Will the COVID-19 pandemic end in 2022?

2021 is coming to an end and even though the COVID-19 pandemic has been a bummer to all of us, World Health Organisation (WHO) forecasted the pandemic to end in 2022 – and all countries should carry that vision as well.

It’s been about two years into the situation and it hasn’t been easy for everyone; especially for those who are directly involved – our medical doctors and nurses in Singapore. As Singapore progresses forward with the necessary tools such as having vaccinations to fight COVID-19, we believe that things will get better.

With that being said, yes we are aware that the new transmissible variant – Omicron – is another big issue that we are facing, which Singapore has already reported 71 confirmed Omicron cases since 24 December 2021. This has affected many countries, including Singapore, who were planning to open up (more) borders and easing travel restrictions.

It is also believed that Omicron is likely to become a dominant strain globally – with it being 5X higher risk of infection, more transmissible and it does not seem to be milder as compared to the Delta variant. This clearly shows that 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccines is not enough to protect us against the Omicron virus and everyone is encouraged to go for their booster shots if they are eligible.

If you are looking to take the Sinopharm vaccinations, you can book an appointment with our clinics:

Healthsprings Clinics

1) Healthsprings Medical Associates (Orchard clinic)

Contact no: +65 6734 5260 / +65 9728 7793

Address: 541 Orchard Road #10-02, Liat Towers Singapore 238881

2) Healthsprings Medical Clinic (Bukit Panjang clinic)

Contact no: +65 6892 6681 / +65 8799 8936

Address: 524A, Greenridge Shopping Centre, #02-01, Jelapang Road, Singapore 671524

3) Healthsprings Medical & Laser Clinic (Woodleigh clinic / Bidadari clinic)

Contact no: +65 6970 7933 / +65 8616 6166

Address: 105A Bidadari Park Drive, #01-09 Singapore 341105

*All of our Healthsprings clinics like our Woodleigh Family clinic also provide Health Check in Singapore and Female Health Screening in Singapore should you need one. Kindly contact us for more information.

Here are some reminders of COVID-safe measures to ring in the new year in Singapore:

1. Wash and sanitise your hands frequently

2. Wear your mask at all times

3. Avoid touching surfaces, especially in public places

4. If you are feeling unwell, take an ART test or see a doctor immediately.

*You may visit our Healthsprings clinics, MOH-approved Pre-Departure Swab Test Clinic in Singapore, should you require to take these tests:

a) ART pre-event test – https://www.healthspringsgroup.com.sg/covid-19-pcr-swab-test/take-an-antigen-rapid-test-art-for-your-pre-events/
b) COVID-19 PCR swab test – https://www.healthspringsgroup.com.sg/covid-19-pcr-swab-test/