Srinagar, May 16 -- A fresh wave of COVID-19 infections is spreading rapidly across Asia, with health authorities in Hong Kong, Singapore, and other regions raising alarms over a sharp rise in cases and hospital admissions.

Hong Kong's Centre for Health Protection has reported a significant uptick in COVID-19 infections. Dr. Albert Au, head of the Communicable Disease Branch, stated that virus activity in the city is currently "quite high."

The percentage of respiratory samples testing positive for COVID-19 has reached levels not seen since last year. In the week ending May 3, the city recorded 31 severe cases, nearing peak figures from previous waves. Additionally, rising viral traces in sewage and increasing clinic visits are further ...