Update on COVID-19 situation (8 Dec)
- 784 warded in hospital
- 139 require oxygen supplementation in general ward, and 40 critically ill in ICU
- 49.8% overall ICU utilisation rate
- 1,113 cases were discharged
- 709 new cases
- 0.61 weekly infection growth rate
- 96% of eligible population has completed full vaccination regime
🔹 In line with MOH’s announcement, the Gov.sg Telegram service will stop its daily message on infection statistics from Fri 10 Dec. Visit: moh.gov.sg for details.
- 784 warded in hospital
- 139 require oxygen supplementation in general ward, and 40 critically ill in ICU
- 49.8% overall ICU utilisation rate
- 1,113 cases were discharged
- 709 new cases
- 0.61 weekly infection growth rate
- 96% of eligible population has completed full vaccination regime
🔹 In line with MOH’s announcement, the Gov.sg Telegram service will stop its daily message on infection statistics from Fri 10 Dec. Visit: moh.gov.sg for details.
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🚨 Latest updates from the Multi-Ministry Taskforce (14 Dec)
🔹 Vaccinated-Differentiated Safe Management Measures will be extended to more settings to better protect the vulnerable and at-risk groups. More info below 👇
🔹 Vaccinated-Differentiated Safe Management Measures will be extended to more settings to better protect the vulnerable and at-risk groups. More info below 👇
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Forwarded from MTI Singapore
Updates to Safe Management Measures
The Multi-Ministry Taskforce has announced the following updates to Safe Management Measures with effect from 1 January 2022:
▪️ 50% of the employees who can work from home will be allowed to return to the office. Social gatherings at the workplace will continue to be disallowed.
▪️ Recovered persons from COVID-19 who are not fully vaccinated will only be given a 180-day exemption after infection to enter settings where Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS) are implemented.
▪️ Removal of concession for unvaccinated individuals to perform a pre-event test (PET) in lieu of being fully vaccinated.
VDS settings will be expanded further with effect from 1 February 2022. Subsidies for sectors on mandatory Rostered Routined Testing (RRT) will be extended to 31 March 2022.
For the latest updates on Safe Management Measures, visit www.moh.gov.sg/
The Multi-Ministry Taskforce has announced the following updates to Safe Management Measures with effect from 1 January 2022:
▪️ 50% of the employees who can work from home will be allowed to return to the office. Social gatherings at the workplace will continue to be disallowed.
▪️ Recovered persons from COVID-19 who are not fully vaccinated will only be given a 180-day exemption after infection to enter settings where Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS) are implemented.
▪️ Removal of concession for unvaccinated individuals to perform a pre-event test (PET) in lieu of being fully vaccinated.
VDS settings will be expanded further with effect from 1 February 2022. Subsidies for sectors on mandatory Rostered Routined Testing (RRT) will be extended to 31 March 2022.
For the latest updates on Safe Management Measures, visit www.moh.gov.sg/
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[Sent by Gov.sg – 15 Dec]
Strengthening Resilience against Omicron Variant
😷 Enhanced Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS)
➡️ From 1 Feb 2022, VDS extended to:
🔹 All events, irrespective of pax
🔹 Indoor sports facilities, Institutes of Higher Learning and leisure guests in hotels, serviced apartments & hostels
➡️ From 1 Jan 2022, VDS exemption for non-vaccinated COVID-19 recovered persons will be reduced from 270 to 180 days
💻 From 1 Jan 2022, 50% of employees who can WFH can return to office
🔹 Must be fully vaccinated
🚍VTL (Land) with Malaysia extended to citizens of both countries from 20 Dec
go.gov.sg/mohpr141221
Strengthening Resilience against Omicron Variant
😷 Enhanced Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS)
➡️ From 1 Feb 2022, VDS extended to:
🔹 All events, irrespective of pax
🔹 Indoor sports facilities, Institutes of Higher Learning and leisure guests in hotels, serviced apartments & hostels
➡️ From 1 Jan 2022, VDS exemption for non-vaccinated COVID-19 recovered persons will be reduced from 270 to 180 days
💻 From 1 Jan 2022, 50% of employees who can WFH can return to office
🔹 Must be fully vaccinated
🚍VTL (Land) with Malaysia extended to citizens of both countries from 20 Dec
go.gov.sg/mohpr141221
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[Sent by Gov.sg – 16 Dec]
😷 Get your booster shot – for greater protection against COVID-19
🔹 Walk-in to any Moderna vaccination centre w/o an appointment if you are ≥18 y.o. & your last vaccination was at least 5 months ago
🔹 Those fully vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty vaccines are encouraged to take Moderna as their booster for added protection
➡️ Moderna booster has a slight edge in reducing the risk of COVID-19 infection
🏡 Seniors can visit mobile vaccination sites in heartlands for their booster shots
🔗 Visit vaccine.gov.sg/locations for more info on locations, operating hours & vaccines available
😷 Get your booster shot – for greater protection against COVID-19
🔹 Walk-in to any Moderna vaccination centre w/o an appointment if you are ≥18 y.o. & your last vaccination was at least 5 months ago
🔹 Those fully vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty vaccines are encouraged to take Moderna as their booster for added protection
➡️ Moderna booster has a slight edge in reducing the risk of COVID-19 infection
🏡 Seniors can visit mobile vaccination sites in heartlands for their booster shots
🔗 Visit vaccine.gov.sg/locations for more info on locations, operating hours & vaccines available
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[Sent by Gov.sg – 22 Dec]
Protecting our children from COVID-19: Vaccination for ages 5 to 11 👨👩👧👦
Progressive roll-out
1️⃣ MOE schools and Madrasahs: If your child will be in P4-6 in 2022, book from 22 Dec 2021
2️⃣ Other children born bet 2009-2012: Register from 27 Dec 2021
3️⃣ MOE schools and Madrasahs: If your child will be in P1-3 in 2022, book from wk of 3 Jan 2022
4️⃣ Other children born bet 2013-2017: Register from wk of 10 Jan 2022
🔹 MOE schools & Madrasahs: SMS invite sent to parents/guardians
🔹 Non-MOE schools: register at child.vaccine.gov.sg
🏥 15 paediatric vaccination centres to progressively begin operations
🔹 Located islandwide
🚐 Mobile vax teams for
🔹 MOE Special Education schools
🔹 ECDA-funded Early Intervention Prog for Infants and Children centres
🔗 More info: go.gov.sg/moe-vax-faq
go.gov.sg/moepr211221
Protecting our children from COVID-19: Vaccination for ages 5 to 11 👨👩👧👦
Progressive roll-out
1️⃣ MOE schools and Madrasahs: If your child will be in P4-6 in 2022, book from 22 Dec 2021
2️⃣ Other children born bet 2009-2012: Register from 27 Dec 2021
3️⃣ MOE schools and Madrasahs: If your child will be in P1-3 in 2022, book from wk of 3 Jan 2022
4️⃣ Other children born bet 2013-2017: Register from wk of 10 Jan 2022
🔹 MOE schools & Madrasahs: SMS invite sent to parents/guardians
🔹 Non-MOE schools: register at child.vaccine.gov.sg
🏥 15 paediatric vaccination centres to progressively begin operations
🔹 Located islandwide
🚐 Mobile vax teams for
🔹 MOE Special Education schools
🔹 ECDA-funded Early Intervention Prog for Infants and Children centres
🔗 More info: go.gov.sg/moe-vax-faq
go.gov.sg/moepr211221
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Like many economies around the world, Singapore is seeing higher inflation lately. 📈 Why are some prices going up and how is the Government helping Singaporeans cope with cost of living pressures? Find out here 👉 go.gov.sg/risingcosts-tg
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[Sent by Gov.sg – 29 Dec]
Adjusting our approach to manage Omicron variant
Managing Omicron cases under current Protocols 1-2-3
🔷 From 27 Dec 2021, no need for isolation in dedicated facilities
1️⃣ Those unwell: See a doctor
2️⃣ Those well but test positive: Self-test and isolate, discharge after 72 hrs if test negative
3️⃣ Close contacts: Issued 7-day Health Risk Warning
🚫 From 15 Jan 2022, those unvaccinated cannot return to workplace, even with negative PET result
More: go.gov.sg/mohpr261221
✅ Walk-ins for 3rd or booster dose w/o booking
👉 If 2nd Sinovac-CoronaVac dose ≥ 3 mths ago (at selected VCs)
👉 If 2nd Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty or Moderna dose ≥ 5 mths ago (for ≥ 18 y.o. but no SMS from MOH)
👍 Encouraged to take mRNA vaccine unless medically ineligible to do so
More: go.gov.sg/mohpr241221
Enjoy the New Year’s Eve festivities from home and avoid crowded places. Remain vigilant and exercise social responsibility to protect your own health and that of others.
Adjusting our approach to manage Omicron variant
Managing Omicron cases under current Protocols 1-2-3
🔷 From 27 Dec 2021, no need for isolation in dedicated facilities
1️⃣ Those unwell: See a doctor
2️⃣ Those well but test positive: Self-test and isolate, discharge after 72 hrs if test negative
3️⃣ Close contacts: Issued 7-day Health Risk Warning
🚫 From 15 Jan 2022, those unvaccinated cannot return to workplace, even with negative PET result
More: go.gov.sg/mohpr261221
✅ Walk-ins for 3rd or booster dose w/o booking
👉 If 2nd Sinovac-CoronaVac dose ≥ 3 mths ago (at selected VCs)
👉 If 2nd Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty or Moderna dose ≥ 5 mths ago (for ≥ 18 y.o. but no SMS from MOH)
👍 Encouraged to take mRNA vaccine unless medically ineligible to do so
More: go.gov.sg/mohpr241221
Enjoy the New Year’s Eve festivities from home and avoid crowded places. Remain vigilant and exercise social responsibility to protect your own health and that of others.
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🤔 Was the COVID-19 vaccination painful? What was it like after vaccination? Some curious young kids asked their grandparents about their own COVID- 19 vaccination experience, as they prepare to take the shot themselves! 💪
📽️ Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/3EFovYZblDw
🔗 Register your child for vaccination: https://child.vaccine.gov.sg
📽️ Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/3EFovYZblDw
🔗 Register your child for vaccination: https://child.vaccine.gov.sg
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Live in a HDB flat? About 950,000 eligible Singaporean HDB households will get their quarterly GST Voucher – U-Save rebates this month to offset their utility bills. ⚡️🚰
A total of $460 million will be given to households this financial year.
Here’s a quick look at what the average household will receive in rebates this month, based on flat type. Find out more here 👉 go.gov.sg/usaverebates-jan2022.
Infographic: @MOFSpore
A total of $460 million will be given to households this financial year.
Here’s a quick look at what the average household will receive in rebates this month, based on flat type. Find out more here 👉 go.gov.sg/usaverebates-jan2022.
Infographic: @MOFSpore
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[Sent by Gov.sg – 6 Jan]
Omicron variant: Updated Health Protocols 1-2-3
😷 Cases managed based on severity of symptoms & health status. From 6 Jan:
1️⃣ If unwell: See a doctor
🔹 Severe cases or those at risk will be issued 10/14 day Isolation Order depending on vax status
2️⃣ Those well or assessed with mild symptoms: Self-isolate & discharge after 72 hrs if test -ve
3️⃣ Close contacts: Issued 7-day Health Risk Warning
🔗 For more info, visit: covid.gov.sg
✅ Booster dose required to maintain fully vax status
🔷 From 14 Feb, those ≥18 y.o. will be considered fully vax for 9 months after their last dose in primary series
🔷 Should take booster about 5 months after last primary dose, & no later than 9 months after
go.gov.sg/mohpr050122
Omicron variant: Updated Health Protocols 1-2-3
😷 Cases managed based on severity of symptoms & health status. From 6 Jan:
1️⃣ If unwell: See a doctor
🔹 Severe cases or those at risk will be issued 10/14 day Isolation Order depending on vax status
2️⃣ Those well or assessed with mild symptoms: Self-isolate & discharge after 72 hrs if test -ve
3️⃣ Close contacts: Issued 7-day Health Risk Warning
🔗 For more info, visit: covid.gov.sg
✅ Booster dose required to maintain fully vax status
🔷 From 14 Feb, those ≥18 y.o. will be considered fully vax for 9 months after their last dose in primary series
🔷 Should take booster about 5 months after last primary dose, & no later than 9 months after
go.gov.sg/mohpr050122
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🚨Take note: The updated 1-2-3 Health Protocols come into effect today (6 Jan). This will help us manage COVID-19 patients based on the severity of symptoms and health status.
🔗 For more: covid.gov.sg
🔗 For more: covid.gov.sg
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🚨 From 14 Feb 2022, eligible persons aged 18 and above will have up to 270 days after their last primary series dose to retain a fully vaccinated status
💪 Get your booster shot to maintain good protection against COVID-19
🔗 For more: go.gov.sg/mtf-050122
🖼️ Infographic: MOH
💪 Get your booster shot to maintain good protection against COVID-19
🔗 For more: go.gov.sg/mtf-050122
🖼️ Infographic: MOH
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