US EditionCOVID-19 Spikes in Crowded Hong Kong, Singapore
- COVID-19 cases have surged sharply in the weeks leading up to May 3 in the crowded urban centers of Hong Kong and Singapore, two key cities in Asia.
- The surge follows regional rises in infections over months and may result from waning population immunity and periodic endemic waves.
- Hong Kong reported 31 severe cases and increased positivity rates, while Singapore's cases rose 28% to 14,200, with hospitalizations up 30%.
- Authorities noted no evidence that local variants are more transmissible or severe, and reminded high-risk groups to update vaccinations promptly.
- Health officials expect ongoing COVID-19 waves and emphasize vaccinations and hygiene to manage virus spread in these urban centers.
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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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