52-year-old dies of Covid-19; 3,190 new cases reported on Oct 13, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Nine Singaporeans, aged between 52 and 98 years old, have died from complications linked to Covid-19, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Wednesday (Oct 13). This takes Singapore's death toll from the
Man gets coronavirus after sharing ward in SGH with case who later tests positive, Singapore News,A 77-year-old Singaporean man, who shared a ward with another patient who later tested positive for Covid-19, was reported to have contracted the virus. The Ministry of Health (MOH) said yesterday that
'My heart was bleeding': Recent amputee Duan Weiming gets visit from children, including estranged daughter, Entertainment News,Duan Weiming was left in tears after his daughter, whom he's lost touch with for a decade, came knocking on his door. In a recent interview with Shin Min Dai
Covid-19: 188 new cases in Singapore, including 12 imported and 1 in the community, Singapore News,There were 188 new coronavirus cases confirmed as of Monday noon (Aug 10), taking Singapore's total to 55,292. They included one community case, a Singaporean, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on
New Covid-19 cases break 1,000 for first time since Dec 2, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were 1,165 new Covid-19 cases as at noon on Monday (Jan 17), an increase from the 863 cases reported on Sunday. But the number of cases of the Omicron variant went down to 609, from 675 the day before, said t
Nearly 70 doctors and nurses at Spanish hospital positive for coronavirus after Christmas party, World News,MADRID — Nearly 70 nurses and doctors working in the intensive care unit at a Spanish hospital have tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a Christmas party, health authorities said on M
New Wuhan virus similar in genome to Sars, says HK infectious disease expert, China News,HONG KONG – The new virus behind the pneumonia outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan has a genetic makeup largely similar to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars) virus, said a leading infectious disease
WHO warns against blanket travel bans over Omicron coronavirus variant, World News,GENEVA — Countries should apply \”an evidence-informed and risk-based approach\” with any travel measures related to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, including possible screening or quarantine of international pa
Grace Assembly pastor says he misses freedom but 'feeling well' after 1 week in NCID, Singapore News,The Grace Assembly of God may be the site of the biggest coronavirus cluster in Singapore with 16 confirmed cases and over 70 staff served with Home Quarantine Orders, but the 4,000-strong
Sick as a dog? Pets often catch Covid-19 from humans, study finds, World News,AMSTERDAM – If you think you have Covid-19, it might be best to stay away from your pets, says the author of a Dutch study that found a surprising number of dogs and cats may be getting infected. \”About one out of five pet
China's imported coronavirus cases jump as students, expats flock home, Singapore News,SHANGHAI/BEIJING (REUTERS) – China reported a record rise in imported coronavirus cases on Friday (March 20) as expatriates returned home from the United States and Europe, sparking fears of a second wave of
Game Developers Conference postponed amid virus fears, Digital News,A game developers conference in San Francisco was postponed Friday, after Facebook and Microsoft withdrew from the event due to concerns about the spread of novel coronavirus. The annual gathering was due to start March 16 in a down
Japan braces for Omicron spread as New Year's travellers fan across country, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan braced for a feared rebound in coronavirus cases as the highways and airports filled with travellers at the start of New Year's holidays on Wednesday (Dec 29). The governors of the metropol
'It was so overwhelming and unbelievable': 18-year-old spends over 2 months on life support after infection in knee, Singapore News,His knee pain suddenly became worse and he began to experience chest pain. Mr Dante Lin's oxygen levels were low and his heart was weak, and the 18-year-
Mustafa Centre, Tampines Mall, Geylang Serai market added to list of places visited by Covid-19 cases, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two shopping centres were added to the Ministry of Health's (MOH) list of places visited by Covid-19 cases on Sunday (June 7). A confirmed case visited Tampines Mall
Thailand reports 13 new coronavirus cases, 1 new death, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand reported 13 new coronavirus cases on Thursday (April 23) and one more death, a 78-year-old woman who had other health complications. Of the new cases, five were linked to previous cases and five had no known links.
Moderna says Covid-19 vaccine protection wanes, makes case for booster, World News,CHICAGO – New data from Moderna's large Covid-19 vaccine trial shows that the protection it offers declines over time, supporting the case for booster doses, the company said in a news release on Wednesday (Sept
Jail for HIV-positive man who had sex with 14-year-old girl, told her age did not matter if they were in love, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An HIV-positive man released from prison in January 2019 returned to a life of crime later that year by having unprotected sex with an underage virgin who was una
Vaccine effectiveness against severe Covid-19 drops slightly, still 'significant protection': WHO, World News,GENEVA – Covid-19 vaccines appear to have become slightly less effective in preventing severe disease and death but do provide \”significant protection\”, the World Health Organizati
Covid-19: 12 new cases in Singapore; 2 in the community , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were 12 new coronavirus cases confirmed as at Sunday (Oct 4) afternoon, including two community cases and six imported cases. Both community cases were are work pass holders, said the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Countries tighten travel, stocks slide on fears of new Covid-19 variant Omicron, World News,Singapore joined a string of countries restricting travel to and from a number of African destinations, following the detection of a heavily mutated variant of the coronavirus. As scientists raced to find out
Uproar over Ch8 drama's portrayals of LGBTQ community: Kym Ng and Brandon Wong receive abuse, Mediacorp responds, Entertainment News,A recently concluded family drama starring some of Mediacorp's biggest names has stirred up a huge storm, prompting the broadcaster to issue a statement and
Should dining in resume as cases spike? Experts are divided, Singapore News,While the country cheered last week over the news that some measures in phase two (heightened alert) would be eased from June 13, the beleaguered food and beverage (F&B) industry also perked up when the Ministry of Healt
