US EditionCOVID-19 Spikes in Crowded Hong Kong, Singapore
- Hong Kong and Singapore experienced a spike in COVID-19 cases and severe infections in early May 2025 amid their dense populations and urban settings.
- The increase followed a period of waning population immunity and lower booster uptake, with no evidence that new variants are more transmissible or severe than earlier strains.
- Singapore reported a 28% rise to 14,200 estimated weekly cases with hospitalizations up by 30%, while Hong Kong saw its highest percentage of positive respiratory samples and 31 severe cases in the week through May 3.
- Health officials emphasized that most patients show mild symptoms, urged high-risk groups to get booster shots, and noted hospitals can currently manage the case increases.
- This resurgence reflects periodic waves typical of endemic COVID-19, prompting authorities to recommend personal precautions and ongoing vaccination especially for vulnerable populations.
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Asia sees fresh Covid-19 spike
COVID-19 infections are rising sharply in parts of Asia, with Hong Kong and Singapore reporting significant increases in cases and hospitalisations, prompting health authorities to raise concerns over a fresh wave. In Hong Kong, officials report that virus activity is at its highest level in a year. Albert Au, head of the Communicable Disease Branch at the Centre for Health Protection, stated that the positivity rate for respiratory samples has …
Covid-19 cases spike across Asia; Singapore, Hong Kong on alert
Covid-19 cases are rising sharply across parts of Asia, with health authorities warning of a fresh wave. In Singapore, infections jumped 28% to 14,200 during the week ending May 3, along with a 30% increase in hospital admissions. Hong Kong officials have said the city is seeing "quite high" Covid activity. Pop star Eason Chan tested positive, leading to the postponement of his Taiwan concerts. Reports also suggest China is seeing a similar trend
Covid cases rise in Singapore, Hong Kong as new wave spreads in Asia. Should you be worried?
Covid cases are rising again in parts of Southeast Asia, with Hong Kong and Singapore reporting a sudden spike. China and Thailand are also seeing an increase in infections. In Singapore, the first update in nearly a year reported a 28 per cent jump, with 14,200 cases recorded in the week ending May 3. The surge is reportedly part of a fresh wave spreading across several regions in Asia. Notably, high-risk groups have been advised to take extra …
COVID-19 spikes in crowded Hong Kong, Singapore
While the increase in cases could be due to factors including waning population immunity, there is no indication that the circulating variants are more transmissible - or cause more severe cases - than during the pandemic, Singapore’s health ministry said.
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