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Given that the majority of Singapore's population is now vaccinated against Covid-19, is it advisable for people to actively seek out infection in order to build immunity, as some used to do with chickenpox?
SINGAPORE - Given that the majority of Singapore's population is now vaccinated against Covid-19, is it advisable for people to actively seek out infection in order to build immunity, as some used to do with chickenpox? The answer is a firm "no", said Associate Professor David Lye of the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID). While vaccination reduces the long-term...
The elderly and those with poor immunity are still likely to get very sick, says panellist at NUS webinar. . Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore News - Mask-wearing rules should not be eased until the impact of such a move on the healthcare system is deemed to be minimal, said infectious diseases specialist David Lye. This assessment is likely to be dependent on the number of unvaccinated seniors over the age of 60, said... Read more at www.tnp.sg
SINGAPORE - Singapore has started its journey towards living with Covid-19, with most restrictions expected to be lifted before the year ends. What is behind this decision? What will the new normal look like? Is the timing right? Here is a look at Singapore's strategy to deal with the pandemic and how it could unfold. Reopening with care The restrictions are hurting the economy, said Professor Euston Quah, an economics guru at the Nanyang Technological University. And Singaporeans are battle-weary, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said. Everyone agrees on the need to open up, and that this must be...