On Monday, the Minister for Health, Ong Ye Kung, will give a ministerial statement on Singapore's response to the current worldwide COVID-19 issue at the start of the next Parliament session (Jan 9).
Members of Parliament (MPs) will also raise issues regarding the impact of China's relaxing of travel restrictions, which coincides with an increase in COVID-19 infections, over the course of the discussion.
MP Joan Pereira (PAP-Tanjong Pagar) inquired about the measures in place to avoid a fresh wave of COVID-19 infections in Singapore, should a new virus variety arise, as well as if an extra dosage of COVID-19 booster vaccine will be required, particularly for the elderly.
Tan Wu Meng (PAP-Jurong) requested to know the Ministry of Health's most recent estimate of the possibility of a new and more hazardous COVID-19 strain arising, as well as an update on the country's preparation for novel pandemics in 2023.
Melvin Yong (PAP-Radin Mas) questioned whether the transport ministry planned to temporarily increase COVID-19 safeguards at Changi Airport for planes arriving from China.
On COVID-19 vaccines, Lim Wee Kiak (PAP-Sembawang) inquired if there was a growing trend of younger Singaporeans refusing to take booster shots because they have already acquired COVID-19 or thought the new varieties are less contagious.
Dr. Lim inquired as to the MOH's advice about the notion that booster shots should not be necessary yearly.
MP Cheryl Chan (PAP-East Coast) inquired if more seniors, particularly those residing in nursing homes, might be encouraged to have their booster vaccinations.
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