Amid growing concerns about a new strain of the coronavirus surfacing here, experts have said measures now in place, such as wearing masks and social distancing, are sufficient to combat its spread.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - With the discovery of new, more contagious strains of the Covid-19 virus in Britain and South Africa, it may now be important for more Singaporeans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, said a health expert here. Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at the National University of Singapore, said on.
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New strains: More people may need to be vaccinated
Target of 80% of population may be raised to 90% or more to attain herd immunity: Expert
Current research indicates that new strains will not affect the effectiveness of vaccines.PHOTO: ST FILE
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Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at the National University of Singapore, said on Thursday (Dec 24): This is the only way we can continue to ensure that the community as a whole is protected.
This means that instead of aiming to get 80 per cent of the population here to be vaccinated against Covid-19, we may be now looking at 90 per cent or even higher , said Prof Teo, who was speaking in a video interview with The Straits Times on its daily online talk show The Big Story.
The new B117 strain of Covid-19 circulating in Britain has been reported to be more contagious, but has not shown signs of being more lethal or severe.