Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says he has examined constructive for COVID-19 for a second time in lower than two weeks, in a uncommon case of a reboundFILE - Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaks throughout ASEAN - India Summits in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Nov. 12, 2022. Lee mentioned Thursday, June 1, …
SINGAPORE — Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong mentioned Thursday that he examined constructive for COVID-19 for a second time in lower than two weeks, in a uncommon case of a rebound.
Lee, 71, was recognized with COVID-19 for the primary time on Could 22, following work journeys to Africa and Asia. He examined adverse six days later. However in a Fb submit Thursday, Lee shared a photograph of a constructive antigen speedy take a look at that he took.
“I really feel advantageous however I’m afraid I’ve turned COVID-19 constructive once more. My docs say it’s a COVID rebound, which occurs in 5-10 % of instances,” he mentioned in his submit.
Lee mentioned he has been suggested to self-isolate because the virus continues to be infectious, though the chance is decrease in comparison with the preliminary an infection. He mentioned he had seemed ahead to attending the consecration ceremony of an Indian temple early Thursday however has to “miss it to maintain others round me secure.”
In his earlier prognosis, Lee mentioned he was prescribed the Paxlovid antiviral treatment as a consequence of his age. He did not say if he was prescribed any treatment this time. He has mentioned his final COVID-19 vaccine booster was in November and urged Singaporeans to maintain their vaccinations updated to scale back the chance of extreme sickness.
