S'pore's Covid-19 wave eases as weekly cases and hospitalisations dip
The latest data shows the number of hospitalisations has decreased to about 118 cases daily. PHOTO: ST FILE
SINGAPORE - Singapore's recent Covid-19 wave is easing, with the number of cases dipping to about 15,300 weekly, said Minister of Health Ong Ye Kung.
The latest data, which Mr Ong called 'encouraging', also shows the number of hospitalisations has decreased to about 118 cases daily.
In his Facebook post on June 14, he added that when the wave first picked up in late April, the Republic saw the estimated weekly infections spike to about 26,400 cases.
Healthcare institutions in Singapore also faced increased patient load, with daily Covid-19 hospitalisations reaching around 174 cases.
'The good news is that ICU cases remained consistently low throughout this wave, staying at just about two to three cases daily,' Mr Ong said.
'This shows how our healthcare system has built up stronger resilience in managing Covid-19.'
Amid signs that the wave is slowing down, he said that wastewater surveillance readings have also declined, referring to the quick and accurate barometer to detect diseases.
In his post, Mr Ong reminded the public that similar to seasonal influenzas, such Covid-19 waves can still put pressure on Singapore's healthcare system.
He added that Singaporeans must continue to prepare for new pandemics or future waves.
'We will keep monitoring the situation closely, particularly the emergence of new variants, and update the public accordingly,' he said.
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