A new wave of COVID-19 incidence has been recorded in Asia, a sharp increase in cases of coronavirus infection is noted, in particular, in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, as well as in Singapore. This was reported by Bloomberg agency.

According to its information, the number of infected in the region has been growing for several months, which periodically leads to the emergence of new waves of morbidity. Authorities in Hong Kong and Singapore are again urging the population to vaccinate and remind people at risk of the need to revaccinate.

On May 13, Ou Jiajun, head of the Infectious Diseases Division of Hong Kong's Health Protection Center, warned on RTHK television of a “fairly high level” of new coronavirus infection. He said last week Hong Kong recorded the highest incidence of the disease since April 2024. Hospital visits and hospitalizations continue to rise, as do levels of the virus in sewage, he added. 

As Bloomberg notes, Singapore, one of the region's largest financial centers, is “on alert” for a new wave of coronavirus. Thus, the country's Health Ministry in May released updated COVID-19 incidence statistics for the first time in a year. The release, distributed, according to the agency, only in case of “significant outbreaks,” notes that from April 27 to May 3, 28% more cases of infection were registered than a week earlier, and the number of hospitalizations increased by 30%. Authorities have advised citizens to take precautions, including wearing masks in crowded areas.