COVID-19 Cases in Singapore Possibly Peaked, No Additional Measures Needed

Healthcare system strained with significant workload, but experts warn severe cases may peak later

Singapore's latest wave of COVID-19 cases has possibly peaked, with no need for additional measures such as a mask mandate, according to Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.
The current wave has strained the healthcare system, with 600 to 700 hospital beds occupied by COVID-19 patients, representing a significant workload on healthcare workers.
Despite the peak, experts warn that severe cases typically peak after mild cases, so the impact on the healthcare system may not improve immediately.
The Health Minister encouraged Singaporeans to exercise personal responsibility by wearing a mask when sick, staying at home, and keeping up to date with vaccinations, especially seniors and those with underlying illnesses.
The seven-day moving average estimated daily number of COVID-19 cases in Singapore has been dropping in recent days.