Journey through Covid-19

28 June 2020 More community cases in recent days Do not think that it is now safe to socialise freely and to walk around in crowded places during Phase 2 Reopening.

Recent days of community cases had seen a spike: 24 June 2020 - 7 cases 25 June 2020 - 5 cases 26 June 2020 - 6 cases 27 June 2020 - 11 cases 28 June 2020 - 11 cases Covid-19 coronavirus is still around us.

The Straits Times reporter Clara Chong took us through the risks of Covid-19 (24 June 2020). Her sources for her report came from Assoc Prof Alex Cook, Vice-Dean of Research at the NUS’ School of Public Health.

The factors which heighten risk are: 1. Closed spaces 2. Close contact settings with close-range communication 3. Crowded spaces 4. Duration and diversity of contacts The risks get heightened further when all 4 factors are present.

It is poignant to note that social gatherings can be a source of concern. Take an example: You invite and meet 5 relatives from different families in your home for tea. Then you invite another 5 old school friends for catch-up. If you were infected with Covid-19, you have put 10 other households at risk. The number can multiply to 30 households two transmission cycles later. There is a real risk of a super-spreader event where one person infects a large number of others. (Source: Clara Chong)