Coronavirus: 'Inevitable' that Singapore will see Covid-19 death, says Health Minister Gan Kim Yong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – It is \”inevitable\” that Singapore will see a fatality from the coronavirus, said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong on Friday (March 6). Mr Gan, who co-chairs the multi
Dining in capped at 2, WFH the default: Everything you need to know about Covid-19 rules from Sept 27, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – With local Covid-19 cases climbing, the authorities said on Friday (Sept 24) that they will be tightening restrictions to prevent daily infections from rising at the curr
Japanese researchers confirm coronavirus testing in sewers as possible outbreak warning system, Asia News,TOKYO – Japanese researchers confirmed the presence of the coronavirus in wastewater plants, a finding that could serve as a signal for future outbreaks. The study tested water from four treatme
The man who saves forgotten cats in Fukushima's nuclear zone, Asia News,FUKUSHIMA, Japan – A decade ago, Sakae Kato stayed behind to rescue cats abandoned by neighbours who fled the radiation clouds belching from the nearby Fukushima nuclear plant. He won’t leave. “I want to make sure I am here
Covid-19 FAQ for expecting parents: Can mums pass it to their unborn babies? Should pregnant women get booster shots? , Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – Will Covid-19 mRNA vaccines harm the foetus? Are booster shots recommended for pregnant women? These were some questions raised by pregnant women and me
No new Covid-19 sufferers, 300 asymptomatic, after Wuhan-wide tests, China News,BEIJING – The Chinese city of Wuhan, where the novel coronavirus outbreak began, has found no new cases of people suffering from Covid-19 after testing almost its entire population, and 300 asymptomatic carriers of the v
In virus-hit 'ghost town' Wuhan, stranded Thai student waits for help, Asia News,BANGKOK – When Thai medical student Badeephak Kaosala dares to leave his rented apartment in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, he puts on a mask, gloves, a hat and layers of clothing to try to avoid infection
Budget 2021: $11b to help Singapore bounce back from Covid-19, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In a three-pronged approach to enhance Singapore's recovery from the ravages caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Tuesday (Feb 16) that he will set aside $11 billio
Japan bans new entries of foreigners after virus variant arrives, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan on Saturday said it would temporarily ban non-resident foreign nationals from entering the country as it tightens its borders following the detection of a new, highly infectious variant of the coronavirus. The
To self-isolate or not? Woman receives Health Risk Warning SMS, but with stranger's identity indicated in the message, Singapore News,One woman in Singapore was shocked to receive a Health Risk Warning (HRW) notification from the Ministry of Health (MOH), which instructed her to undergo self-is
Wuhan virus: ICA to implement temperature screening at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All travellers at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints will have to undergo temperature screening from Friday (Jan 24) at noon, in light of the Wuhan virus outbreak and the large number of tra
South Korean cult church leader says coronavirus outbreak is the 'devil's deed', Asia News,SEOUL – The leader and self-proclaimed messiah of a South Korean religious movement at the centre of the country's largest coronavirus outbreak on Friday (Feb 21) called the disease the \”de
Coronavirus: 524 people under quarantine in Singapore, says Lawrence Wong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were 524 people under quarantine as of Sunday (Feb 2) night, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong, who co-chairs the multi-ministry task force tackling the spread of the new corona
No evidence of bus interchange clusters spreading coronavirus to commuters: Iswaran, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There is currently no evidence that Covid-19 clusters in bus interchanges have resulted in spreading the virus to commuters, said Transport Minister S. Iswaran on Friday (Sept 3). \”The exp
Covid-19 quarantine period cut to 10 days but 14-day SHN for incoming travellers to remain, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The quarantine period for those at risk of exposure to Covid-19 will be shortened from 14 days to 10 days, to account for the Delta variant's shorter incubation period, the mul
This hospital uses Resident Evil's Umbrella Corp logo for their Covid-19 folder, Digital News,\”Laughter is the best medicine\”, so said a toga-wearing scholar a certain number of centuries ago. But you've got to hand it to him – it's a pretty useful saying. And in the wake of the coron
PM, ministers to take 3-month pay cut in solidarity with Singaporeans coping with coronavirus, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Prime Minister, Cabinet ministers and other political office-holders – as well as the President – will take a three-month pay cut to stand in solidarity with Singaporeans in
WHO chief says coronavirus pandemic far from over, cites concerns over impact on children, World News,GENEVA – The coronavirus pandemic is “far from over” and is still disrupting normal health services, especially life-saving immunisation for children in the poorest countries, the head of the World
Philippines says deaths in vaccine row 'consistent with' dengue, Health News,MANILA – The Philippines said on Thursday (Jan 11) that some of the 14 children who died after receiving a controversial vaccine showed signs of \”severe dengue\”, as investigators probe the drug whose use was suspe
Confusion as WHO corrects China virus global risk level, World News,GENEVA – The World Health Organization, which has sometimes been criticised for its handling of past disease outbreaks, admitted an error on Monday (Jan 27) in its risk assessment of China’s deadly virus. The Geneva-based UN agency
Singapore granny stranded in India returns after delays and misadventures, Singapore News,Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan's assurance that no Singaporean abroad would be left behind took on a deeper meaning for Madam Jasbir Kaur. The Singaporean was stranded in India for almost a month bec
Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine approved for use in those aged 12 to 15: Ong Ye Kung, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The green light has been given for those aged 12 to 15 to get vaccinated against Covid-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech jab, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Tuesday (May 18). Speaking at a virtual
