Rates of severe Covid-19 likely to remain low in Singapore even if cases rise in weeks ahead, say experts

A light art intallation titled Firefly Field by TOER of Netherlands displayed along Marina bay promenade during preview of - i Light Singapore event. Experts say there could be increased regular transmission of Covid-19 in the weeks ahead, as many head overseas this month. - AFP

SINGAPORE, June 4 (The Straits Times/ANN): With many people planning to travel abroad this month and new Covid-19 sub-variants spreading globally, it is possible that Singapore could see increased regular transmission of the coronavirus in the weeks ahead, experts here said.

The future could be that Singapore will see more continuous regular transmission of the virus, causing mild disease, in fluctuations but not waves, said Professor Dale Fisher, an infectious diseases expert from the National University Hospital.