A Ukrainian seafarer has died after being hospitalised in Singapore with Covid-19.
His death highlights the urgent need for more widespread seafarer vaccination schemes.
Singapore’s health ministry revealed that the 34-year-old male passed away on Monday 2 August.
The ministry said he had not been vaccinated against the virus.
According to health officials, the seafarer developed Covid-19 symptoms, including a fever, cough and lethargy on 25 July.
