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Post-Covid-19 vaccine infections and reinfections could happen, say experts


SINGAPORE - The past week has delivered a Covid-19 shocker to Singapore, not just because of the increase in community cases - there were 10 - but also the infections in people who had been vaccinated or who had been previously infected.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) said last Thursday (April 22) that 17 workers residing in Westlite Woodlands dormitory who had recovered from Covid-19 infections were found to be infected again. Others are now being tested.
The following day, the MOH announced that an Indonesian seaman who had received his first vaccine dose tested positive. Last Saturday, two more seamen who had received their first dose of vaccine were also found to be infected.

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askST: What is a 'double-mutant' Covid-19 variant and should I be worried?


The Straits Times answers some questions surrounding mutations and variants that were raised in our monthly webinar a week ago.
The webinar, Season Two of Covid-19: Updates From Singapore, brought together local and international experts to discuss the latest medical and scientific findings regarding the coronavirus.
Q: What is a mutation?
A: A mutation is a change that occurs in the genetic material. Mutations arise when the genetic material is not copied precisely as the virus replicates during cell division.
Q: What is a double mutant?
A: It is true that the B1617 has two spike protein mutations, namely E484Q and L452R, but in reality, B1617 contains a total of 13 spike protein mutations. The name "double mutant" is just a name to refer to those two mutations and does not mean anything scientifically.

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Post-vaccine infections are to be expected, say experts

Post-vaccine infections are to be expected, say experts
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Jabs thwart disease but may not stop infection: Experts


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Jabs thwart disease but may not stop infection: Experts
It is critical to be vaccinated quickly as few other measures can reduce virus transmission so effectively, say experts. PHOTO: REUTERS
Experts say inoculation vital as although those vaccinated can still catch the virus, they are less likely to get seriously ill
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Covid-19 vaccines protect people from the symptoms and more severe forms of the disease but are not designed to fully prevent them from being infected, experts said yesterday following the case of a migrant worker who tested positive despite having both doses.
They said inoculation was vital because although those who have had the jabs could still catch the virus, they were much less likely to get seriously ill than unvaccinated patients.

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Why those vaccinated against Covid-19 may still get infected and does it mean the vaccine failed?


SINGAPORE - Covid-19 vaccines protect people from the symptoms and more severe forms of the disease but are not designed to fully prevent them from being infected, experts said on Monday (April 12), following the case of a migrant worker who tested positive despite having both doses.
They said inoculation was vital because although those who have had the jabs may still catch the virus, they are much less likely to get seriously ill than unvaccinated patients.
The migrant worker, who was reported on Sunday to have tested positive, received his first dose on Jan 25 and his second on Feb 15, the Health Ministry said.

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People now more willing to follow safe management measures: Survey


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People now more willing to follow safe management measures: Survey
The survey of 1,000 people noted that 62 per cent are more likely to wear their mask properly now than during the circuit breaker. Similarly, 54 per cent are more likely to observe a 1m safe distance now than a year ago. TNP PHOTOS: DESMOND WEE, LIM YAOHUI
The survey of 1,000 people noted that 62 per cent are more likely to wear their mask properly now than during the circuit breaker. Similarly, 54 per cent are more likely to observe a 1m safe distance now than a year ago. TNP PHOTOS: DESMOND WEE, LIM YAOHUI

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One year after circuit breaker, people in S'pore socialising less, working more; mental well-being has declined


SINGAPORE - People here have been socialising less and working more since the circuit breaker last year, a survey has found.
It noted that 61 per cent of the 1,000 respondents said they now socialise less frequently with those outside their immediate family than before the restrictions were put in place in April last year.
Forty-four per cent also reported that their social circles outside of their immediate family had shrunk over the past year.
And while 20 per cent said they socialise with their immediate family more frequently nowadays, 23 per cent said they do so less frequently.
The online poll of residents aged 16 and over, which was commissioned by The Straits Times, noted that 27 per cent reported growing closer to their family, while 7 per cent said they were no longer as close.

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Don't let Singapore's anti-virus efforts go to waste during CNY celebrations


February 12, 2021
People in Chinatown on Jan 25. Concerned that too much mingling could lead to Covid-19 clusters forming and spreading rapidly, the Government has put new rules in place to minimise this as people get ready to mark Chinese New Year.
The Straits Times
SINGAPORE - The Chinese in Singapore are all set to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, while others are looking forward to a long weekend.
Concerned that too much mingling could lead to Covid-19 clusters forming and spreading rapidly, the Government has put new rules in place to minimise this. For example, households can have no more than eight visitors a day.

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Don't let anti-virus efforts go to waste during celebrations


The Chinese in Singapore are all set to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, while others are looking forward to a long weekend.
Concerned that too much mingling could lead to Covid-19 clusters forming and spreading rapidly, the Government has put new rules in place to minimise this. For example, households can have no more than eight visitors a day.
Not everyone is willing to fall in line. My mother, who is Chinese and 97 years old, has been busy planning ways to circumvent these measures. On the other hand, I have been busy trying to ensure that her plans don't pan out.

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Eye centre employee given 5 doses of vaccine by mistake


The Straits Times
Use of undiluted dose was discovered within minutes and affected person remains well
Dominic Low
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