Covid-19 hospital patient numbers rise to about 280 over past week

Ong Ye Kung again urges the vulnerable to get fresh vaccine shot; mobile teams activated

- Zhaki Abdullah

The number of people hospitalised for Covid-19 has increased to about 280 over the past week, said Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung, as he reiterated his call for the vulnerable to get an additional shot of the vaccine.

To make it more convenient for vulnerable seniors to get their vaccinations, mobile Covid-19 vaccination teams will be deployed at selected heartland heartland locations across the island from now until June 28.

The number of Covid-19 hospitalisations has been increasing in recent weeks, with around 250 such cases for the week of May 5 to May 11, up from 181 the week before that.

Speaking at the Kaki Bukit Health Fiesta on May 25, Mr Ong urged residents, especially seniors, to protect themselves by wearing masks or getting an additional dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

"Get your vaccination about once a year, especially if you're older," he said at the event held at Kaki Bukit Community Centre.