We need to be able to live with COVID-19 by reducing the risk of vulnerable people getting COVID and/or suffering from severe consequences.
Health Ministry permanent secretary Dr James Fong said this in a statement released on Monday, where he also announced three deaths to the virus since the last COVID-19 update on July 7.
He said the first was a 77-year-old female from the Central Division who died at home on July 4.
She had multiple pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
The second was a 64-year-old female from the Central Division who was admitted to the CWM Hospital with respiratory distress but passed away a few hours after presentation on July 7.
She was reported to have multiple pre-existing medical conditions which worsened her COVID state.
She was fully vaccinated and had also received the first booster dose. The third was an 86-year-old male from the Central Division who died at home on July 10.
He had pre-existing medical conditions and was fully vaccinated. Dr Fong said all three deaths highlighted the need for an early presentation for medical care.
He said the majority of moderate to severe COVID-19 diseases recovered well with early initiation of treatment.
