Singapore added 1,016 cases of coronary disease yesterday, and the eight new infection clusters with the largest number of new infections in a single day, bringing the total number of cases to more than 10,000 to 10,141. In view of the large number of infected patients in guest worker dormitories, experts predict that it will take at least a month for Singapore to control the epidemic in the dormitories.
guest workers’ dormitories have become a key link in Singapore’s fight against the epidemic. As many as 323,000 guest workers live in the dormitories. The number of new cases in the guest workers’ dormitories has been on the rise in the past two weeks, and has even increased by about 1,000 a day in the past three days. As of noon yesterday, there were a total of 8094 cases from guest worker dormitories, with an infection rate of 2.5%. The
guest worker dormitory has become a key link in the Singapore epidemic. (AFP) Among the new cases of
, there are 967 guest workers living in guest workers' dormitories and 32 guest workers living outside their dormitories. Another 17 cases were community cases. Eight new infection groups appeared yesterday.
Expert: It may take one month to control the epidemic in guest workers’ dormitories. It will take three or four more weeks to control the epidemic in the dormitory. This means that the epidemic in the guest worker dormitory will continue at least until mid-May.
He explained that under normal circumstances, one patient may transmit the virus to two or three persons, but in densely populated guest worker dormitories, it may transmit the virus to five to 10 people. Assuming that the government does not take any blocking measures, the number of new cases in a single day in the guest worker dormitory may double from the current 1,000 to more than 10,000 in just 10 days. Therefore, it is currently necessary to strengthen blocking measures to minimize contact between guest workers.
The Singapore government has set up medical stations and coronary disease detection stations in 43 guest worker dormitories. The picture shows the medical staff are testing for the guest workers. (Photo by Liang Weikang) After the
blockade measures, the number of new community cases is at least
. He said: "If our measures are very successful, one patient will only spread to 0.5 people, 2000 cases will be reduced to 1000 in five days, and then It will be reduced to 500 in five days. We need time to reduce the number of cases step by step.” In addition to Zhang Yiying, Professor Liang Yuxin, Director of the National Center for Infectious Diseases, and Professor Dale Fisher, Senior Consultant, Department of Infectious Diseases, National University Hospital of Singapore Also participate in the show.
Yesterday was Singapore’s lowest number of community cases since the implementation of virus blocking measures on April 7, with a total of 17 cases. A statement from the Ministry of Health pointed out that community cases have dropped from an average of 36 cases per day in the past to an average of 25 cases per day last week. The number of patients unrelated to other cases is gradually decreasing.
Singapore yesterday adopted single and even day admissions for four popular markets (ie markets) to implement crowd control. (Photo by He Bingyao)
Although the blocking measures have achieved initial results, the government announced the day before yesterday that the period of blocking measures will be extended by one month to June 1. Professor Liang Yuxin pointed out on the program that the experiences of various countries have shown that it is difficult to see results within two weeks, so it is necessary to extend the blocking measures.
However, she emphasized that the blocking measures can only temporarily suppress the spread of the virus, and people must step up to change their social and hygiene habits, otherwise the cases are likely to rebound after the blocking measures period ends.
Singapore faces the two battlefields of guest worker dormitories and community infection. Dr.
Forsell pointed out that Singapore faces two battlefields of guest worker dormitories and community infection. Although the number of community infections is gradually decreasing, the government must wait until the guest worker dormitories. After the epidemic has stabilized, the blocking measures on both sides can be relaxed simultaneously.
He said that in order to cope with the huge swarm of infections in guest worker dormitories, medical resources are already very tight. If the blocking measures in the community are relaxed at the same time, resulting in an increase in community cases, medical resources will be unable to cope with another wave of epidemics.
The Singapore government began to provide three meals to all commercial dormitories, and each room can only send one guest worker representative to collect food. (Photo by Liang Weikang)
expert: Coronary disease is "very smart" and will find blind spots
There were eight new infections in Singapore yesterday, the highest in a single day, including an apartment. Infectious disease experts believe that coronary disease is an extremely "smart" virus that can always find human blind spots and then spread among people.
Among the 1,016 new cases added yesterday, 73% were related to known infection groups, Others are subject to further investigation. During an interview, Dr.
Forsell said: “Coronavirus is very smart. It can always find our blind spots, disadvantaged groups, and places that can infect many people. Like a nursing home, even if protective measures are actively taken, the virus can still take advantage of it. In the guest worker’s dormitory, too.” The
community cases have fallen more slowly than expected, indicating that the virus has penetrated into the
National Center for Infectious Diseases. Professor Liang Yuxin said during an interview on the same program that the virus will find a way to spread. It is not a simple and easy to deal with. Viruses can spread without people realizing it.
There were 17 community cases yesterday, the least day since the virus blockade measures were implemented on April 7.
Since yesterday, the public has to undergo temperature tests before entering all supermarkets and shopping malls. (Photo by Ye Zhenzhong)
Zhang Yiying, Dean of the Su Ruifu School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, pointed out that although the number of infections in the local community has decreased, the decline has been slower than expected. He expressed disappointment. "This shows that there are cases infiltrating the community. It may be people who should stay at home, go out without adequate protection, or employees who need necessary services. In the past few days, we have seen some employees with necessary services infected. . Therefore, we have to tighten the scope of necessary services.”
As of noon yesterday, 4,234 cases were still receiving treatment in hospitals, of which 25 were in the intensive care unit, reducing by two. In a single day, 57 people have recovered and been discharged or left community isolation facilities, bringing the cumulative number of recovered to 896.
In addition, 4999 patients who were in good condition but still tested positive were transferred to community isolation facilities.
also reported the 12th death from coronary disease yesterday. An 84-year-old local woman passed away from complications of coronary disease the night before. She was diagnosed on the 2nd of this month and is not related to other cases.
