Monitoring of Long COVID and Post-COVID-19 Health Issues Experienced by Patients

61 Dr Lim Wee Kiak asked the Minister for Health (a) what is the number of vaccinated COVID-19 cases which have developed long COVID symptoms; and (b) among these cases, how many has developed further complications or has difficulty with daily routine for a prolonged period of time.

62 Dr Lim Wee Kiak asked the Minister for Health (a) how many healthcare institutions have a post-COVID-19 evaluation programme; and (b) whether the Ministry will consider referring certain high-risk groups for post-COVID-19 evaluation by default such as those who are at risk of blood clots.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: For Parliamentary Question 61, Members should refer to the combined oral reply to Parliamentary Questions 46 to 49 taken on the 4th of April 2022.

Dr Lim asked a second PQ on the evaluation, referral and management of patients after COVID. These patients’ issues have a wide variety of symptoms. The clinical follow-up and referral for further evaluation and treatment, are specific to their individual medical issues and risk factors. The clinicians involved will make these decisions taking into account relevant risk factors.