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Q: Does Omicron spell tighter community measures for Singapore?
A: Unless borders were completely shut, it was always a matter of time before Omicron arrived in Singapore and started circulating in the community, said Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health .The recent announcement by WHO that the vaccinations are still effective in protecting against severe disease and death means that Singapore's endemic Covid-19 strategy of relying on vaccination, boosters and natural infection is still relevant.
"What is important is to continue to monitor the data arising from Omicron infections, to be sure that there is no increased risk of symptomatic infections and severe disease for people who are fully vaccinated. Hence, there is presently no need to retighten any of the measures," Prof Teo said.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...omicron-what-we-know-and-what-it-means-for-us
