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Singapore picks up seven of 18 unlinked cases through rapid testing

The New Paper Mr Ong Ye Kung said the new strategy explains why more cases were reported yesterday. PHOTO: MCI May 17, 2021 06:00 am 0 Engagements Singapore has started carrying out rapid testing for Covid-19 and picked up seven of yesterday s 18 unlinked cases through this method, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung. The new testing strategy, along with higher virus transmission in the community, explains why more cases were reported yesterday, he added. The country saw a total of 49 new cases yesterday, 38 of which were locally transmitted. Of these, 20 were linked to previous cases, while 18 were unlinked cases. Addressing reporters at a virtual press conference, Mr Ong said antigen rapid test kits have been distributed to 236 of the 900 Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPCs). To speed up detection of the virus, everyone who sees a doctor with signs of an acute respiratory infection will have to undergo one of these tests, in addition to the slower but more accurate polyme

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Rapid testing to identify Covid-19 cases will speed up contact tracing: Ong Ye Kung

Rapid testing to identify Covid-19 cases will speed up contact tracing: Ong Ye Kung
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Vaccines may protect for up to 18 months, third jab may be needed

The New Paper Vaccines may protect for up to 18 months, third jab may be needed Health Ministry s director of medical services Kenneth Mak said another jab could also be required to guard against new variants of the virus. PHOTO: MCI Individuals vaccinated against Covid-19 may be protected for up to 18 months. Beyond that, additional vaccination shots might be needed if a person s immunity to the virus begins to wane, the Ministry of Health s (MOH) director of medical services Kenneth Mak said yesterday. Another jab could also be required to guard against new variants of the virus, he added, in response to a question at a virtual news conference on plans to administer a third dose of the vaccine.

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Singapore to consider appeals for early vaccination for urgent overseas travel

Singapore to consider appeals for early vaccination for urgent overseas travel Details Published: 17 March 2021 The Singapore Government will now start considering offering early vaccination to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) who need it for urgent overseas travel. According to a press release by the Ministry of Health (MOH), this comes on the back of appeals from members of the public who wish to receive their vaccination early. While the Government s focus has been to vaccinate identified priority groups on public health considerations, as more vaccine supplies arrive, Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents with very exceptional circumstances can apply to receive their vaccination earlier.

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9 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, all imported

9 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, all imported Toggle share menu Advertisement People in protective face masks walk at Changi Airport Terminal 3. (Photo: Calvin Oh) 17 Mar 2021 03:36PM (Updated: 17 Mar 2021 10:44PM) Share this content Bookmark SINGAPORE: Nine new COVID-19 infections were reported in Singapore as of noon on Wednesday (Mar 17), all imported cases. They were placed on stay-home notice upon their arrival in Singapore, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). Advertisement Among the nine cases, one is a Singaporean who returned from Indonesia. One is a work pass holder who arrived from Nepal. The remaining seven are work permit holders who arrived from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, of whom three are foreign domestic workers.

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