Singapore’s vulnerability to new flu virus strains
Published: 18 Nov 2019
Health experts point out that Singapore’s high population density and extensive trade and transport links could make it vulnerable to new flu virus strains.
“Singapore, like all other countries, is not immune to the risks of flu pandemics,” said Professor Paul Tambyah from the Department of Medicine at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, and Senior Consultant in the Division of Infectious Diseases, NUHS.
“Especially since we are a major trade and transport hub, it is quite likely for Singapore to be affected by the next flu pandemic.” – Prof Paul Tambyah
This is supported by others, such as Dr Indumathi Venkatachalam from Singapore General Hospital’s Department of Infectious Diseases who added that other aggravating factors include Singapore’s high population density and how Singapore experiences two flu seasons a year, instead of one such season in temperate regions.
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