Part 10/14:
Vaccination Rollout and Dealing with Mortality
As vaccines became available, Singapore faced the challenge of ensuring widespread acceptance amidst misinformation. Public communication campaigns tackled fake news and hesitations, emphasizing the importance of vaccination to protect oneself and others. Singapore reported its first COVID-19 deaths—an elderly woman and a middle-aged man—events that deeply resonated nationwide, prompting the government and healthcare workers to rally together.