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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.
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