See a doctor immediately: HSA warns against 3 products with potent substances, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two people experienced adverse effects after taking products containing potent medicinal ingredients including steroids, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said on Monday (Nov 14). HSA alerted
South Australia announces 6-day lockdown to stifle new virus outbreak, World News,SYDNEY – South Australia Premier Steven Marshall announced a six-day lockdown on Wednesday to stamp out a coronavirus outbreak that has now expanded to 22 new cases, warning that the strain of virus detected was especi
130 locally transmitted Covid-19 infections on July 28, Singapore News,The Ministry of Health (MOH) preliminarily confirmed 130 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases as of Wednesday (July 28) afternoon, of which 27 are linked to the Jurong Fishery Port cluster and two belong to the KTV cluster. 61
4 lions at Spanish zoo test positive for Covid-19, World News,BARCELONA – Four lions at Barcelona Zoo have tested positive for Covid-19, veterinary authorities said on Tuesday, in only the second known case in which large felines have contracted coronavirus. Three females named Zala, Nima and Run Ru
Wuhan virus: China virus deaths hit 170 nationwide with 7,711 confirmed cases, China News,BEIJING – China’s National Health Commission said on Thursday (Jan 30) the total number of confirmed deaths from the coronavirus in the country has risen by 38 to 170 as of end-Wednesday, as the number of infec
Katy Perry hailed first responders after collapsing on American Idol amid gas leak, Entertainment News,The 35-year-old pop star – who is engaged to actor Orlando Bloom – collapsed in the middle of filming auditions in Sunriver, Oregon, and Katy has now taken to Twitter to praise all of the first res
Bile duct cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma) 101: Symptoms, causes, stages & treatment, Lifestyle News,What is Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)? Bile duct cancer is a rare type of cancer in which cancer cells form in the bile ducts. Bile ducts are a series of tubes that go from the liver and gallbladd
513 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, including 2 in the community and 6 imported, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were 513 new coronavirus cases confirmed as of Saturday noon (July 25), taking Singapore's total to 49,888. They included two community cases, both of whom are work pass holders, s
Covid-19 cases in Australia's Victoria hit record daily high, World News,SYDNEY – Covid-19 infections in Australia's Victoria hit a pandemic record on Thursday (Oct 14) as Melbourne, the state capital, looks to exit its lockdown next week, several days ahead of plan, helped by a faster-tha
136 locally transmitted Covid-19 infections on July 27, Singapore News,The Ministry of Health (MOH) preliminarily confirmed 136 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases as of Tuesday (July 27) afternoon, of which 36 are linked to the Jurong Fishery Port cluster and two belong to the KTV cluster. 59 ca
5 new active Covid-19 clusters, including a local bakery in Jurong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Five new Covid-19 clusters have surfaced, one of which involves workers in a home-grown bakery in Jurong. The Ministry of Health (MOH) said in an update on Wednesday (July 28) that six cases have been link
China's swine fever outbreak may spread in Asia: FAO, Health News, An outbreak of African swine fever in China may spread to other parts of Asia, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) warned on Tuesday (Aug 28), as the world's largest pork producer scrambled to contain the disease
Coronavirus: Jewel and Orchard Road malls among places visited by Covid-19 patients while they were infectious, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Malls in Orchard Road, including Lucky Plaza, Plaza Singapura, Ion Orchard and Tang Plaza, as well as Jewel Changi Airport are among the places visited by Covid-
322 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, including 11 in the community and 5 imported, Singapore News,There are 322 new coronavirus cases confirmed as of Monday noon (July 13), taking Singapore's total to 46,283. They include 11 community cases, comprising two Singaporeans or permanent residents an
British variant of Covid-19 has significantly higher death rate, study finds, World News,LONDON – A highly infectious variant of Covid-19 that has spread around the world since it was first discovered in Britain late last year is between 30 per cent and 100 per cent more deadly than previous strains
328 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases on Sept 7, 185 currently unlinked, Singapore News,The Ministry of Health (MOH) preliminarily confirmed 328 new locally transmitted cases of Covid-19 infection as of Tuesday (Sept 7) afternoon, with 185 cases currently unlinked. From the 328 confirmed cases,
