Singapore PM Lee tests positive for Covid-19 again for the second time days after recovering from his first bout

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PM Lee tests positive for Covid-19 again; doctors cite ‘rebound’ which occurs in 5 to 10% of cases

PM Lee said that he feels fine, and that his doctors have advised him to self-isolate until he test

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has tested positive for Covid-19 again, just days after recovering from his first bout of the virus.

He said in a Facebook post on Thursday morning that he feels fine, and that his doctors have advised him to self-isolate until he tests ART negative.

“My doctors say it is a post Covid rebound, which happens in 5 to 10 per cent of cases,” said PM Lee, who added that although it is still infectious, the risk is not high as compared to the initial infection.

“I had very much looked forward to attending the consecration ceremony of Sri Thendayuthapani Temple this morning, but unfortunately will now have to miss it to keep others around me safe,” he added.

“My apologies to the organisers, and to all those attending the ceremony. I wish everyone a very successful consecration and celebration!”

PM Lee, 71, tested positive for Covid-19 for the first time last Monday.



He was advised by doctors to self-isolate until he was asymptomatic, and was prescribed anti-viral medication Paxlovid, because of his age.