335 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, including record 76 imported infections

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SINGAPORE — Singapore reported 335 new Covid-19 cases and one fatality as of noon on Wednesday (Dec 22).

The weekly infection growth rate is 0.54, down from Tuesday's 0.56. This refers to the ratio of community cases for the past week over the week before.

The growth rate has remained below 1 since Nov 13. A figure below 1 means that the number of new weekly Covid-19 cases is falling.HOSPITALISATIONS AND VACCINATIONS The intensive care unit utilisation rate is at 52.7 per cent, down from the 53.3 per cent reported on Tuesday.In the ICU, six patients require close monitoring while 23 patients are critically ill.

As of Tuesday, 96 per cent of Singapore's eligible population — those aged 12 and above — have completed their full vaccination regimen.From Wednesday, parents of studying in Ministry of Education schools will receive SMSes inviting them to book vaccination appointments for their children starting from Dec 27.For more stories like this, visit

 

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