Prognosis
Singapore Maintains Current Virus Rules, to Start Boosters
- Infections have risen recently, though serious cases stable
- Country says reverting to tighter rules must be ‘last resort’
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Singapore will maintain current virus curbs despite a recent rise in cases, and plans to start vaccine booster shots soon for vulnerable groups as highly-contagious variants remain a concern.
With one of the world’s best vaccination rates, Singapore said it will boost testing and allow infected people with mild symptoms to recover at home. The government is also targeting to start booster shots for those above 60 years and people who are immuno-compromised this month.