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One of the select very profitable businesses in singapore especially now [laugh]

In fact more popular, now that covid has wiped out many other alternative forms of "entertainment".

I figure there's a potential WSH problem too - tipsy patrons and hostesses using staircases.

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How Omicron highlights fading hope of herd immunity.

The Omicron variant, which is spreading far faster than previous versions of the coronavirus, is not likely to help countries achieve so-called herd immunity against Covid-19, in which enough people become immune to the virus that it can no longer spread, leading disease experts say.
 

 

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10 minutes ago, Odyssey2011 said:

How Omicron highlights fading hope of herd immunity.

The Omicron variant, which is spreading far faster than previous versions of the coronavirus, is not likely to help countries achieve so-called herd immunity against Covid-19, in which enough people become immune to the virus that it can no longer spread, leading disease experts say.
 

 

herd immunity is like natural immunity , indulge in fantasy

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Govt already warned Omicron tsunami wave coming. 

Read between the lines :

  1. If you neber jab, then have to bear to consequences.  
  2. Locals get ready to be blamed for the infectious spread. :ouch-it-hurts:

Singapore could see more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases a day as Omicron wave hits: Health ministry

The Omicron variant now causes at least 70% of daily cases, says task force co-chair Gan Kim Yong.

Singapore will likely see a “significant wave” of COVID-19 soon, with the more infectious Omicron variant now causing at least 70 per cent of daily cases, said co-chair of the multi-ministry task force Gan Kim Yong on Friday (Jan 21). 

“But in reality, the proportion is likely to be higher, perhaps close to 90 per cent or more. Omicron has clearly dominated over Delta variant in Singapore,” Mr Gan said at a press conference. “Cases could double every two to three days and could reach 10,000 to 15,000, or even more, cases per day,” the ministry said in a media release.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-significant-wave-covid-19-omicron-dominant-variant-gan-kim-yong-2450501

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4 minutes ago, Didu said:

Govt already warned Omicron tsunami wave coming. 

Read between the lines :

  1. If you neber jab, then have to bear to consequences.  
  2. Locals get ready to be blamed for the infectious spread. :ouch-it-hurts:

Singapore could see more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases a day as Omicron wave hits: Health ministry

The Omicron variant now causes at least 70% of daily cases, says task force co-chair Gan Kim Yong.

Singapore will likely see a “significant wave” of COVID-19 soon, with the more infectious Omicron variant now causing at least 70 per cent of daily cases, said co-chair of the multi-ministry task force Gan Kim Yong on Friday (Jan 21). 

“But in reality, the proportion is likely to be higher, perhaps close to 90 per cent or more. Omicron has clearly dominated over Delta variant in Singapore,” Mr Gan said at a press conference. “Cases could double every two to three days and could reach 10,000 to 15,000, or even more, cases per day,” the ministry said in a media release.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-significant-wave-covid-19-omicron-dominant-variant-gan-kim-yong-2450501

To me, this is the celling for their planning purpose.

 

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If so, why can't just tell them to WFH. So to reduce the risk of getting sick and avoid spreading coronavirus to people they live with. 🤦‍♂️

 

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1 hour ago, Didu said:

Govt already warned Omicron tsunami wave coming. 

Read between the lines :

  1. If you neber jab, then have to bear to consequences.  
  2. Locals get ready to be blamed for the infectious spread. :ouch-it-hurts:

Singapore could see more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases a day as Omicron wave hits: Health ministry

The Omicron variant now causes at least 70% of daily cases, says task force co-chair Gan Kim Yong.

Singapore will likely see a “significant wave” of COVID-19 soon, with the more infectious Omicron variant now causing at least 70 per cent of daily cases, said co-chair of the multi-ministry task force Gan Kim Yong on Friday (Jan 21). 

“But in reality, the proportion is likely to be higher, perhaps close to 90 per cent or more. Omicron has clearly dominated over Delta variant in Singapore,” Mr Gan said at a press conference. “Cases could double every two to three days and could reach 10,000 to 15,000, or even more, cases per day,” the ministry said in a media release.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-significant-wave-covid-19-omicron-dominant-variant-gan-kim-yong-2450501

15000 a day?!?!? One year everybody tio lah Liao ah [jawdrop]

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20 hours ago, Jman888 said:

correct, used to be 270 days but reduced to 180 days, if 180 days expire before 14 Feb still must take booster. 

Did not track this thread. Isn't the rule stated 280 days for booster. Change again to 180?🤔

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4 hours ago, Odyssey2011 said:

How Omicron highlights fading hope of herd immunity.

The Omicron variant, which is spreading far faster than previous versions of the coronavirus, is not likely to help countries achieve so-called herd immunity against Covid-19, in which enough people become immune to the virus that it can no longer spread, leading disease experts say.
 

 

Huh? Still got people think that herd immunity is possible? 

How to when you have vaccines that cannot stop mass infection?

 

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1 hour ago, Kopites said:

Did not track this thread. Isn't the rule stated 280 days for booster. Change again to 180?🤔

Previously, an infected person has 270 days (after confirmation) days for booster. It was reduced to 180 days.

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VTL travellers to take ART only if they leave home, no need to report results

The multi-ministry task force said it was time to simplify the VTL testing regime with community Omicron cases now outstripping imported ones. PHOTO: ST FILE

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SINGAPORE - Those entering Singapore through vaccinated travel lanes (VTLs) from Monday (Jan 24) will no longer need to perform antigen rapid tests (ART) every day, and instead will need to swab themselves only on days that they wish to head out.

They will also no longer be required to submit their ART results via a link given to them, and will just need to make sure they are Covid-19 negative before they leave their place of stay.

The announcement on Friday by the Covid-19 task force effectively ends the strict daily testing regime for VTL travellers that has been in place since Dec 6, and which has helped the authorities detect more than 700 imported Omicron cases to date.

The multi-ministry task force said it was time to simplify the VTL testing regime with community Omicron cases now outstripping imported ones, the lower viral load of the Omicron variant now clear, and more of the population having received their booster jabs.

"This will allow us to focus our testing resources on the community in preparation for an expected spike in the case numbers," said Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong, who is a co-chair of the Covid-19 task force.

"Travellers will undergo unsupervised, self-administered ARTs from days two to seven of their arrival only if they intend to leave the residence to go out, and that test must test negative, if they want to go out."

The requirement for an on-arrival polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for those travelling by air and an on-arrival ART for those coming across the Causeway will remain.

In addition to the stopping of the daily testing regime, the Covid-19 task force also said on Friday that travellers will no longer need to go to test centres for supervised ARTs on day three and day seven after their arrival, mandated under the current regime.

From Monday, all ARTs will be self-administered and unsupervised. Each ART kit costs about $5, and supervised testing at test centres costs $15. The change should save a traveller $20 in total, assuming he tests himself daily for seven days.

It should also minimise unnecessary travel, especially for those who are Covid-19-positive.

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Singapore likely to see 'significant' Omicron wave, measures in place to cut risks

Will there be changes to Singapore's VTL scheme from today?

The Ministry of Health (MOH) said those who test positive at any point during the seven-day test regime but have minimal symptoms need to self-isolate for only 72 hours at home, and will no longer need to undergo a confirmatory PCR test.

They can then resume normal activities once they test negative after the three-day self-isolation period.

However, MOH said the 50 per cent limit on VTL flights and bus tickets, which was imposed after Jan 20 to limit the country's exposure to imported Omicron Covid-19 cases, will remain.

This followed a freeze on all new ticket sales for VTL flights and buses between Dec 23 last year and Jan 20 this year.

The ministry said it will continue to review the local and global Covid-19 situation and adjust measures accordingly.

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ownself check ownself ... besterest ... [thumbsup]  [laugh] 

They will also no longer be required to submit their ART results via a link given to them, and will just need to make sure they are Covid-19 negative before they leave their place of stay.

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1 hour ago, Wt_know said:

ownself check ownself ... besterest ... [thumbsup]  [laugh] 

 

 

Why cant they likewise allow those unvax to do self test art and be back in the workforce?

 

 

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18 minutes ago, Fcw75 said:

Wow, didn’t know our official case is more than 300K liao.

SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 3,155 new COVID-19 infections as of noon on Friday (Jan 21), comprising 2,794 local infections and 361 imported ones.

The weekly infection growth rate is 2.70, up from Thursday's 2.17. A figure above 1 means that the number of new weekly cases is rising. 

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/covid-19-new-cases-omicron-jan-21-moh-icu-hospital-2451336

MOH to change daily reporting of COVID-19 cases to give 'better picture' of epidemic situation in Singapore. 🤣

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/daily-moh-numbers-protocol-2-omicron-ong-ye-kung-covid-19-2450731

Coronavirus level in Singapore ‘unknown’, US CDC says

https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3162153/coronavirus-level-singapore-unknown-us-cdc-warns-thailand

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