More Singaporeans may need vaccination as new virus strains detected: expert


Current research indicates that new strains will not affect the effectiveness of vaccines.- ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): With the discovery of new, more contagious strains of the Covid-19 virus in Britain and South Africa, it may now be important for more Singaporeans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, said a health expert here.

Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at the National University of Singapore, said on Thursday (Dec 24): "This is the only way we can continue to ensure that the community as a whole is protected."

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