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Singapore’s Battle Against COVID-19: A Comprehensive Reflection

Early Warnings and International Vigilance

The resurgence of COVID-19 caught the world by surprise, prompting immediate concern and swift action from Singapore’s health authorities. As the virus spread from its origins in Wuhan, China, early reports of pneumonia outbreaks signaled the potential severity of the situation. The first signs of trouble appeared on December 31, 2019, when international health professionals, including those in Singapore, began exchanging urgent messages via platforms like ProMED-mail, an email listserv used by global health researchers.