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Covid-19 Surges Again in Hong Kong and Singapore

5/17/2025

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Covid-19 is making a fierce comeback in Hong Kong and Singapore, with Hong Kong hitting a year-high in positive respiratory samples and reporting 31 severe cases. Meanwhile, Singapore faces a worrying 28% rise in infections. Health officials are sounding the alarm, urging citizens to get vaccinated to bolster waning immunity across the region.

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Covid-19 is making a fierce comeback in Hong Kong and Singapore, with Hong Kong hitting a year-high in positive respiratory samples and reporting 31 severe cases. Meanwhile, Singapore faces a worrying 28% rise in infections. Health officials are sounding the alarm, urging citizens to get vaccinated to bolster waning immunity across the region.