Seniors in Singapore urged to stay home for next four weeks to protect themselves against Covid-19


To reduce their risk of being infected, AIC reminded seniors to go out only for essential activities and avoid crowded places. - ST FILE

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): All seniors aged 60 and above, and those living with them are strongly urged to stay at home as the Covid-19 situation stabilises in Singapore, especially if they are unvaccinated.

The recent rise in Covid-19 cases has seen more seniors experiencing severe symptoms when infected, the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) said in a statement on Thursday (Sept 30).

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