SINGAPORE - With the emergence of more infectious coronavirus variants, coupled with the rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in Singapore, experts are warning of the possibility of a spike in infections ahead. This underlines the importance of proper mask wearing, especially when entering crowded places, and ensuring that one's mask offers good protection against possible infection, they said..
SINGAPORE - With the emergence of more infectious coronavirus variants, coupled with the rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in Singapore, experts are warning of the possibility of a spike in infections ahead.
This underlines the importance of proper mask wearing, especially when entering crowded places, and ensuring that one s mask offers good protection against possible infection, they said.
Infectious diseases expert Leong Hoe Nam said there is a real risk of transmission rates going up during the Chinese New Year period due to the potential for increased socialising, along with the recent rise in imported cases. We must remember that the polymerase chain reaction test is only 93 per cent sensitive, which means that for every 40 positive imported cases, there will be one or two cases that we miss out on, which may end up seeping into the community, he said.
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Experts stress importance of good mask, wearing it correctly
People wearing masks in Chinatown. It is important to select a mask that fits well, so that little unfiltered air leaks in. PHOTO: EPA
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With the emergence of more infectious coronavirus variants, coupled with the rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in Singapore, experts are warning of the possibility of a spike in infections ahead.
This underlines the importance of proper mask wearing, especially when entering crowded places, and ensuring that one s mask offers good protection against possible infection, they said.
Infectious diseases expert Leong Hoe Nam said there is a real risk of transmission rates going up during the Chinese New Year period because of the increased potential for socialising, along with the recent rise in imported cases.
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