Singapore’s ICU Lineup Grows: A Front‑Line Triage of Covid‑19
The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that the ICU count rose from 67 to 71 on Tuesday, hinting that the battle against Covid‑19 is far from over.
Post‑Weekend Spike – What’s Going On?
MOH attributes the jump to what it calls a “usual post‑weekend surge.” They’ll be watching the next few days closely to decide whether this is a blip or the start of a new wave.
- More shoppers bustling through malls.
- Heaps of crowds along Orchard Road.
- Public transport ridership has nudged higher.
Unvaccinated Seniors Take the Hit
The agency warned that unvaccinated seniors over 60 are getting infected at alarming rates—over 100 new cases a day in recent days. This group is at higher risk of severe disease, putting hospitals under significant strain.
To Keep Your Cool (and the ICU from clocking)
- Limit social outings—only go out for essential stuff.
- Those with pre‑existing conditions should be extra careful.
Tragic Toll
In a somber update, seven Singaporeans aged 57 to 90 died due to Covid‑19 complications Monday, bringing the cumulative death toll to 246. The breakdown:
- 5 men, 2 women.
- 3 unvaccinated, 3 fully vaccinated, 1 partially vaccinated.
- All but one had underlying conditions.
That was the 30th consecutive day of Covid‑19 related deaths—reminding us the pandemic is still a real threat.
Case Numbers for the Day
- 3,994 new cases total: 3,480 in community, 501 in migrant dorms, 13 imported.
- 567 people above 60 among new cases.
- Current total: 154,725 confirmed cases.
Clusters Under the Microscope
- United Medicare Centre (Toa Payoh): +4 new cases, now 132 cases (113 residents, 18 staff, 1 household contact).
- Christalite Methodist Home (Marsiling): +4 new cases, totaling 114 cases (98 residents, 15 staff, 1 household contact).
- St Andrew’s Nursing Home (Taman Jurong): +2 new cases.
- Bukit Batok Home for the Aged: +1 new case.
- ECON Medicare Centre & Nursing Home (Buangkok): +1 new case.
Where the Patients Are
- 16,377 in home recovery.
- 3,812 in community care facilities.
- 851 in dedicated Covid‑19 treatment facilities.
- 1,738 in hospitals (338 on oxygen support).
Vaccination Update
- 84% of the population fully vaccinated.
- 85% received at least one dose.
- 604,552 people got boosters; 96,000 have scheduled appointments.
All this comes from a report by The Straits Times. Any reproduction requires permission. Stay safe out there!
