The Singapore Health Ministry has issued a new advisory to citizens and travelers in light of the rising number of COVID-19 infections in the island nation. According to the ministry, there were an estimated 56,043 cases of COVID-19 reported during the week of December 3 to December 9, 2023, a significant increase from the previous week s 32,035 cases. The ministry also noted a rise in the average daily hospitalizations
Singapore is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 infections, with 32,035 cases reported from November 26 to December 2, 2023, compared to 22,094 the previous week. Hospitalizations and ICU cases have risen, although not as high as the pandemic s peak.
The CNA on Wednesday, citing the health ministry, reported that the current wave is driven by a mix of XBB subvariants and the cases are mostly mild. aaa