Ministries to look at uptick in suicides and domestic violence since Covid-19

The Ministry of National Security will be partnering with the Ministry of Health and Wellness to look at the number of suicides and domestic violence cases that have occurred since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang says there has been an uptick in both domestic violence and suicides.

He's noted that the pandemic also seems to have negatively affected student behaviour.

Dr Chang is therefore highlighting the need to review statistics to determine the cause.

He says the Government is also ensuring that vulnerable communities benefit from social service interventions to address these problems.