Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Updates
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Come to think of it… maybe the latest omicron strain is just as deadly as the earlier ones… it’s just that we are now more protected against covid because of the shots we took… food for thought.
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Omicron is less severe but ‘not mild’
“We have increasing information that Omicron is less severe than Delta, but it is still a dangerous virus,” says the World Health Organization’s Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, in a recent video explaining the impact of the variant.
“We are learning that people with underlying conditions, people with advanced age, people who are unvaccinated can have a severe form of COVID-19 following infection from Omicron.
“We know that people are still being hospitalized [with Omicron] as well as dying, so it’s important we have information out there that is accurate, that does suggest it is less severe than Delta, but it is not mild.”
Please read the entire article at source.
Source: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/01/omicron-covid19-death-toll-severity/ -
For those unaware....positive covid after 7 days can go to work according to MOH if no symptoms.
Q: I tested positive for Covid-19 and was automatically discharged after seven days. I also received a recovery memo. However, I am still testing positive. What should I do?
A: You are free to go about your business as usual. According to the Health Ministry (MOH), this is because you are \"highly unlikely\" to be infectious by this time. However, those who continue to show symptoms should see a doctor.
Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/askst-can-i-really-go-back-to-work-if-i-am-still-testing-positive-for-covid-19-after-seven-days#:~:text=A%3A%20You%20are%20free%20to,symptoms%20should%20see%20a%20doctor. -
ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2058226\" time=\"1644550649\" user_id=\"3:
I believe this is the case. All the more reason for people to get vaccinated. The alternative is for more people to get severely sick and probably die - that was what happened when pandemics occurred in the old days before vaccination. There is really no other alternative - if we all hide at home for much longer, the world economy will collapse, and more will die anyway.
Come to think of it... maybe the latest omicron strain is just as deadly as the earlier ones... it's just that we are now more protected against covid because of the shots we took... food for thought. -
Singapore Army to deploy 100 soldiers to help MOH deal with COVID-19 Omicron surge
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-army-deploy-100-soldiers-help-moh-deal-covid-19-omicron-surge-2492146 -
Is this spreading more amongst teenagers or am I hearing too much of these in recent days? Seems like every week i hear new cases amongst my girls acquaintances from sch …the sch also issued guidance on VR absence from WAs today.
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ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2058226\" time=\"1644550649\" user_id=\"3:
Dunno if as deadly by definitely the vaccinations are protecting us a lot from hospitalisation, especially the ones boosted. Apparently , this is seen across Europe /Us where the vaccination rates are not that high.
Come to think of it... maybe the latest omicron strain is just as deadly as the earlier ones... it's just that we are now more protected against covid because of the shots we took... food for thought.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamhaseltine/2022/02/08/good-news-full-vaccination-protects-against-omicron-hospitalization-and-death/?sh=13905c257bb2 -
I heard a family got it and my friend says normal (such situation) already
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MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2058253\" time=\"1644561828\" user_id=\"43981:
Yeah. When you hear of close friends or family getting it... you know it's a matter of time. And when they get well in a week or two, well, it doesn't seem so bad after all :scratchhead: . So you just hold your breath and hope for the best when it is your turn.
I heard a family got it and my friend says normal (such situation) already -
I wonder if re-infection will be quick also.
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