Covid-19 hospitalisations up to 280 over past week, seniors urged to get another vaccine shot

A mobile Covid-19 vaccination facility set up at the amphitheatre at Block 509 Bishan Street 11 on May 25. - ST

SINGAPORE: The number of people hospitalised for Covid-19 increased to about 280 over the past week, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, as he reiterated his call for the vulnerable to get an additional shot of the vaccine.

To make it more convenient for vulnerable seniors to get their vaccinations, mobile Covid-19 vaccination teams will be deployed at selected heartland locations across the island from now until June 28.