SINGAPORE, Feb. 8 -- More than 2,000 people in Singapore booked influenza vaccinations on February 4, a day after Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu's death was announced, the country's Ministry of Health (MOH) reported.
The ministry told The Straits Times (ST) that this marks a sharp increase compared to around 3,000 online appointments made throughout January.
Hsu, best known for her role in Meteor Garden, died on February 2 at age 48 from influenza-related pneumonia while on a family trip to Japan.
Despite the surge in demand, MOH assured the public that Singapore has ample flu vaccine supplies and that healthcare institutions and general practitioners (GPs) can procure additional stock if needed.
News of Hsu's passing has also driven up f...