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Kids under 12 here have had only mild Covid: Education Minister
Education Minister Chan Chun Sing said the expert committee is monitoring ongoing vaccination trials for children under 12. PHOTO: GOV.SG
Aug 03, 2021 06:00 am
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Children under 12 in Singapore infected with Covid-19 have had only a mild infection and none has needed intensive care or oxygen support, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing yesterday.
As for inoculation against the coronavirus, he said the expert committee on Covid-19 vaccination is monitoring ongoing vaccination trials for children under 12 and will make recommendations when it is ready.
Outlining in Parliament the steps taken to keep children safe, Mr Chan said schools will continue to fine-tune safe management measures as Singapore moves towards dealing with Covid-19 as an endemic disease.