New COVID-19 Wave Hits Hong Kong And Singapore: Symptoms To Watch Out For
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New Covid Cases Today: Hong Kong and Singapore have recorded an increase in coronavirus cases. The new Covid wave has raised an alarm across the globe.
New Covid Cases: Almost six years after the COVID-19 pandemic, a new wave of the virus has seemingly resurged in parts of Asia. As per reports, Hong Kong and Singapore have recorded an increase in coronavirus cases. The new coronavirus wave has raised an alarm across the globe.
In Hong Kong, the virus has surged to a 'quite high" level, according to Albert Au, head of the Communicable Disease Branch at the city's Centre for Health Protection. The percentage of respiratory samples testing positive has reached its highest point in a year, accompanied by a rise in severe cases and fatalities. In the week ending May 3, 31 deaths were reported, marking a one-year high. Although the current wave hasn't hit the peaks seen in previous years, rising viral loads in sewage samples and increased Covid-related hospital visits and consultations point to widespread community transmission in the densely populated city of over 7 million.
Meanwhile, Singapore is experiencing its spike in cases. The Ministry of Health reported a 28 per cent increase in estimated Covid-19 cases, rising to 14,200 in the week ending May 3, alongside a nearly 30 per cent jump in daily hospitalisations. This marked the first formal update from the ministry in almost a year. Although the rise may be linked to waning immunity in the population, officials stated there is no current evidence that the circulating variants are more transmissible or severe than those previously seen during the pandemic.
Sore Throat – Often one of the first and most noticeable symptoms.
Runny or Stuffy Nose – Resembles symptoms of a common cold.
Fatigue – A deep sense of tiredness or exhaustion, even without much exertion.
Cough (Dry or Mild) – Usually not as severe as earlier waves, but persistent.
Headache – Tension-like headaches are increasingly being reported.
Muscle or Body Aches – General soreness or discomfort, especially in the back and limbs.
Low-Grade Fever or Chills – Not as high as with earlier variants, but still present in some cases.
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May 16, 2025, 17:06 IST
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