More Covid-19 deaths in Singapore recently as Omicron caused many more infections, say experts


There were 95 deaths from Covid-19 reported in Singapore between January 2020 and September last year. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, March 15 (The Straits Times/ANN): Omicron's mortality rate is lower than Delta's but the high number of cases in recent months has contributed to more deaths in Singapore, especially among the unvaccinated, experts said.

There were 95 deaths from Covid-19 between January 2020 and September last year.

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