US EditionCOVID-19 Spikes in Crowded Hong Kong, Singapore
- Health authorities in Hong Kong and Singapore reported a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases and severe cases in early May 2025 amid dense urban populations.
- This surge follows waning population immunity and a decline in booster vaccine uptake, though variants remain no more transmissible or severe than earlier ones.
- Hong Kong saw its COVID-19 test positivity at a one-year high with 31 severe cases in the week through May 3, while Singapore’s cases jumped 28% to 14,200 with hospitalizations increasing about 30%.
- Health officials urged high-risk groups to get booster vaccinations and maintained that hospitals currently manage the rise, with authorities expecting periodic endemic COVID waves like other respiratory diseases.
- The resurgence suggests continued active virus spread in Asia’s major cities during warmer months, highlighting the ongoing need for vaccination and hygiene measures to limit severe illness.
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Covid-19 cases spike in Hong Kong, Singapore; know risk factors and symptoms
A new wave of COVID-19 is sweeping across parts of Southeast Asia, with countries like Hong Kong and Singapore experiencing a sudden spike in cases. China and Thailand are also witnessing a rise in infections. Notably, Singapore has seen a 28% surge in cases over the past year, with 14,200 reported as of May 3. According to Bloomberg, this resurgence appears to be linked to a fresh wave of the virus spreading across Asia. In China, cases are nea…
Asia sees fresh Covid-19 spike
COVID-19 infections are rising sharply in parts of Asia, with Hong Kong and Singapore reporting significant increases in cases and hospitalisations, prompting health authorities to raise concerns over a fresh wave. In Hong Kong, officials report that virus activity is at its highest level in a year. Albert Au, head of the Communicable Disease Branch at the Centre for Health Protection, stated that the positivity rate for respiratory samples has …
Covid-19 cases spike across Asia; Singapore, Hong Kong on alert
Covid-19 cases are rising sharply across parts of Asia, with health authorities warning of a fresh wave. In Singapore, infections jumped 28% to 14,200 during the week ending May 3, along with a 30% increase in hospital admissions. Hong Kong officials have said the city is seeing "quite high" Covid activity. Pop star Eason Chan tested positive, leading to the postponement of his Taiwan concerts. Reports also suggest China is seeing a similar trend
Covid cases rise in Singapore, Hong Kong as new wave spreads in Asia. Should you be worried?
Covid cases are rising again in parts of Southeast Asia, with Hong Kong and Singapore reporting a sudden spike. China and Thailand are also seeing an increase in infections. In Singapore, the first update in nearly a year reported a 28 per cent jump, with 14,200 cases recorded in the week ending May 3. The surge is reportedly part of a fresh wave spreading across several regions in Asia. Notably, high-risk groups have been advised to take extra …
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