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Covid-19 cases in S’pore top 56,000 in first week of December, people urged to wear masks in crowded places

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Covid-19 infections jumped to 56,043 in the week of Dec 3 to 9, a 75 per cent increase over the 32,035 infections in the previous week, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Dec 15. MOH advised the public to wear masks in crowded places even if they are not sick, especially indoors or around vulnerable people. A second Covid-19 treatment facility will be opened at Singapore Expo Hall 10 to increase the number of beds for Covid-19 patients.

Covid-19 infections in Singapore surged to 56,043 in the first week of December, marking a 75% increase compared to the previous week. The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that daily updates will be provided starting from December 19. MOH urged the public to wear masks in crowded places, even if they are not sick, particularly indoors or around vulnerable individuals.

To accommodate more Covid-19 patients, a second treatment facility will be opened at Singapore Expo Hall 10, in addition to the existing facility at Crawfurd Hospital

 

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