Covid-19 cases in Singapore reaches an all-time high in 2023. People have been reassured by the Health Ministry that the numbers are lower than they were throughout the pandemic.
Covid in SINGAPOREAn increasing number of 19 infections and hospitalisations are straining the local hospitals.
The alert was also issued by the Ministry of Health (MOH), which reassured the public that the number of cases is not as great as it was during the pandemic and that the circulating variants do not appear to be more dangerous.
32,035 individuals were diagnosed with Covid-19 during the week ending December 2; this is the greatest number of infections recorded this year. In March, the previous weekly peak for infections was 28,410.
The most recent figure represents an increase of nearly 10,000 from the 22,094 that were identified in the preceding week. Infections per week have averaged approximately 15,000 for the past two to three months.
There has been an increase in the quantity of individuals requiring intensive care treatment and hospitalisation.
The average daily Covid-19 hospitalisations increased to 225 from 136 the previous week, and the average daily intensive care unit (ICU) cases rose to four from one the week prior, according to a statement released by the MOH on December 8.
It stated, “This has further burdened our already overburdened hospitals.”
Nine patients were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a hospital during the week of November 26 to December 2, an increase from four the week prior. However, due to the fact that intensive care treatment requirements and hospitalisation typically follow infections, the numbers may increase in the coming weeks.
This occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic that occurred in March and April 2023, when the number of ICU admissions per week for this infection crested at sixteen approximately three weeks after the outbreak’s zenith.
This surge caused 54 fatalities from Covid-19 in April and 53 in May. During the remaining months, the monthly mortality toll varied between five and twenty-eight. While individuals aged 60 years and above comprised the majority of fatalities, one infant unfortunately passed away in October.
The increase in cases “could be due to a number of factors,” according to the ministry, “including increased travel and community interactions during the holiday season and year-end travel.”
Seniors and individuals who are medically vulnerable were exhorted to ensure that their Covid-19 vaccinations remained current. They ought to demonstrate social responsibility by remaining at home when they are ill. Additionally, they should don masks in crowded, poorly ventilated areas.
Additionally, individuals were advised to visit the emergency department of a hospital exclusively in the event of critical or life-threatening conditions.
This is to ensure that “our hospital capacity remains available for patients who urgently require acute hospital care” and to facilitate prompt treatment for those with grievous illnesses.
The ministry issued a separate statement on December 8 in which it denied Dr. Gabriel Oon’s claims that “the development and administration of mRNA vaccines have resulted in the emergence of new virus mutants or variants.”
It further stated that there is no evidence that the mRNA vaccines contributed to the mutation of the virus, which is factually incorrect.
It further stated, “In contrast to the assertions made by Dr. Oon, the mRNA vaccines do not comprise live Sars-CoV-2 virus.” mRNA vaccine components include RNA material that, when translated into a viral protein, elicits an immune response in humans. It is not predicated on the Sars-CoV-2 pathogen being rendered inactive.
Dr. Oon has previously expressed dissent towards mRNA vaccines.
He urged individuals to receive the Sinovac vaccine instead, describing them as “useless now and obsolete in the presence of mutations” in 2021.
The MOH further stated that “the overwhelming majority of Singaporeans received the vaccines,” which was “the primary reason Singapore recorded one of the lowest excess death rates in the world during the pandemic.”
It further stated that vaccines do not provide absolute protection, which explains why a minority of vaccinated individuals perished.
Additional hospitalisations as the number of Covid-19 cases in Singapore reaches an all-time high in 2023.
People have been reassured by the Health Ministry that the numbers are lower than they were throughout the pandemic.
Covid in SINGAPOREAn increasing number of 19 infections and hospitalisations are straining the local hospitals.
The alert was also issued by the Ministry of Health (MOH), which reassured the public that the number of cases is not as great as it was during the pandemic and that the circulating variants do not appear to be more dangerous.
32,035 individuals were diagnosed with Covid-19 during the week ending December 2; this is the greatest number of infections recorded this year. In March, the previous weekly peak for infections was 28,410.
The most recent figure represents an increase of nearly 10,000 from the 22,094 that were identified in the preceding week. Infections per week have averaged approximately 15,000 for the past two to three months.
There has been an increase in the quantity of individuals requiring intensive care treatment and hospitalisation.
The average daily Covid-19 hospitalisations increased to 225 from 136 the previous week, and the average daily intensive care unit (ICU) cases rose to four from one the week prior, according to a statement released by the MOH on December 8.
It stated, “This has further burdened our already overburdened hospitals.”
Nine patients were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a hospital during the week of November 26 to December 2, an increase from four the week prior. However, due to the fact that intensive care treatment requirements and hospitalisation typically follow infections, the numbers may increase in the coming weeks.
This occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic that occurred in March and April 2023, when the number of ICU admissions per week for this infection crested at sixteen approximately three weeks after the outbreak’s zenith.
This surge caused 54 fatalities from Covid-19 in April and 53 in May. During the remaining months, the monthly mortality toll varied between five and twenty-eight. While individuals aged 60 years and above comprised the majority of fatalities, one infant unfortunately passed away in October.
The increase in cases “could be due to a number of factors,” according to the ministry, “including increased travel and community interactions during the holiday season and year-end travel.”
Seniors and individuals who are medically vulnerable were exhorted to ensure that their Covid-19 vaccinations remained current. They ought to demonstrate social responsibility by remaining at home when they are ill. Additionally, they should don masks in crowded, poorly ventilated areas.
Additionally, individuals were advised to visit the emergency department of a hospital exclusively in the event of critical or life-threatening conditions.
This is to ensure that “our hospital capacity remains available for patients who urgently require acute hospital care” and to facilitate prompt treatment for those with grievous illnesses.
The ministry issued a separate statement on December 8 in which it denied Dr. Gabriel Oon’s claims that “the development and administration of mRNA vaccines have resulted in the emergence of new virus mutants or variants.”
It further stated that there is no evidence that the mRNA vaccines contributed to the mutation of the virus, which is factually incorrect.
It further stated, “In contrast to the assertions made by Dr. Oon, the mRNA vaccines do not comprise live Sars-CoV-2 virus.” mRNA vaccine components include RNA material that, when translated into a viral protein, elicits an immune response in humans. It is not predicated on the Sars-CoV-2 pathogen being rendered inactive.
Dr. Oon has previously expressed dissent towards mRNA vaccines.
He urged individuals to receive the Sinovac vaccine instead, describing them as “useless now and obsolete in the presence of mutations” in 2021.
The MOH further stated that “the overwhelming majority of Singaporeans received the vaccines,” which was “the primary reason Singapore recorded one of the lowest excess death rates in the world during the pandemic.”
It further stated that vaccines do not provide absolute protection, which explains why a minority of vaccinated individuals perished.
While Covid-19 cases in Singapore reach an all-time high in 2023, it is important to maintain personal hygiene, like wear mask, wash your hand with hand rub. If you have mild symptoms like flu, fever or cough, do see a clinic near you. For resident staying in Toa Payoh. you may visit Healthcare United Toa Payoh clinic quickly. If you have done ART at home and it is positive, you may do a telemedicine consult with us.