Yesterday (26th), Singapore added 1,090 new confirmed cases of the 2019 coronavirus, rewriting the low for more than two months, with a weekly infection growth rate of 0.74.
community cases reported 1,064, 22 cases in migrant workers' dormitory, and 4 cases in imported cases.
Among the community cases, 185 are elderly people aged 60 or older, and 105 children under the age of 12. The total number of cases in
has a total of 259,875.
Three more patients died of illness, with a total of 684 deaths.
The ages of new deaths range from 69 to 83 years old, and all the dead have underlying symptoms.
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52 patients who need intubation
Another 2233 people were discharged from the hospital in the past day, including 301 elderly people aged 60 or older.
There are still 1,233 people who need to be hospitalized, 214 people in the general ward need oxygen supply, 33 people were sent to the ICU due to unstable conditions for close observation, 52 people were critically ill, and they are currently inserted in the ICU. The overall usage rate of the ICU is 54.2%.
Among the 67,589 confirmed cases in the past 28 days, 98.7% had no symptoms or had only mild symptoms, 0.8% lived in general wards but needed oxygen supply, 0.2% were admitted to the ICU, and 0.2% died.
As of the 25th, the proportion of the population who completed vaccination remained at 85%, while 86% of the population received at least one dose, and the population who had received the additives remained at 24%. Among the population over the age of 12 and eligible for vaccination, 94% have completed vaccination.
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The infection cluster of nursing homes further expanded
The infection cluster of Bailan Yicun Rainbow Nursing Homes has more than eight confirmed cases of the 2019 coronavirus, causing the cumulative cases to exceed 104. The cases included two staff members and 102 residents.
Another four large infection clusters that have been closely watched by the authorities also added a case.
The elderly association currently has a total of 28 cases, and the confirmed cases include three staff members and 25 residents.
Lingu Balu Taiping Health Care and Nursing Home has a total of 34 cases, one person is an employee and 33 are residents.
Caishi Yikang Health Care and Nursing Center has a total of 37 cases, including one employee and 36 residents.
1 Wanguojingri Ailing Care Center infection cluster, there are currently 25 confirmed cases, including two staff members, 17 clients and six confirmed cases.
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can enter Singapore with the EU vaccination certificate
Starting from the 7th of next month, people visiting Singapore will be able to enter Singapore with the European Union vaccination certificate.
European Commission 24) announced that it would recognize the health certificate issued by Singapore and include Singapore in the EU vaccination certificate trust framework.
In view of this, Singapore will also recognize the EU vaccination certificate issued by EU member states and non-EU member states that have joined the relevant framework as a certificate for entry to Singapore under the vaccinated person's travel channel.
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23% of residents completed vaccination of the 2019 coronavirus vaccine additive
At least 23% of residents in Singapore completed vaccination of the 2019 coronavirus vaccine additive.
As of now, a total of 85% of Singapore's population has completed vaccination with the 2019 coronavirus vaccine, which is one of the countries with the highest vaccination rates in the world. However, the aggressive Delta mutant strain breaks through the vaccine defense line, and Singapore starts the work of applying additives.
However, many residents still don’t understand the additives, for example: Can different vaccines be mixed as additives? Is the additive safe and effective?
Pfizer and Moderna are both messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines. The COVID-19 vaccine expert team has confirmed that residents who are vaccinated with mRNA vaccines can use Pfizer or Moderna vaccines as additives, and they are safe and effective.
Research results from the Ministry of Health show that after receiving three doses of Pfizer vaccine, the risk of infection can be effectively reduced by 62%; while the combination of the first two doses of Pfizer and the addition of the Moderna vaccine can reduce the risk of infection by 72%.
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was given two doses of mRNA vaccine. Can the Sinovac vaccine be used as an additive?
Sinovac is not an mRNA vaccine, it is an inactivated vaccine. Studies have shown that the level of antibodies produced by Sinovac vaccine as an additive is not high, so it may not be more effective in fighting the Delta variant virus and providing longer protection.
In addition, the current relevant research data is limited, and it is impossible to know exactly the security and effectiveness of this aspect.
Get the Sinovac vaccine, but it takes three doses to be considered as completing the vaccination. Do you need to get the fourth dose of Sinovac vaccine next?
According to experts' explanation, if you are allergic to mRNA vaccine or have other health reasons that you cannot get vaccinated, you can still get the fourth dose as an additive after completing the Sinovac vaccine. However, the antibody level will not be as high as the mRNA vaccine is an additive.
Residents who are vaccinated with Sinovac vaccine should receive mRNA vaccine as an additive?
Data from Thailand and Turkey show that residents who are vaccinated with Sinovac vaccine switch to Pfizer as an additive will significantly increase the level of neutralizing antibodies in their bodies. In view of this, Singapore experts recommend that eligible residents can receive mRNA vaccine as an additive after receiving the third dose of Sinovac vaccine to provide stronger protection.
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Why does mixed vaccines bring more protection?
In fact, it is not the first time that a mixed vaccine is used in the medical field. Antonio Bertoletti, a professor at the Duke-National University School of Medicine, pointed out that judging from the past HIV virus or hepatitis B vaccines, the use of different types of hepatitis B vaccines will also enhance immunogenicity.
Dr Asok Kurup, chairman of the Infectious Diseases Doctors Organization of Singapore Academy of Medical College, said that different types of vaccines stimulate the immune system in different ways, so that people can get more diverse combinations of immune cells.
Costi Sifri, director of epidemiology at the University of Virginia Department of Health Hospital, said that the vaccination supplements are basically providing the second signal to the immune system, helping the body create memory cells that can resist pathogens for a long time.
Will the side effects be more serious after inoculation with the additives?
Singapore coronavirus vaccine expert team has determined that it is safe and effective to use Pfizer or Moderna vaccine mixed when residents are vaccinated with additives.
Basically, the side effects of vaccine additives are similar to those when you receive the second dose, or may be just a little more serious. According to research, there were no more side effects as an additive for mixing vaccines.
According to a report submitted by the research team to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, those who mixed vaccines as additives have no serious adverse reactions, and there is currently no evidence that mixed vaccines can be harmful to the human body.
Will you need to receive an additive every six months next?
At present, data on this aspect have not been released. Many countries, including Singapore, are still paying attention to the antibody levels and immune responses after vaccination, and then decide whether further vaccination of the additives is needed.
Is everyone suitable for vaccination with additives?
Since the antibody level in people's body will drop after six months after two doses of the vaccine, in order to effectively fight the Delta variant strain produced by the coronavirus variant, it is recommended that residents aged 30 and above receive additional agents.
As for residents under the age of 30, it is not time to receive additives, but experts call on residents to follow the guidelines of the Ministry of Health.
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