COVID Cases Surge In Singapore, Hong Kong As New Wave Spreads In Asia

Singapore/Internet/Hyderabad, May 16 (Maxim News): COVID cases are rising again in parts of Southeast Asia, with Hong Kong and Singapore reporting a sudden spike. China and Thailand are also seeing an increase in infections.

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In Singapore, the first update in nearly a year reported a 28 per cent jump, with 14,200 cases recorded in the week ending May 3. The surge is reportedly part of a fresh wave spreading across several regions in Asia. Notably, high-risk groups have been advised to take extra precautions.

China and Thailand are also seeing a jump in cases. China is approaching the levels seen during last summer’s peak, while Thailand is dealing with infection clusters, especially after the Songkran festival held in April.

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In this explainer, we look at which countries are reporting more cases, why the numbers are rising, what the authorities are saying, and whether there is any reason to worry. (Maxim News) 

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