Ong Ye Kung might want to consider being more careful in his choice of words where COVID-19 is concerned

[TerrexLee]

In an interview with the radio station, Kiss92FM, Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung said that Singapore “might well be the most vaccinated country in the world“.


While his optimism is encouraging, I do wonder if giving the impression that we might be the most vaccinated country in the world in any way shape or form is the most responsible behaviour on the part of the Minister for Health.


While the uptake of vaccinations in our nation-state is generally high, there still remains a group of people who are either vaccine-hesitant or unable to take the vaccine.


By suggesting that we may be the most vaxxed country in the world, Mr Ong could well be encouraging reckless behaviour from those who might still be vulnerable to the disease. For example, those who are not yet vaxxed, may be under the impression, based on Mr Ong’s words, that they can drop their guard.

Further, the Government has been strict on what it considers fake news via the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) and especially where facts of the Coronavirus is concerned. Most recently, a POFMA notice was issued in relation to an article that falsely claimed that a three-year-old had died from the vaccine.


Whether or not a country is the highest vaccinated in the world is a statement of fact. There is no “might as well be” or “maybe”. With that in mind, shouldn’t Mr Ong be more mindful of the words he uses when talking about vaccinations?

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[glockman]

This is what he is aiming for, at all costs. A kpi set by his boss's wife.

 

[laksaboy]

This is what he is aiming for, at all costs. A kpi set by his boss's wife.

Would be a shame if all this backfires. He has been a jinx in every ministry he was put into, now we await the next chapter: MOH.

 

[Leepotism]

Now Ho Ching is eyeing the 12 to 17 years old to vaccinate. OYK please take note.

This is what he is aiming for, at all costs. A kpi set by his boss's wife.

 

[batman1]

H always jump the gun.He want to take credit first.

 

[glockman]

Would be a shame if all this backfires. He has been a jinx in every ministry he was put into, now we await the next chapter: MOH.

Seriously, are any of the 4G ministers any fucking good at all?

Now Ho Ching is eyeing the 12 to 17 years old to vaccinate. OYK please take note.

He (and she) are obviously vying for the "most vaccinated country in the world" title. What morons.

 

[CPTMiller]

Would be a shame if all this backfires. He has been a jinx in every ministry he was put into, now we await the next chapter: MOH.

Every sales of vaccine means more profit for shareholders.
Dont blame Madam Ho.
She the best for Ah Loong and Singaporean deserve her

 

[borom]

Its very very hard to trust people who join a party whose main credo is not to serve with humility but who loudly proclaim that they must be the highest paid in the world in order to serve.
I have been in the private sector my entire life working in an extremely competitive industry and even I find it hard to stomach how these people are so cold and callous when talking about people's life and future.
Everything seems to be reduced to statistics and our lives are being turned upside down by policies that changes every few days.
Are they even human?

 

[Patriotmissile]

F.ucking any thing also wants to come up tops. Tops in fining you, suing you and jailing you.

 

[Rogue Trader]

This is what he is aiming for, at all costs. A kpi set by his boss's wife.

I agree with you. This imbecile is only concerned with his kpi of vaccination rate. What the bigger or longer term implications to sinkies' health and safety are is not in his peripheral vision. This is the quality of ministers we have

 

[glockman]

He is meeting his KPI and is on track to being richly rewarded.

80% of Singapore population now fully vaccinated: Ong Ye Kung​

Staff Writer, Singapore
·Editorial Team
Sun, 29 August 2021, 1:45 pm·1-min read

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said that over 4,3000 homebound people have also received their COVID-19 jabs from home vaccination teams. (Yahoo News Singapore file photo)

SINGAPORE — Singapore has "crossed another milestone" with 80 per cent of its population now fully vaccinated against COVD-19, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Sunday (29 August).

"It means Singapore has taken another step forward in making ourselves more resilient to COVID-19.

"It is the result of the collective effort of many people working behind the scenes, and the people of Singapore coming forward to take care of themselves and the people around them," said Ong in a Facebook post.

He added that over 4,300 homebound people have also received their COVID-19 jabs from home vaccination teams. Ong also noted that about 700 requests for home vaccinations are received every week.

"To meet the demand, and thanks to over 200 volunteer doctors and nurses, and also the assistance of SAF, we are tripling the number of home vaccination teams from 11 to 33 teams," he said.

With the increased resources, the waiting time for home vaccinations has been reduced from eight weeks to four weeks, and all such vaccinations should be completed by end-September, added Ong.

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/80-singapore-population-fully-vaccinated-ong-ye-kung-034545768.html