Thread by @vinodscaria

Insights on the recent wave of COVID-19 infections in @Singapore
The present wave in Singapore is of interest since a significant large proportion (82.7%) of population has received 2 doses of #COVID19 #vaccines but nevertheless have a wave of infections and deaths.

With respect to COVID-19 variants and VoCs, clearly Delta (and 2 prominent sublineages AY.23 and AY.23.1) dominate the present wave of infections.
Data: @DiseaseOutbreak

There are some interesting insights, thanks to the data made available at data.gov.sg
While on first look there is a significant number of cases spread across all age-groups.
The community cases are largely dominated by the younger age-groups (59 years and above)

This trend reverses drastically when it comes to the hospitalized patients, with a huge majority of the patients coming from 60+ years.
Another interesting observation is indeed the disproportionate number of hospitalized children.

But when it comes to deaths, the significant majority seems to have occurred in 70years and above, compared to other age groups as also seen elsewhere.
The overall nos of deaths (and CFR) is low possibly due to the continued public-health measures.

A close look at the deaths and vaccination status suggests a significant number of people who die are unvaccinated/partially vaccinated. This re-emphasizes the now established fact that vaccination indeed protects against severe disease and death, though not as much against inf.

What are the take-home points ?
▶️ High overall vaccination numbers might hide the fact that a small number of individuals still remain vaccinated and therefore possibly more vulnerable.
▶️ We possibly need to ensure #everyone in the vulnerable age-groups are vaccinated.

Sorry for the typo : to be read as ... High overall vaccination numbers might hide the fact that a small number of individuals still remain un-vaccinated and therefore possibly more vulnerable.