Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Updates
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zac's mum\" post_id=\"2059141\" time=\"1645239670\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2059141 time=1645239670 user_id=53606]
I think safe entry is just for checking vaccination status. So can they stop checking vaccination status for required places? :scratchhead:
When will they scrap Safe Entry check-ins? Doesnt seem to serve much purpose anymore since TT data isnt used to issue HRW/HRN anymore.[/quote]
I did not check in at a regular place I visited and they knew I was vaccinated and true enough my token was still picked up by token of the infected person as a close contact and issued a HRW. That's actually my understanding of how the token works so I feel that safe entry check-in now is for verification of vaccination status mainly. In fact those who use token instead of the handphone are more likely to be picked up for HRW/HRN cos handphone the blue tooth could be off. -
Are there many still unvaccinated by choice? How long are we going to bear with these differentiated measures?
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Whats the vacinnation rate now? >90%?
Its not logical to inconvenience the >90% of the population just to protect the minority who cannot/dont want to be vacinnated. After all, if they choose to visit malls or dine-in at eateries & catch Covid then they have agreed to bear the hospitalisation costs.
I think our ICUs can cope with this small number (or cant they?) Someone can crunch the numbers. -
zac's mum\" post_id=\"2059148\" time=\"1645241404\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2059148 time=1645241404 user_id=53606]
Totally agreed. Those who cant be vaccinated due to valid reasons shld be really the minority. There are some who still chose not to be vaccinated and I simply cant understand them.
Its not logical to inconvenience the >90% of the population just to protect the minority who cannot/dont want to be vacinnated. After all, if they choose to visit malls or dine-in at eateries & catch Covid then they have agreed to bear the hospitalisation costs[/quote] -
zac's mum\" post_id=\"2059148\" time=\"1645241404\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2059148 time=1645241404 user_id=53606]
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Whats the vacinnation rate now? >90%?
Its not logical to inconvenience the >90% of the population just to protect the minority who cannot/dont want to be vacinnated. After all, if they choose to visit malls or dine-in at eateries & catch Covid then they have agreed to bear the hospitalisation costs.
I think our ICUs can cope with this small number (or cant they?) Someone can crunch the numbers.[/quote] -
I would like to ask the same questions too! Can we please get rid of the Safe Entry check-inS and the differentiated measures? Thank you!
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The clinics are all overwhelmed esp when omicron more transmissible. When I ran out of ART kits, I happened to hv made a prior appt to do my LPA & wanted to do my tests there at the same time, before I realized Q was so long & 2 of their staff was down with covid. Hospitals are receiving full loads as MIL’s colonoscopy was pushed back till June, as it’s deemed non-emergency procedure.
My nurses frds are all stressed out fr OT fr increasing case loads daily tt their hubby gotta help relieve them with relaxing moments & liangteh everyday to keep them fr puchuat. Wonder how is laughingcat doing. Hope her earlier break helped her packed some resilience to go thro tough times at the hospital.
It’s actually good to hv the Quick Test Centres to supervise & manage the anxieties of those with the light symptoms and who do not hv ART kits supply. These relieves the doctors at clinics & hospitals to treat those who need more specific medical care.
I actually prefer using the token for entry & exit as its troublesome for me to handle grocery or shopping yet having to open up hp app but w/o it is fine. When need to show my vacc status, it takes extra effort to slide my pin to get to my app, guess hv to comply to make things easy for eateries operators.
Looking forward to Omicron peak & hopefully by then covid is less oppressive on us human race to lead some form of normalcy. Once Omicron subsides & more ppl caught & overcame it, it shld be less affecting those vulnerable. That is the time I feel I want to be more liberated to live life with freedom again. 🤞🏻🙏🏻 -
I think authorities are treading a fine line between following the science and opening up mmore quickly, and pacifying those who are still fearful. Many people are unable to change their thinking quickly enough even though vaccination rates are high, the strain had changed, etc. Some are unwilling to countenance even 1 Covid death. But the change is coming; be patient. [I say this as much to myself as to anyone else - I am getting very impatient too.]
2 people in my office have tested positive over the past week - both have mild symptoms, but it’s causing unnecessary inconvenience to colleagues and family members. I also agree that we can do away with trace together and VDS - let those who are unvaccinated take measures to safeguard themselves, and save the ARTs for those who have significant symptoms. And make those who needlessly crowd the A&Es pay double. -
what about doing away with the self test etc? If we are to live with covid, just like we live with flu/influenza, the infected person just take a few days of MC …
After 2 to 3 years of closed border, more countries are opening up to revive their economy. Our country shld take advantage of this situation -
starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"2059174\" time=\"1645254088\" user_id=\"14025:
Yes, I agree with this too. Most ART kits should be reserved for use in hospitals and clinics when people present with significant symptoms. No need to have thousands of people self-testing so often. But again, we have to be patient with the fearful. I have some colleagues who are still hoping that fewer people will catch Covid, and say people should shelter at home till it \"goes away\"!
what about doing away with the self test etc? If we are to live with covid, just like we live with flu/influenza, the infected person just take a few days of MC ...
After 2 to 3 years of closed border, more countries are opening up to revive their economy. Our country shld take advantage of this situation
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