New Covid-19 Wave Hits Asia

Covid-19 cases are rising again across Asia, particularly in Hong Kong and Singapore, raising concerns of a fresh wave due to waning immunity.

Hong Kong Sees Spike in Cases

• Health experts report a significant uptick in Covid-19 levels.
• 31 critical cases were recorded in just one week, ending May 3.
• Increased Covid traces found in sewage and more hospital visits reported.

Singapore Records 28% Weekly Rise

• Covid cases jumped to 14,200, with a 30% increase in hospital admissions.
• The health ministry suggests declining immunity as the cause.
• No signs yet of more infectious or severe new variants.

 Covid Spreading Across Asia

• Other Asian countries, including China and Thailand, are also seeing waves of infection.
• China’s test positivity rate doubled in five weeks.
• Thailand reported outbreaks after the Songkran festival in April.

 Authorities Urge Vaccinations

• Officials are reminding people, especially high-risk groups, to get vaccinated and take booster shots to reduce severity.