MOH said it does not think there is a need to worry as the number of people infected “is currently low compared to previous waves”.There was a spike in the number of Covid-19 infections here in the week of Sept 17 to 23. The 14,843 people diagnosed with the disease is more than double that of the previous week, when 6,401 cases were recorded.
The Ministry of Health said that it is monitoring the situation, but does not think there is a need to worry as the number of people infected “is currently low compared to previous waves”. April and May also recorded the highest number of Covid-19 deaths in 2023 – 54 and 53 deaths, respectively. The most common variant here currently is the HK.3, which accounts for almost half the infections. This is a sub-variant of EG.5.1, which has been dominant since July. All variants of the Covid-19 virus circulating today are Omicron sub-variants.
Dr Kurup said these might have led to an undetected surge in cases initially, “but cross transmission to those who are more vulnerable and who tend to seek medical care could perhaps account for the current trend”.MOH urged people to “maintain personal hygiene and keep up to date with their Covid-19 vaccinations, including a booster dose around one year after their last booster dose for those aged 60 years and above, medically vulnerable persons, and residents of aged care facilities”.
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