Singapore sees early seasonal uptick in flu cases, surge expected to ease by year-end

Singapore sees early seasonal uptick in flu cases, surge expected to ease by year-end


NOT A PANDEMIC STRAIN

Despite early infections here, experts say Singapore is not experiencing a pandemic strain, and the country’s healthcare system is well-prepared to manage the situation.

Associate Professor Lim Poh Lian, group director of communicable diseases programmes at the CDA, said there is no indication locally or regionally to suggest that infections are more severe than usual, adding that the agency will continue to monitor the situation closely.



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