Key Points

COVID-19

• Epidemic activity continues to decline in S21

• Consistent decline in viral circulation across all age groups amid reduced testing

• New admissions of SARS-CoV-2-infected patients to general wards and intensive care units continue to decline, with a decreasing proportion of cases now presenting in emergency departments

All-cause mortality across all age groups

In Week 21, subject to data consolidation, mortality was declining; no significant excess mortality was observed at the regional level.