Not just a 'flowerpot problem': 82-year-old shielded from Covid-19 but died of dengue

Madam Han Ai Hoon (centre) and her daughters (from left) Daphne Teo, Angelia Teo, Teo Kwee Bee, Teo Kwee Bin and Claudia Teo. PHOTO: CLAUDIA TEO
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SINGAPORE - For two years, Ms Claudia Teo, 55, did everything to shield her 82-year-old mother from Covid-19.

Madam Han Ai Hoon was not allowed to go to crowded places without wearing a clear plastic face covering over her mask. If they were out, Ms Teo would pass her the hand sanitiser every hour.

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