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Singapore has noticed a significant increase in Covid cases, as in the first week of this month, December 3-9, the estimated number of coronavirus infections rose to 56,043. Following the rise in cases, Singapore’s Ministry of Health has pleaded for masks to be worn. Use in crowded places, especially indoors. Travelers have also been advised to take precautions, such as wearing a mask at airports and avoiding crowded spaces with poor ventilation.
Singapore’s Ministry of Health said Covid cases in the first week of December rose to 56,043 from 32,035 last week. The average number of Covid hospitalizations rose to 350 from 225 last week, and the average number of cases in intensive care units (ICUs) rose to nine. up from 4 last week, he said.
The dominant strain causing these infections has been identified as JN.1, a sublineage of BA.2.86.
“Based on the available international and local data, there is currently no clear indication that BA.2.86 or JN.1 are more transmissible or cause more severe disease than other circulating variants,” authorities said.
Singapore has implemented new measures in the face of emerging Covid cases. These include the following:
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