HSU Li Yang
Dr Hsu is an infectious diseases physician who has been deeply involved in academic research and practice in health security, antimicrobial resistance and global health in Singapore and the region. He is currently the Director of the Asia Centre for Health Security.
Affiliation
- NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health
- NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
In the News
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Commentary: The world’s most contagious disease is making an alarming comeback, CNA, 13 May 2025
- Commentary: We’re losing ground in the global fight against tuberculosis, CNA, 24 March 2025
- Commentary: Trump’s WHO exit could be a global health disaster, but also an opportunity, CNA, 6 Feb 2025
- When fear spreads faster than the disease, The Straits Times, 15 January 2025
- Daily Cuts: What is polio and why has it re-emerged?, CNA Online, 2 September 2024
- Singaporeans who had smallpox jabs have fairly good mpox protection, The Sunday Times, 1 September 2024
- Commentary: Global mpox emergency – the world must show it learnt its lessons from COVID-19, Channel NewsAsia, 24 August 2024
- Commentary: How much should we worry each time a new COVID-19 variant arises?,Channel NewsAsia, 27 June 2024
- Commentary: Misinformation a concern as respiratory illness surge in China triggers COVID-19 memories, Channel NewsAsia, 5 December 2023
- In reviewing the Dorscon framework, let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater, TODAY, 23 May 2022
- Is it time to reevaluate S’pore’s TB treatment strategy?, TODAY, 23 March 2022
- Commentary: How to overcome S’pore parents’ hesitancy over their kids’ Covid-19 vaccinations, TODAY, 9 December 2021
- Refocusing on fighting antimicrobial resistance when the pandemic eases, TODAY, 23 November 2021
- Commentary: How can Singapore exit from the pandemic?, TODAY, 12 May 2021
- Strategies used in tackling Covid-19 can help to eliminate TB in S’pore, TODAY, 24 Mar 2021
- The science behind Covid-19 (Comic), The Straits Times, 28 December 2020
- Public hesitancy over getting Covid-19 vaccine will affect its success. What can Singapore do?, TODAY, 15 Dec 2020
- How Covid-19 has impacted the fight against bacterial infections and antimicrobial resistance, TODAY, 23 Nov 2020
- Understanding immunisation and why a Covid-19 vaccine is no magic bullet, TODAY, 29 April 2020
- Covid-19 could affect TB control measures. This is what Singapore can do, TODAY, 30 March 2020
- What Singapore can teach the U.S. about responding to Covid-19, STAT News, 23 March 2020
- Why Singapore is preparing to tap the brakes to slow COVID-19 spread, Channel NewsAsia, 19 March 2020
- Covid-19 outbreak set to continue beyond 2020 – what does that mean for Singapore’s efforts to contain it?, TODAY, 16 March 2020
- The novel coronavirus outbreak raises the spectre of Sars, TODAY, 3 February 2020
- Why is Singapore’s adult vaccination rate so low?, TODAY, 18 August 2019
- What more can Singapore do to eradicate tuberculosis?, TODAY, 26 March 2019
- Dealing with the evolving threat of antimicrobial resistance, TODAY, 16 November 2018
- The disease that divides, and unites, TODAY, 24 March 2018
- Taking a long-term view of tuberculosis, TODAY, 24 March 2017
- World Tuberculosis Day 2017: Are we paying attention yet? Brink Asia, 24 March 2017
- Unravelling the Gordian knot of antimicrobial resistance, TODAY, 21 September 2016
- Superbugs – why they matter to Singapore, The Straits Times, 19 September 2016
- Greater community support needed in fight against TB, TODAY, 20 June 2016
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HMPV outbreak in China: What is the situation there and should you be worried?, The Straits Times, 10 January 2025
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India reports 8 cases of HMPV pathogen driving spike in respiratory illnesses in China, The Straits Times, 7 January 2025
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Asia ramps up border controls, tests and vaccines as new clade of mpox spreads, The Telegraph, 21 August 2024
- CNA Explains: Is vaping ‘getting out of hand’ in Singapore, and what can be done?, CNA Online, 4 August 2024
- Singapore looking for venues to house future contingency care facilities during public health crises, CNA Online, 30 July 2024
- Over 10,000 dengue cases so far in 2024, exceeding total number of infections in 2023, The Straits Times, 24 July 2024
- No human cases of bird flu in S’pore but MOH urges vigilance, The Straits Times, 24 June 2024
- Article linking COVID-19 vaccines with excess deaths misconstrued by media, says journal, The Straits Times, 16 June 2024
- IN FOCUS: Is Southeast Asia losing the battle against dengue?, CNA Asia, 30 March 2024
- Updated guidelines offer better ways to control and treat tuberculosis in Singapore, The Straits Times Online, 23 March 2024
- Updated guidelines offer better ways to diagnose and treat tuberculosis, The Straits Times, Page A2, 23 March 2024
- S’pore research team gets $10m grant to fight drug-resistant superbugs, The Straits Times, 27 November 2023
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askST: Should Singaporeans worry about monkeypox?, The Straits Times, 7 July 2022
- Covid-19 pandemic report card: Did Singapore pass?, The Straits Times, 3 July 2022
- 因冠病死亡男童同时感染三种病毒 专家指情况罕见, Zao Bao, 28 June 2022
- Innovating for the Future – S1E8: Public Health, Channel NewsAsia, 22 June 2022
- 专家：感染新变异毒株人数 或高于已知数目, Channel 8, 16 May 2022
- Is the acute hepatitis outbreak linked to adenovirus infection?, The Straits Times, 12 May 2022
- Explainer: How effective is the Covid-19 oral drug molnupiravir and how can it help Singapore?, TODAY, 22 April 2022
- Sanofi breaks ground on $638m Tuas vaccine facility, The Straits Times, 21 April 2022
- Some experts fear spike in cases if curbs are eased too soon, while others are more bullish, The Straits Times, 11 March 2022
- Increased demand for cough and cold medication here, The Straits Times, 9 March 2022
- Covid-19 reinfection in Omicron patients unlikely for now: Experts, The Straits Times, 6 March 2022
- VTL入境峇厘 须隔离至少3天, Shin Min Daily News, 6 March 2022
- High numbers a sign Omicron wave will peak soon: Experts, The Straits Times, 23 February 2022
- Despite fall in cases, Pinoys urged to remain vigilant vs Covid-19, Business Mirror, 23 February 2022
- 48天逾百人染冠病死 专家: 近三周死例皆奥毒 多数年长者, Shin Min Daily News, 18 February 2022
- Covid-19 measures in Singapore should ease once Omicron peaks, some curbs no longer effective: Experts, The Straits Times, 17 February 2022
- 太早松绑？专家：一些措施已没有必要, Channel 8, 17 February 2022
- Study: Booster’s protection near equal to infection plus vaccination, The Straits Times, 14 February 2022
- Explainer: When will nasal vaccines for Covid-19 be ready, and does it matter to Singapore?, Today, 10 February 2022
- Singapore in a strong position to relax measures, say some experts, The Straits Times, 4 February 2022
- Singaporeans keep calm and carry on with CNY plans, The Straits Times, 24 January 2022
- Some Omicron patients hit by night sweats; no such cases seen locally, The Straits Times, 16 January 2022
- $141k in fines issued last year for breach of safety at workplace, The Straits Times, 9 January 2022
- Group size curbs should be retained given high transmissibility of Omicron variant, say experts, Today, 8 January 2022
- 几剂才算完成接种?, Shin Min Daily News, 7 January 2022
- askST: What you need to know about Covid-19 boosters and when your fully vaccinated status will expire, The Straits Times, 6 January 2022
- Large Omicron wave on the horizon for S’pore, but no surge in hospitalisations on the cards, The Straits Times, 6 January 2022
- How to overcome S’pore parents’ hesitancy over their kids’ Covid-19 vaccinations, Today, 30 December 2021
- Makes sense to live with Omicron and treat it as no different from other Covid-19 variants: Experts, The Straits Times, 28 December 2021
- 完成接种者染奥密克戎重病率极低 本地专家：采居家康复是正常做法, Lianhe Zaobao, 28 December 2021
- Despite consumption hit, China to stand fast on tough COVID-19 curbs, Reuters, 22 December 2021
- ICA to enhance border processes from Jan with self-scanning of passports, glass shields at VTL counters, The Straits Times, 22 December 2021
- 新5 抵天 韩须 首检 周测, Lianhe Wanbao, 18 December 2021
- The Omicron wildcard – time needed to answer critical questions, The Straits Times, 18 December 2021
- 11岁儿童应等明年接种疫苗吗? 专家: 尽早打, Channel 8, 17 December 2021
- MOH to stop issuing daily Covid-19 updates to media, experts say reports no longer meaningful, The Straits Times, 7 December 2021
- 目前药物对‘奥’毒株有效？研究中!, Lianhe Wanbao, 6 December 2021
- Will Covid-19 drugs be less effective against the Omicron variant?, The Straits Times, 5 Dec 2021
- Health Check Podcast: What to know about antimicrobial resistance, The Straits Times, 2 December 2021
- Singapore’s response to Omicron: Too much, too little or just right?, The Straits Times, 1 December 2021
- Pakar: Perlu maklumat lanjut tentang Omicron bagi tentukan apakah protokol Covid-19 SG harus diubah, Berita Harian, 28 November 2021
- More information about Omicron needed to decide if S’pore Covid-19 rules should change, The Straits Times, 27 November 2021
- 混打还是不混打？疫苗追加剂八大疑问, Channel 8, 27 November 2021
- Asia First: Covid-19 vaccine testing for kids in Singapore, CNA938, 18 November 2021
- Explainer: What’s the best mix of Covid-19 vaccines and boosters? Early indications and studies may shed some light, TODAY, 17 November 2021
- 卫生部或对“完成疫苗接种”的有效期限进行检讨, Channel 8, 12 November 2021
- Should you mix and match Covid-19 vaccines for your booster shot?, The Straits Times, 9 November 2021
- Health Check Podcast: Why lifelong immunity from Covid-19 is unlikely, The Straits Times, 4 November 2021
- Vaccinated individuals infected with Covid-19 showed immune response boost: S’pore study, The Straits Times, 1 November 2021
- Commentary: Tackle factors causing Covid-19 deaths in Singapore, The Straits Times, 26 October 2021
- US prof keen to work with S’pore on app that warns users before they are exposed to Covid-19, The Straits Times, 19 October 2021
- Explainer: Has the Covid-19 stabilisation phase been effective, and what can we expect next?, Today, 19 October 2021
- S’pore will stay the course in its reopening when new Covid-19 case numbers stabilise: Experts, The Straits Times, 7 October 2021
- Delaying second COVID-19 vaccine jab could allow more people in Singapore to be protected and save lives, say experts, Channel NewsAsia, 18 May 2021
- Singapore considers giving more people at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose, The Business Times, 17 May 2021
- Weekends: The future of Covid-19 in Singapore amid new strains and new rules, MONEY FM 89.3, 15 May 2021
- Change ward structures to improve infection control in hospitals, The Straits Times, 14 May 2021
- Vaccines used here will protect significantly against variants, The Straits Times, 10 May 2021
- Over 6,600 coronavirus mutations, but not all make waves: Expert, The Straits Times, 10 May 2021
- As West races back to travel, ‘zero-Covid’ economies like Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia face hermit risk, South China Morning Post, 8 May 2021
- Measures may seem tough, but better to be safe than sorry, The Straits Times, 1 May 2021
- Post-Covid-19 vaccine infections and reinfections could happen, say experts, The Straits Times, 28 April 2021
- Singapore quarantines about 1,200 migrant workers, probes re-infections, Reuters, 22 April 2021
- 21-day SHN in S’pore will pick up virtually all Covid-19 cases from India: Experts, The Straits Times, 22 April 2021
- Explainer: How dangerous is the ‘double mutant’ coronavirus strain from India that causes Covid-19?, TODAY, 21 April 2021
- Arm pain, fever, fatigue: Side effects of Covid-19 vaccine mean immune systems are reacting, The Straits Times, 18 April 2021
- Explainer: Why a person fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can still get infected and what it means, TODAY, 12 April 2021
- One year after circuit breaker, people in S’pore socialising less, working more; mental well-being has declined, The Straits Times, 7 April 2021
- Explainer: What is the new ‘Eek’ Covid-19 mutation, and will it stymie vaccination efforts?, TODAY, 6 April 2021
- Covid-19 surge in some European countries a cautionary lesson not to rush relaxation of measures, The Straits Times, 24 March 2021
- Asia once led the coronavirus battle. Why is it behind on vaccines?, South China Morning Post, 20 March 2021
- No flu cases at S’pore polyclinics in more than 8 months, The Straits Times, 1 March 2021
- Don’t let anti-virus efforts go to waste during celebrations, The Straits Times, 11 February 2021
- Choose a good mask and wear it properly, urge experts, The Straits Times, 29 January 2021
- A year of Covid-19: Singapore gears up for next stage in virus war, The Straits Times, 23 January 2021
- What is vaccine hesitancy and why do some people have it?, Vogue Singapore, 12 January 2021
- Bosses in S’pore unlikely to mandate Covid-19 vaccination for staff: Experts, The Straits Times, 29 December 2020
- Coronavirus: how did Singapore get residents to stop worrying and trust its TraceTogether Covid-19 app?, South China Morning Post, 26 December 2020
- COVID-19 vaccine stirs rare hesitation in nearly virus-free Singapore, Reuters, 23 December 2020
- Coronavirus vaccines will save 2021? Not so fast, here’s what the experts think, South China Morning Post, 19 December 2020
- Coronavirus: how Singapore went from hero to zero, and back to hero again, South China Morning Post, 18 December 2020
- Clinics expect greater demand for COVID-19 testing as Singapore resumes more activities, Channel NewsAsia, 18 December 2020
- To achieve herd immunity, at least two-thirds of Singapore’s population have to be vaccinated against Covid-19: Experts, TODAY, 17 December 2020
- Singapore to start Phase 3 of COVID-19 reopening on Dec 28, CNA 938 Live, 14 December 2020
- World Economic Forum: a calculated risk for Covid-safe Singapore, South China Morning Post, 9 December 2020
- PCR tests here to stay despite rise in rapid tests, say scientists, The Straits Times, 7 December 2020
- No locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Singapore for 14 days, Channel NewsAsia, 24 November 2020
- Coronavirus: why are Western countries like the US and Britain still not learning from Asia’s success?, South China Morning Post, 21 November 2020
- More people have died from dengue than from Covid-19 in Singapore this year, The Straits Times, 19 November 2020
- The quest for a coronavirus vaccine – what you need to know, The Straits Times, 16 November 2020
- Singapore ‘strikes a balance’ with coronavirus response, Financial Times, 2 October 2020
- Singapore turns a corner in Covid-19 fight but experts warn the battle is not over, South China Morning Post, 28 September 2020
- 公共希望聚会增至10人为限 专家：解封第三阶段应继续强制戴口罩, Lianhe Zaobao, 25 September 2020
- No need to ban food from firms whose products had virus traces: Experts, The Straits Times, 23 September 2020
- Explainer: Why Singapore’s COVID-19 death rate is the world’s lowest, Reuters, 17 September 2020
- Singapore grapples with coronavirus in migrant dorms, Reuters, 14 September 2020
- The new normal: How will Covid-19 continue to change the way we live?, The Straits Times, 14 September 2020
- COVID-19: Rigorous testing could help revive travel but challenges remain, say experts, Channel NewsAsia, 13 September 2020
- Dengue super clusters and why they are a danger, The Straits Times, 7 September 2020
- Spike in Group B Strep infections, CNA938, 3 September 2020
- Health Check Podcast: Can a person get Covid-19 twice?, The Straits Times, 2 September 2020
- 本地学者：冠病康复者半年内再感染非常罕见, Lianhe Zaobao, 26 August 2020
- Covid-19 reinfection cases rare, experts say, The Straits Times, 26 August 2020
- S’pore scientists find milder variant of Covid-19 virus, The Straits Times, 22 August 2020
- Beach hygiene tips issued after 4 suffer skin irritation, The Straits Times, 21 August 2020
- Covid-19 and risks to the elderly, The Straits Times, 20 August 2020
- Explainer: The D614G strain of the coronavirus is purportedly more infectious. Should Singaporeans be afraid?, TODAY, 17 August 2020
- Experts dispute Malaysia’s claim that it has found more infectious coronavirus strain, The Straits Times, 17 August 2020
- Very low risk of coronavirus infection from chilled, frozen food: Experts, The Straits Times, 15 August 2020
- Best defence against Covid-19 second wave is caution, The Straits Times, 13 August 2020
- Lessons from a crisis for Singapore, The Business Times, 8 August 2020
- Coronavirus: When will it be safe to work out at gyms or go on vacation?, The Straits Times, 19 July 2020
- Airborne transmission unlikely to be big driver of Covid-19, says expert, The Straits Times, 13 July 2020
- At least one more year of living with Covid-19, The Straits Times, 5 July 2020
- Singapore may use saliva as it ramps up Covid-19 testing capacity, The Straits Times, 26 June 2020
- Why Singapore has relatively low Covid-19 death rate, The Straits Times, 25 June 2020
- Experts warn against excessive mixing and mingling during phase 2 of S’pore’s reopening, The Straits Times, 23 June 2020
- Opinions divided over athlete testing, The Straits Times, 18 June 2020
- Doctors say old, cheap drug could save lives, The Straits Times, 18 June 2020
- Phase 2 reopening: How safe an activity is depends on various factors, say experts, The Straits Times, 17 June 2020
- askST: What is being done to cut blood clot risks faced by Covid-19 patients?, The Straits Times, 16 June 2020
- Disturbing Rates of Antimicrobial Resistance (Part 2), CNA938 Health Matters, 14 June 2020
- Disturbing Rates of Antimicrobial Resistance (Part 1), CNA938 Health Matters, 14 June 2020
- Large part of population here still susceptible to coronavirus, say experts, The Straits Times, 23 May 2020
- Coronavirus: Experts caution against use of disinfection tunnels, The Straits Times, 21 May 2020
- Can COVID-19 patients keep testing positive but no longer be infectious? Here’s what you need to know, Channel NewsAsia, 20 May 2020
- Coronavirus contact-tracing apps: can they slow the spread of COVID-19?, Nature, 19 May 2020
- 本地社区传染情况 改善至一人只传半人 卫生部：疫情虽受控仍须遵守安全距离, Lianhe Zaobao, 18 May 2020
- 【冠状病毒19】传染病专家：医护人员感染率同社区感染率紧密相连, Channel 8, 15 May 2020
- Coronavirus: when will Singapore’s recovery rate of 15 per cent pick up?, South China Morning Post, 13 May 2020
- Coronavirus: Why a double negative test is needed before discharge, The Straits Times, 12 May 2020
- Coronavirus: Expect a new normal even if current circuit breaker measures are eased, The Straits Times, 7 May 2020
- Health Check Podcast: What might Singapore’s new normal look like, post-Covid-19?, The Straits Times, 6 May 2020
- Explainer: Why some Covid-19 patients continue to test positive despite a strong recovery and no symptoms, TODAY, 6 May 2020
- Stretched but coping: How Singapore’s healthcare system has cranked up efforts to deal with COVID-19, Channel NewsAsia, 04 May 2020
- He was symptom-free. But the coronavirus stayed in his body for 40 days, Los Angeles Times, 30 April 2020
- Sustained fall in numbers needed to be sure virus has been stopped, The Straits Times, 27 April 2020
- 出院者平均住院或隔离两周半 本地首千名冠病患者四分一未出院, Lianhe Zaobao, 26 April 2020
- Risk of coronavirus spread in ‘blind spots’ and potential clusters in Singapore, The Straits Times, 24 April 2020
- Health Check: Why Singapore’s Covid-19 circuit breaker measures cannot be lifted so early, The Straits Times Podcast, 22 April 2020
- Singapore facing two separate outbreaks: in the community and in foreign worker dormitories, The Straits Times, 21 April 2020
- Coronavirus: Next few days will determine whether S’pore’s circuit breaker can be eased by May 4, say experts, The Straits Times, 20 April 2020
- As coronavirus cases surge, can Singapore’s health care system handle the pressure?, South China Morning Post, 19 April 2020
- Three times that the world coughed, and Singapore caught the bug, The Straits Times, 19 April 2020
- Surge in coronavirus infections strains healthcare system, The Straits Times, 18 April 2020
- Up to 70% of those infected may show no symptoms, making coronavirus tough to tackle, The Straits Times, 14 April 2020
- NUS’ Covid-19 reports shared across the world, The Straits Times, 11 April 2020
- Coronavirus: Should the world worry about Singapore’s virus surge?, BBC News, 10 April 2020
- Asia struggles to find coronavirus exit strategies, Financial Times, 10 April 2020
- Singapore battles virus hotspots in migrant workers’ dorms, Associated Press, 10 April 2020
- The Circuit Breaker Measures, CNA938 Health Matters, 9 April 2020
- Coronavirus: Three areas to watch to see if ‘circuit breakers’ are working, The Straits Times, 8 April 2020
- Covid-19 measures leave Southeast Asia’s migrant workers exposed, lay bare their living conditions, Eco-Business, 7 April 2020
- Yes, wear a mask but when and why? Here’s what you need to know, Channel NewsAsia, 7 April 2020
- 专家：须配合其他防疫措施 戴口罩不是百毒不侵, Lianhe Zaobao, 7 April 2020
- 大家留在家 新加坡才平安, Lianhe Zaobao, 5 April 2020
- Skin problems from frequent washing, sanitising of hands ‘unavoidable reality’ during Covid-19, TODAY, 4 April 2020
- Can You Be Re-Infected After Recovering From Coronavirus? Here’s What We Know About COVID-19 Immunity, TIME, 3 April 2020
- Explainer: When community transmission can be considered ‘widespread’, TODAY, 3 April 2020
- COVID-19 and safe distancing – why this can save lives, CNA Heart of the Matter, 2 April 2020
- Virus data: What’s known and not known about China’s numbers, Associate Press, 1 April 2020
- COVID-19: It is up to each individual to prevent further spread of the virus, 1 April 2020
- Asia’s infections of coronavirus expose conflicts in diverse societies, The Australian, 28 March 2020
- Coronavirus: Singapore scientists on the front lines of fight against Covid-19, The Straits Times, 25 March 2020
- Herd Immunity, CNA938 Health Matters, 23 March 2020
- W-H-O calls for “aggressive” action in SE Asia, CNA938 Health Matters, 22 March 2020
- Aggressive tracing, lessons from Sars: how Singapore is flattening the coronavirus curve, South China Morning Post, 22 March 2020
- What’s behind the different approaches countries are taking towards COVID-19?, CNA Heart of the Matter, 19 March 2020
- 200K Global Cases (19/3), CNA938 Health Matters, 19 March 2020
- Explainer | What is herd immunity? And can it stop the coronavirus?, South China Morning Post, 18 March 2020
- 【冠状病毒19】国家传染病中心：探讨新的采集方式 取代鼻咽拭子检测, 8world News, 15 March 2020
- WHO’s ‘pandemic’ label a signal to countries to act fast, The Straits Times, 13 March 2020
- Deep implications for Singapore as Covid-19 is termed a pandemic, The Straits Times, 12 March 2020
- Temperature screening still useful in detecting Covid-19 cases despite limitations, experts say, TODAY, 11 March 2020
- COVID-19: Big Story panel discussion with Singapore’s top experts, 10 March 2020
- Why WHO hasn’t declared Covid-19 a pandemic, The Straits Times, 2 March 2020
- Number of coronavirus cases in Singapore could rise, cautions MOH chief health scientist, The Straits Times, 28 February 2020
- Coronavirus cases in Singapore can rise anytime, premature to say worst is over, says MOH’s chief health scientist, The Straits Times, 27 February 2020
- COVID-19 Myth-busters: Fact or Fiction?, The Straits Times, 27 February 2020
- COVID-19 Oral Vaccine?, Channel NewsAsia Health Matters, 26 February 2020
- 【冠状病毒19】康复患者会产生抗体吗？会再度感染吗？, 8world News, 26 February 2020
- Explainer: Can Covid-19 patients get reinfected and do they develop immunity against the virus?, TODAY, 25 February 2020
- Battling COVID-19 with heat and ventilation, Channel NewsAsia Health Matters, 23 February 2020
- Covid-19: ‘Too early to say worst is over’ — downward trend in S’pore but experts worry about imported cases from outside China, TODAY, 21 February 2020
- Church to reopen next week after major disinfection, The Straits Times, 21 February 2020
- Explainer: What are ‘super spreaders’ and are they a cause for concern for Covid-19 outbreak?, TODAY, 17 February 2020
- Sesame oil won’t zap the coronavirus, and don’t microwave the mask, The Straits Times, 16 February 2020
- Coronavirus: what’s next for Singapore?, The Straits Times Opinion, 16 February 2020
- Explainer: How accurate are CT scans in picking up Covid-19 and will they work in Singapore?, TODAY, 13 February 2020
- Cruise ship off Japan carries largest cluster outside China, The Straits Times, 13 February 2020
- Initial symptoms of COVID-19 similar to flu, still unnecessary for public to wear mask when well, 13 February 2020
- Use antibiotics right, Lianhe Zaobao, 12 February 2020
- Keep rooms well-ventilated to reduce risk of infection, 12 February 2020
- Virus may survive on surfaces from a few hours to three days, The Straits Times, 7 February 2020
- Coronavirus: Can touching a doorknob lead to infection? Experts weigh in on this and other questions, The Straits Times, 4 February 2020
- 蝙蝠病毒牵引巧合, Lianhe Zaobao, 2 February 2020
- Threat of a global pandemic unlikely as new coronavirus does not ‘spread as effectively’, CNBC Capital Connection, 23 January 2020
- Singapore vulnerable to novel coronavirus but better prepared compared to Sars, 23 January 2020
- Experts advise protective steps against the virus, The Straits Times, 22 January 2020
- Doctors advise good hygiene as Wuhan virus outbreak develops, The Straits Times, 21 January 2020
- Explainer: Why are there still tuberculosis cases in Singapore and how does the disease spread?, TODAY, 20 December 2019
- Getting Singapore hospitals to cut down on inappropriate prescription of antibiotics, TODAY Commentary, 4 December 2019
- Health Check Podcast: Why you shouldn’t demand antibiotics for your flu, The Straits Times, 20 November 2019
- Woman, 84, is 5th dengue fatality this year, The Straits Times, 21 June 2019
- Sonny Liew tackles antibiotics, The Straits Times, 18 June 2019
- Public attitudes of HIV have not moved beyond narratives of fear, prejudice from early years of global epidemic, Channel NewsAsia, 2 February 2019
- Food poisoning: Can you really avoid it?, Channel NewsAsia, 1 December 2018
- No ‘definitive link’ among three recent cases of food poisoning: MOH, TODAY, 30 November 2018
- Hospital patients at risk of catching an infection, The Straits Times, 2 October 2018
- Doctors too eager to prescribe antibiotics, The New Paper, 2 October 2018
- Wiping clean the ‘mixing pot of viruses’: Lessons from a flu outbreak in a primary school, TODAY, 4 August 2018
- 2.8m-long tapeworm found in Singapore patient who had no symptoms, The Straits Times, 28 January 2018
- askST: Are parasites common in raw food in Singapore?, The Straits Times, 27 January 2018
- Having a runny nose? Avoid antibiotics, or we could pay a deadly price, Channel NewsAsia, 20 January 2018
- Are You Abusing Antibiotics?, Talking Point, Channel 5, 18 January 2018
- Influenza vaccine has many benefits, even for non-targeted at-risk groups, TODAY voices, 29 October 2017
- Doctors suggest free flu vaccines to boost adult immunisation rates, TODAY, 25 October 2017
- Handy guide on when to go for jabs, The Straits Times, 22 October 2017
- 守住最初 慎用洗手抗菌用品, Lianhe Zaobao, 30 May 2017
- Concern over potential ‘superbug’ bacteria in Southeast Asia, Southeast Asia Globe Magazine, 22 November 2016
- How Zika got here could remain a mystery, say experts, TODAY, 29 August 2016
- 宏茂桥耐药结核病启示, Lianhe Zaobao, 17 June 2016
- Buku mengenai penyakit berjangkit di Singapura dilancar, Berita Harian, 13 January 2016
- 两医生出书记录我国抗传染病历程, Lianhe Zaobao, 3 January 2016
- Assistant Professor Hsu Li Yang receives Monteiro Lectureship award, Lianhe Zaobao, 31 March 2014