Singapore — The first Covid-19 case detected in Singapore’s foreign worker dormitories in more than a month has brought home the fact that the virus can infect even those who have been vaccinated. Something reported earlier only in other countries.
Minister for Transport Ong Ye Kung, a member of the multi-ministry task force on the coronavirus, commented on the case of the Indian work permit holder reported to have the virus on Sunday . The worker was employed by Seafront Support Company Pte Ltd, which has been providing manpower and support services for PSA’s Pasir Panjong Terminal.Mr Ong wrote: “Epidemiological investigations are ongoing, but these are the key findings so far:He has no symptoms.
Mr Ong explained it is indeed possible for vaccinated individuals to be infected. He added that vaccines are effective in protecting us from the more severe forms of the disease and can significantly reduce the likelihood of the infected person passing the virus to others.
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