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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maroosha Muzaffar

The countries reporting a new wave of Covid-19

  • Hong Kong and Singapore are experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases, marking a new wave of infections.
  • Hong Kong's infection rate has increased significantly, from 1.7 per cent in mid-March to 11.4 per cent now, surpassing the peak recorded in August 2024.
  • Singapore reported a 28 per cent rise in estimated cases, prompting its first Covid update in a year.
  • Health officials have attributed the resurgence to waning immunity, not more severe variants.
  • China and Thailand are also witnessing increased Covid activity, with China approaching its previous summer peak.

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