It’s time to mask up: Singapore has reported a sharp rise in recent
Covid-19 cases, recording close to 26,000 infections in the last week,
making a 90% increase from the 13,700 cases registered in the week
before that.
The KP.1 and KP.2 variants, belong to a new family of subvariants
called “FLiRT”, accounted for more than two-thirds of cases in the city.
Currently, Covid-19 is treated as an endemic disease in Singapore,
and the local health ministry has not shared plans for any form of
social restrictions or any other mandatory type of measures for now.
However, health minister Ong Ye Kung has cautioned that the wave of
infections is expected to peak between the middle and end of June, and
urged the public to stay updated with their vaccinations to protect
against current and emerging virus strains.
The public is also urged to exercise personal and social
responsibility, including maintaining good personal hygiene, reducing
social interactions when feeling unwell, and wearing masks if medically
vulnerable, in crowded areas, or when symptomatic.
With the major holiday season fast approaching, travellers are
advised to stay vigilant and adopt the necessary travel precautions.
Travellers may view Singapore’s health advisories here.