. pay for transport increase also still kena bad trains.

 

[NintendoSwitch]

need to start stocking up masks and covid kit again？

The ART test kit is not a cure. It was only needed because the government forced people to report ART test status to their companies on a weekly basis in order to be allowed to continue to work and make money. In China there was expose about testing centres being subcon to peepur connected to Winnie the Pooh's faction earning like siao when he imposed lockdown. Stacks of cash in video. End of the day ish money making scheme to enlich him.

 

[NintendoSwitch]

I hope certain strict restrictions in place.
Like gv free art kits
All my free art kits expired..

Pls no. Gib a few ART kits later sey dey spent simi billions and upz GST a few percent again.

 

[Medicated Oil]

I hope certain strict restrictions in place.
Like gv free art kits
All my free art kits expired..

We are on our own.
No more free kits.
Go and buy ourselves.
And decide whether you want to wear mask cos it is your own health.

 

[rachoon]

nothing
cause healthy no need wear mask one

this for sure

 

[AUTUMN&WINTER]

Just met my neighbour who told me her family members went for the jabs. She went for the jab regularly. She asked me to go for the jab, I told her ' no no no'.

 

[Ronin881]

Aside from wearing masks, you can always wash your hands with soap carefully and regularly.

When you reach home, you should shower first to remove all germs.

Do change your clothing and underwear on a daily basis.

 

[ZhuMingQiang]

covid is back.......

https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...increasing-what-should-i-do-to-protect-myself

SINGAPORE – There has been a recent uptick in Covid-19 cases here, with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) stating on May 13 that the estimated number of such cases stood at 14,200 for the week of April 27 to May 3, up from 11,100 the previous week.

This comes more than two years after Singapore lifted all its pandemic restrictions in February 2023.

With Covid-19 now treated as an endemic disease, do people need to return to precautions such as regular mask wearing and hand sanitising to protect themselves? AskST takes a look.

Q. Why is there a spike in Covid-19 cases now?

A. MOH and CDA said that among the possible reasons for the current increase in cases is waning population immunity.

This could be down to waning immunity in individuals who have not taken a Covid-19 shot in some time, said Dr Leong Hoe Nam, an infectious disease expert with Rophi Clinic.

Lower uptake of the updated vaccines also means that newer strains of the coronavirus can overcome existing immunity trained by “out-of-date vaccines”, Dr Leong said.

Fewer people taking the updated vaccines can also result in reduced herd immunity, he added.

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, in a Facebook post on May 13, said: “As with other endemic respiratory diseases, periodic Covid-19 waves are expected throughout the year.”

The two main Covid-19 variants currently circulating in Singapore are LF.7 and NB.1.8 – both descended from the JN.1 variant that emerged in August 2023 – which currently account for more than two-thirds of cases here.

Can take Vitamin C supplements or fruits.

Practise good hygiene of washing hands with handwash before dining & after going for toilet breaks.

 

[Horiv3]

 

[ZhuMingQiang]

covid is back.......

https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...increasing-what-should-i-do-to-protect-myself

SINGAPORE – There has been a recent uptick in Covid-19 cases here, with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) stating on May 13 that the estimated number of such cases stood at 14,200 for the week of April 27 to May 3, up from 11,100 the previous week.

This comes more than two years after Singapore lifted all its pandemic restrictions in February 2023.

With Covid-19 now treated as an endemic disease, do people need to return to precautions such as regular mask wearing and hand sanitising to protect themselves? AskST takes a look.

Q. Why is there a spike in Covid-19 cases now?

A. MOH and CDA said that among the possible reasons for the current increase in cases is waning population immunity.

This could be down to waning immunity in individuals who have not taken a Covid-19 shot in some time, said Dr Leong Hoe Nam, an infectious disease expert with Rophi Clinic.

Lower uptake of the updated vaccines also means that newer strains of the coronavirus can overcome existing immunity trained by “out-of-date vaccines”, Dr Leong said.

Fewer people taking the updated vaccines can also result in reduced herd immunity, he added.

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, in a Facebook post on May 13, said: “As with other endemic respiratory diseases, periodic Covid-19 waves are expected throughout the year.”

The two main Covid-19 variants currently circulating in Singapore are LF.7 and NB.1.8 – both descended from the JN.1 variant that emerged in August 2023 – which currently account for more than two-thirds of cases here.

Maybe those Covid-19 vaxxed & boostered ones with previous/existing side-effects or underlying medical conditions to end up weak health & more prone to be infected with the latest strains again & again?

 

[kimsix]

Our population back to pre-covid dense or even worse off

Just take the MRT or queue cai png.

What else you want us to do? No WFH mandate from gahment...just pray heng sway

 

[Joseph12]

covid is back.......

https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...increasing-what-should-i-do-to-protect-myself

SINGAPORE – There has been a recent uptick in Covid-19 cases here, with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) stating on May 13 that the estimated number of such cases stood at 14,200 for the week of April 27 to May 3, up from 11,100 the previous week.

This comes more than two years after Singapore lifted all its pandemic restrictions in February 2023.

With Covid-19 now treated as an endemic disease, do people need to return to precautions such as regular mask wearing and hand sanitising to protect themselves? AskST takes a look.

Q. Why is there a spike in Covid-19 cases now?

A. MOH and CDA said that among the possible reasons for the current increase in cases is waning population immunity.

This could be down to waning immunity in individuals who have not taken a Covid-19 shot in some time, said Dr Leong Hoe Nam, an infectious disease expert with Rophi Clinic.

Lower uptake of the updated vaccines also means that newer strains of the coronavirus can overcome existing immunity trained by “out-of-date vaccines”, Dr Leong said.

Fewer people taking the updated vaccines can also result in reduced herd immunity, he added.

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, in a Facebook post on May 13, said: “As with other endemic respiratory diseases, periodic Covid-19 waves are expected throughout the year.”

The two main Covid-19 variants currently circulating in Singapore are LF.7 and NB.1.8 – both descended from the JN.1 variant that emerged in August 2023 – which currently account for more than two-thirds of cases here.

I mean if Minister of tik tok isn't in his war room planning his next move and ordering 20000 beds on ships to quarantine those who got it, it simply means they aren't worried about it

 

[Joseph12]

Our population back to pre-covid dense or even worse off

Just take the MRT or queue cai png.

What else you want us to do? No WFH mandate from gahment...just pray heng sway

Already if you test positive before doctors, there's no quarantine and I think doctors never even said voluntary responsible societal isolation

If that's the case, well if you already blow so much on Lady Gaga tickets, go or don't go?

 

[limmk]