COVID-19
As of 18 May 2022, 12:00pm
Hospitalised
288
45
Required Oxygen Supplementation
8
ICU
New Cases
453
Local PCR
5,836
Local ART*
13
Imported PCR
140
Imported ART*
2,781
Discharged
2
Died
1.05
Week on Week Infection Ratio
*Cases who tested ART+, and assessed by a doctor to have mild symptoms and of low risk.
Over the last 28 days,
Infected
80,198
99.7%
Had No or Mild Symptoms
0.2%
0.02%
As of 17 May 2022 (COVID-19 vaccines under National Vaccination Programme only)
93% of total population
Received at least one dose
96% of eligible population92% of total population
Completed full regimen
75% of total population
Received booster shots
Total Cases
1,254,113
1,369
Total Deaths
The uptick in today’s cases is likely due to the increased social activities and interactions in the community following the easing of COVID-19 measures since 26 April, and more people seeking medical care after the recent long weekend. MOH will continue to monitor the situation closely. While our population is more resilient to COVID-19 with immunity from vaccinations and previous infections, everyone should continue to play their part to exercise social responsibility.
COVID-19 vaccination is safe and effective. It protects you and loved ones against the virus. You are also less likely to fall severely ill if you get infected.
Don’t hesitate! Get your vaccination today. It is easy and hassle-free.
Walk-In for Primary and Booster Vaccination
From 17 March 2022, all individuals regardless of age, who are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, are able to walk in for their primary vaccination series and booster doses, without prior appointment, every day of the week, before 7pm:• Children aged 5 to 11 can walk in with their parents/guardians to any paediatric vaccination centre (VC) to receive their vaccination doses. • Individuals aged 12 to 17 may now walk in to any VC offering the Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty vaccine to receive their primary vaccination series and booster dose.• Individuals aged 18 and above may walk into any VC offering mRNA vaccines to receive their primary vaccination series and booster dose.
Vaccine Booster Programme
To maintain the high level of vaccine protection, we have rolled out the vaccine booster programme for persons aged 12 and above.Persons 12 and above who have completed their primary vaccination series and are eligible for booster vaccination will be considered as fully vaccinated for 270 days after the last dose in their primary vaccination series.
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Seniors 60 years old and above
Walk in to any Vaccination Centre, Polyclinic or participating PHPC for your first dose. Or visit our mobile vaccination teams. No registration or appointments required.
Why seniors should be vaccinated
COVID-19 Vaccines under National Vaccination Programme
SOCIAL GATHERINGS• No group size limit.
HOUSEHOLD VISITS• No limit on the number of visitors per household.• Unvaccinated should exercise caution, reduce movement, stay at home as much as possible.
MASK WEARING• Only required for indoor settings, optional for outdoor settings but encouraged.
SAFE DISTANCING• Not required between individuals or between groups.
WORKPLACES• All employees may return to the workplace.• Unmasking allowed at workplace if one is not interacting physically with others and when not in customer-facing areas. • Workforce Vaccination Measures lifted. See MOM’s advisory.
VACCINATION-DIFFERENTIATED SMMs (VDS)• VDS will be removed from all settings, except for events with >500 participants at any one time, nightlife establishments where dancing among patrons is one of the intended activities, F&B establishments, bars and karaoke establishments.
MOH is aware of Facebook posts which have engaged in misleading and unauthorised use of MOH’s name and logo to promote certain products that have no affiliation to or connection with MOH. MOH has worked with Facebook (Singapore) to remove these misleading and unauthorised Facebook posts. The matter has been reported to the Police, and investigations are ongoing. Businesses and members of the public are strongly cautioned not to engage in unauthorised misrepresentations or misuse of the MOH name and/or logo, which may constitute potential criminal offences under Singapore law. MOH will not hesitate to investigate and take stern enforcement action against such conduct.
From 26 Apr 2022, the COVID-19 Safe Management Measures (SMMs) 1 - 5 will be further eased.
Details here
From 26 Apr 2022, measures for in-person visits to hospitals and residential care homes will be further eased, including allowing in-person visits for all individuals regardless of vaccination status.Details here
From 8 Apr 2022, individuals aged 80 years and above may walk in to any Vaccination Centre offering mRNA vaccines, before 7pm, for their second booster dose.Details here
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For COVID-19 or vaccination matters, call us on our COVID-19 General Enquiries Hotline at 1800 333 9999.For other healthcare enquiries, call us at 6325 9220.
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