10-09-2021, 09:26 PM
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/not-possible-s...32901.html
It is not possible to set a target for the number of COVID cases or those who end up in intensive care, before deciding to implement stricter safe management measures, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Friday (10 September).
"We are in a very delicate balance of lives and livelihoods. What can society and ourselves accept at what level of ICU and morbidity? I think that is a...social discussion that is ongoing," said Ong, who was speaking to reporters at a briefing by the multi-ministry task force (MTF) on COVID-19.
"I don't think it is possible for us to now set a target on morbidity."
The MTF co-chair was responding to a reporter's question on the number of serious cases or deaths per day that is acceptable before much tighter measures have to kick in. As of Thursday, there are 26 cases of serious illness requiring oxygen supplementation, and seven in critical condition in the intensive care unit (ICU).
According to the MTF, Singapore can handle up to 1,000 ICU cases but aims to keep the figure below 300.
It is not possible to set a target for the number of COVID cases or those who end up in intensive care, before deciding to implement stricter safe management measures, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Friday (10 September).
"We are in a very delicate balance of lives and livelihoods. What can society and ourselves accept at what level of ICU and morbidity? I think that is a...social discussion that is ongoing," said Ong, who was speaking to reporters at a briefing by the multi-ministry task force (MTF) on COVID-19.
"I don't think it is possible for us to now set a target on morbidity."
The MTF co-chair was responding to a reporter's question on the number of serious cases or deaths per day that is acceptable before much tighter measures have to kick in. As of Thursday, there are 26 cases of serious illness requiring oxygen supplementation, and seven in critical condition in the intensive care unit (ICU).
According to the MTF, Singapore can handle up to 1,000 ICU cases but aims to keep the figure below 300.