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Not as bad and untrustworthy look than the other gentleman.
Being of Chinese descent, I am not proud to indicate Chinese racial features are generally not good looking: small eyes, single eyelids, big wide nose, prominent cheek bones.
I prefer the Caucasian big eyes, could be blue, green, several shades of blue/grey, green/grey, small or big but pointy nose, better looking skin, natural shades of golden blonde, or various shades of darker blonde or brown (like beer).
I prefer the Caucasian big eyes, could be blue, green, several shades of blue/grey, green/grey, small or big but pointy nose, better looking skin, natural shades of golden blonde, or various shades of darker blonde or brown (like beer).
from straitstimes.com:
SINGAPORE - There are 78 vaccinated individuals who have been infected with Covid-19 in the current outbreak in Singapore, compared with about 300 unvaccinated cases, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Sunday (May 23).
This means close to 80 per cent of recent cases involve those who have not been vaccinated.
Many of the vaccinated cases are front-line workers, Mr Ong noted.
"International studies continue to show that vaccinations are very effective in preventing infections and severe illnesses," he stressed in a Facebook post on Sunday, debunking the notion that there is no point in getting inoculated as many vaccinated people are infected.
The minister also addressed what he said were the most common questions people are asking about Covid-19 in Singapore, including whether the recent testing operations at Housing Board blocks mean the outbreak must be bad.
"No," Mr Ong wrote. "Testing is a very effective way to prevent further spread. You should feel safer when you hear (about) all these testing ops.
"They help us detect and isolate people early, including persons who are asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic and would otherwise be missed."
The authorities will be doing even more testing and surveillance moving forward, he added.
He made the point that Singapore's three-day moving average of total community cases has been hovering around the same number - close to 30 - since May 16.
The same average for unlinked community cases was 7.7 on May 16, rose to 12 on May 18 and then fell to six on May 21.
"We are monitoring the situation closely, to see if we are trending up, down or flat," he said.
On the B1617 variant of the virus being airborne and very contagious, Mr Ong noted that Covid-19 has always been spread when a person coughs, sneezes, talks or sings, through droplets and aerosols in the air.
80% of cases in Singapore's current Covid-19 outbreak not vaccinated: Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE - There are 78 vaccinated individuals who have been infected with Covid-19 in the current outbreak in Singapore, compared with about 300 unvaccinated cases, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Sunday (May 23).
This means close to 80 per cent of recent cases involve those who have not been vaccinated.
Many of the vaccinated cases are front-line workers, Mr Ong noted.
"International studies continue to show that vaccinations are very effective in preventing infections and severe illnesses," he stressed in a Facebook post on Sunday, debunking the notion that there is no point in getting inoculated as many vaccinated people are infected.
The minister also addressed what he said were the most common questions people are asking about Covid-19 in Singapore, including whether the recent testing operations at Housing Board blocks mean the outbreak must be bad.
"No," Mr Ong wrote. "Testing is a very effective way to prevent further spread. You should feel safer when you hear (about) all these testing ops.
"They help us detect and isolate people early, including persons who are asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic and would otherwise be missed."
The authorities will be doing even more testing and surveillance moving forward, he added.
He made the point that Singapore's three-day moving average of total community cases has been hovering around the same number - close to 30 - since May 16.
The same average for unlinked community cases was 7.7 on May 16, rose to 12 on May 18 and then fell to six on May 21.
"We are monitoring the situation closely, to see if we are trending up, down or flat," he said.
On the B1617 variant of the virus being airborne and very contagious, Mr Ong noted that Covid-19 has always been spread when a person coughs, sneezes, talks or sings, through droplets and aerosols in the air.
from yahoo.com:
The recent rise of community Covid-19 cases in Singapore has been a cause of concern for most parents. Especially, in the way it has affected young children and families, alike. That is why the new Health Minister of Singapore, Ong Ye Kung, took it upon himself to clear public confusion on the current situation.
In a Facebook post on Sunday (23 May), Mr Ong answered some frequently asked questions about Covid-19. The Health Minister went through each concern carefully and one by one, answering important concerns.
“I hope my replies can help shed some light,” Mr Ong wrote.
He explains that in the 78 vaccinated individuals that were infected, many of them are frontline workers. This is compared to about 300 of the rest of the unvaccinated people among the current outbreak.
“International studies continue to show that vaccinations are very effective in preventing infections, and severe illnesses,” he writes.
So while there may still be people reluctant in getting the vaccine, it is still encouraged to ensure more safety for you, your family and the community. The Ministry of Health (MOH) even says that the risk of transmission can be greatly reduced if more people receive the vaccine.
As of 17 May, a total of 3,407,068 persons have been administered with 1,440,544 that have completed their full vaccination regime.
“Limited airflow and poor ventilation worsens spread. Large majority of infections are in enclosed places with close interactions without masks,” writes the Health Minister of Singapore.
He continues to explain that this is why they have closed restaurants and suspended big gatherings.
He adds that this is “why a big proportion of infections now actually come from home.” As more recent community cases have also been linked to being in close contact with a family member or a household member.
“To protect your family members, see a doctor immediately if unwell,” reminds Mr Ong.
Mr Ong answers, “Not quite, we are hovering around the same number since 16 May. See graph below on 3-day moving average.”
He adds, reassuringly that they are still “monitoring the situation closely; to see if we are trending up, down or flat.”
“They help us detect and isolate people early, including persons who are asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic and would otherwise be missed,” he writes.
To conclude his post, Mr Ong writes, “We will be doing even more testing and surveillance moving forward.”
Ong Ye Kung Answers FAQs On The Covid-19 Situation And Reassured Parents
The recent rise of community Covid-19 cases in Singapore has been a cause of concern for most parents. Especially, in the way it has affected young children and families, alike. That is why the new Health Minister of Singapore, Ong Ye Kung, took it upon himself to clear public confusion on the current situation.
In a Facebook post on Sunday (23 May), Mr Ong answered some frequently asked questions about Covid-19. The Health Minister went through each concern carefully and one by one, answering important concerns.
“I hope my replies can help shed some light,” Mr Ong wrote.
Health Minister of Singapore Ong Ye Kung Answers FAQs About Covid-19
1. Is it true that there is no point in getting vaccinated after so many vaccinated people are getting infected?
To answer it bluntly, Mr Ong says “No.”He explains that in the 78 vaccinated individuals that were infected, many of them are frontline workers. This is compared to about 300 of the rest of the unvaccinated people among the current outbreak.
“International studies continue to show that vaccinations are very effective in preventing infections, and severe illnesses,” he writes.
So while there may still be people reluctant in getting the vaccine, it is still encouraged to ensure more safety for you, your family and the community. The Ministry of Health (MOH) even says that the risk of transmission can be greatly reduced if more people receive the vaccine.
As of 17 May, a total of 3,407,068 persons have been administered with 1,440,544 that have completed their full vaccination regime.
2. Is the new B.1.617 Variant airborne and very contagious?
Just like Covid-19, the B.1.617 variant can be spread through droplets and aerosols in the air when someone coughs, sneezes or talks. Mr Ong says that the risk of transmission of this new variant is multi-factorial.“Limited airflow and poor ventilation worsens spread. Large majority of infections are in enclosed places with close interactions without masks,” writes the Health Minister of Singapore.
He continues to explain that this is why they have closed restaurants and suspended big gatherings.
He adds that this is “why a big proportion of infections now actually come from home.” As more recent community cases have also been linked to being in close contact with a family member or a household member.
“To protect your family members, see a doctor immediately if unwell,” reminds Mr Ong.
3. Is the current situation getting very bad?
With the surge of community Covid-19 cases in Singapore, many people are probably wondering whether the situation has gotten pretty bad.Mr Ong answers, “Not quite, we are hovering around the same number since 16 May. See graph below on 3-day moving average.”
He adds, reassuringly that they are still “monitoring the situation closely; to see if we are trending up, down or flat.”
4. “But we are doing so much special ops, going to HDB blocks to test people. That must be bad?”
Mr Ong once again denies this. He said “No” this is not true, as testing is still a very effective way to prevent further transmission of the virus. All these testing ops should actually make people feel safer, according to the Health Minister of Singapore.“They help us detect and isolate people early, including persons who are asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic and would otherwise be missed,” he writes.
To conclude his post, Mr Ong writes, “We will be doing even more testing and surveillance moving forward.”
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