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Once the vast majority of the population is protected against Covid-19, Singapore should be able to fully open its borders, and life can start returning to normal. But that can happen only if everyone who is eligible gets vaccinated. The question is: Will all such people be willing to get inoculated? If significant numbers don't, it can jeopardise the entire programme. This is because eligible people who do not get vaccinated not only put themselves at risk - which we can argue is their choice - but will also endanger children and those who, for medical reasons, are not suitable for the vacci...

SINGAPORE - People who have recovered from Covid-19 can get reinfected with the virus, as immunity wanes with time, even if they will likely be protected for a time, experts say. Those who recover from the disease would typically mount a neutralising antibody response for a period of time, which generally protects from reinfection, said Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of the National University of Singapore's (NUS) Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. Neutralising antibodies are so called because they bind to specific, important sites of the virus, which prevents the coronavirus from infecting...

What could prolong the COVID-19 pandemic? Experts list the risks and unknowns ahead Toggle share menu Advertisement What could prolong the COVID-19 pandemic? Experts list the risks and unknowns ahead File photo of pedestrians wearing protective face masks along Orchard Rd in Singapore on Sep 9, 2020. (Photo: Gaya Chandramohan) 27 Jan 2021 12:30PM) Share this content Bookmark SINGAPORE: There are a number of factors that could lead to a prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, experts told CNA in response to comments on Monday (Jan 25) by Education Minister Lawrence Wong...

Thursday, 21 Jan 2021 08:28 AM MYT With greater interaction among people, infectious disease experts said that individuals can help keep the spread of Covid-19 at bay by paying attention to their own health and not taking the relaxed rules for granted. ― TODAY pic Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. SINGAPORE, Jan 21 — The rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in the community over the past week is a reminder that people cannot be complacent, but it is still too early to be alarmed, infectious diseases experts have said. Over the last seven da...

COVID-19: Patients with mild symptoms may hesitate to see a doctor; experts urge public to be vigilant Toggle share menu Advertisement COVID-19: Patients with mild symptoms may hesitate to see a doctor; experts urge public to be vigilant Advertisement Singapore COVID-19: Patients with mild symptoms may hesitate to see a doctor; experts urge public to be vigilant File photo of a health worker preparing to take a COVID-19 nasal swab test sample in Singapore, Jun 10, 2020. (File photo: AFP/Roslan Rahman) 09 Feb 2021 01:35AM) Share this conte...