As per reports, the new set of coronavirus variants is collectively termed as FLiRT which is behind the surge of COVID-19 cases in Singapore. As per the news reports, KP.1 and KP.2 account for over two-thirds of cases in Singapore.
two more variants of COVID-19 have been detected in the US namely KP.2 and KP. 1.1., these variants are said to be causing the infections. (Image: Freepik)
New Delhi: Fresh wave of COVID-19 hits Singapore, with authorities reporting over 25,900 cases in a week. As per reports, the cases are expected to peak between the mid and end of June. Amid the rise in cases, the health ministry has asked people to start wearing masks again. The Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said that they are just at the beginning part of the wave where it is steadily increasing.
The cases are expected to peak in the next two to four weeks that is the mid-end of June, reported The Straits Times newspaper.
FLiRT variant cause behind the surge
The new set of coronavirus variants is collectively termed as FLiRT which is behind the surge of COVID-19 cases in Singapore. As per the news reports, KP.1 and KP.2 account for over two-thirds of cases in Singapore.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified KP.2 as a variant under monitoring. Globally or locally, there are no signs that KP.1 and KP.2 are transmissible or may cause more severe disease than other spreading variants. In India, there are currently 91 cases of the FLiRT variant, however, there are no signs of severity in any of the cases or no distinct symptoms have been identified so far. These cases have been reported in various regions of Maharashtra.
According to the current data available, from the Ministry of Health Singapore, the number of COVID-19 cases in the week of May 5 to 11 was recorded to 25,900 which is a higher rate as compared to 13,700 in its earlier week. Moreover, the average daily COVID-19 hospitalisation incidences spiked to about 250 from 181 in the week before.
Ways to mitigate the risk
We are now all aware of how to be safe and protected against the risk of COVID-19 spread. It’s important to wear a mask in crowded or indoor places. Maintain a social distance, maintain proper hand hygiene and stay vaccinated.
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