Hong Kong and Singapore are seeing a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases this May, bringing renewed attention to the virus that many thought was behind us. The increase comes at an unusual time – during the warmer months when respiratory illnesses typically slow down. In Singapore, weekly COVID-19 cases jumped to 14,200 in early May, a 28% increase from the previous week. Daily hospital admissions also went up by 30%, though daily ICU admissions decreased slightly from 3 to 2. Hong Kong faces similar challenges. The city’s positive test rate for COVID-19 hit 13.66% in the week ending May 10 … Continue reading COVID-19 Cases in Singapore Hit 14,200 as Hong Kong Positivity Rate Doubles to 13.66%