More S'poreans may be vaccinated as more contagious Covid-19 strains detected; 10 imported cases found on Boxing Day

Current research indicates that new strains will not affect the effectiveness of vaccines. - The Straits Times/Asian News Network

SINGAPORE, Dec 26 (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."