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Will Korona return again? Increased cases in Singapore and Hong Kong increased India’s tension
Samira Vishwas | May 19, 2025 2:24 AM CST

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Singapore: 28% cases increased

Singapore’s Health Ministry said that the case of Kovid-19 increased from 11,100 to 14,200 in the week ended on 3 May 2025, which shows an increase of 28%. The number of hospitalized patients has also increased by 30%. The ministry clarified that NB.1.8 and LF.7 variants are currently spreading, which are sub-variants of JN.1. The variants seen during the epidemic are not more contagious or serious than. Nevertheless, this bounce is worrying due to being in summer, as respiratory viruses are usually more active in winter. Singapore has increased testing and surveillance and appealed to citizens to take booster vaccines.

Hong Kong: Most deaths in a year

The position of Kovid-19 in Hong Kong has become more serious. The head of the Health Protection Center, Albert Au said that the spread of the virus is at the “high” level. The positivity rate of respiratory samples increased from 6.21% to 13.66%, which is the highest in a year. 31 deaths were recorded in the week ended May 3, which is the highest figure of the last one year. The viral load of Sars-Cov-2 has increased in sewage samples and there has been an increase in hospital consultation to Kovid. This wave has caught public attention due to the infected Hong Kong’s famous singer Ison Chan and his Taiwan concert canceled.

Status in India and opinion of experts

There is currently no major wave of Kovid-19 in India and the active cases are only 93. Indian virologists say that due to vaccination and natural immunity in the country’s large population, the chances of serious wave are less. Still mild infections can occur. Whose symptoms can be like cold or flu. Experts have advised to take special precautions for the elderly, children and people suffering from serious diseases. Dr. Randeep Guleria, former AIIMS director said, “We should not forget basic measures like wearing masks, washing hands and escape from crowded places.” Updated vaccines have been developed against NB.1.8 and LF.7 variants spreading in Hong Kong and Singapore but they are not available in India. Experts have suggested that the Government of India should increase the availability of booster doses. Especially for high -risk groups. Also, sewage surveillance and testing need to be strengthened so that any possible wave can be detected soon. The citizens have been appealed to stay at home when they are ill and use masks.


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