Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Recent Work Trips
- Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has tested positive for Covid-19.
- Lee recently returned from state visits to South Africa and Kenya as well as attending an Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Indonesia.
- Due to his age, the 71-year-old has been prescribed Paxlovid, an antiviral medication.
- Lee will self-isolate until he is asymptomatic and urged Singaporeans to keep vaccinations up to date.
- Singapore's health minister warned fewer seniors were staying up-to-date on vaccinations, weakening population resistance.