Lest you’re not aware, the number of COVID-19 cases reported in Singapore has gone down by quite a bit in the last few weeks.
This is despite the fact that the Omicron variant is now spreading in our community, with two clusters at this moment.
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So, would it remain stable?
No, according to Finance Minister and Co-Chair of the multi-ministry task force tackling COVID-19 in Singapore.
Lawrence Wong: Expect a New Wave of COVID-19 Cases in the Coming Days & Weeks
As we all immerse in the real-life drama of the WP Saga and the Wang Leehom Saga, the Omicron variant is slowly, but surely, leaking into community.
Last night (26 December), MOH announced that the approach to the Omicron variant will now be somewhat similar to other variants, whereby home recovery will be the default for most people.
In a Facebook post, Mr Wong summarised the key points of the announcement, and urged people to get their vaccines and boosters as they remain a key strategy to defend against the Omicron variant.
He, however, added one new information: he said that we “must expect a new wave of cases in the coming days and weeks. But we have done whatever we can to prepare for this next wave, and we can weather through it together as one people.”
Here’s his post:
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Well, days of three-digit daily cases might soon be gone.
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Omicron Variant
Initially, Singapore adopted a more conservative approach to “buy us more time” in studying more about Omicron.
However, new knowledge about its characteristics through local and overseas data is now available. It is indicative that the Omicron is likely to be:
- More transmissible
- Less severe than the Delta variant
That could be good news; just watch this video to the end and you’d understand:
Thankfully, our Omicron cases have been not so severe thus far. No cases have required intensive care or oxygen to be supplied. However, MOH noted that it may also be because most cases are fully vaccinated and from younger people.
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