Flu Cases Increase In Singapore, These Are The Symptoms Patients Complain

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JAKARTA - Singapore is currently facing a spike in flu cases that occur earlier than usual. This disease is generally experienced by many people between December and March.

However, according to data from the Infectious Diseases Agency (CDA), the number of confirmed influenza patients has increased sharply since the end of August. About 30 percent of the samples tested from August 24 to 30 showed positive results, and the figure increased by 40 percent by the end of September.

In recent weeks clinics in Singapore have also reported an increase in the number of patients with flu symptoms. The most widely circulated flu strain is H3N2, one of the subtypes of influenza, which is common to cause seasonal flu disease.

There are several symptoms that the patient often complains about. Most patients experience fever and upper respiratory tract symptoms.

However, the cough in flu patients is not so severe. Patients also generally respond well to antiviral treatments such as tamiflu.

Regarding the action to deal with the increase in flu cases, the Singapore government already has a strong monitoring mechanism to prevent wider spread.

"As new flu waves spread in the community, more and more people will form natural immunity, and in the end this outbreak will subside," said infectious disease specialist at Farrer Park Hospital, Dr Loh Jiashen, quoted from CNA, on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

In addition, although flu cases have increased, it is certain that the death rate has not increased. It is also estimated that this spike in flu cases will end at the end of the year, possibly even ending sooner than the usual season, namely March.