Doctor who leaked list of people with HIV can't practise, has no access to national health database, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The doctor who leaked the details of 14,200 people with confirmed HIV, and another 2,400 of their contacts – including sexual partners and drug users who could also be
49 new coronavirus cases; 3 new clusters at Mustafa Centre, Maxwell station worksite and Keppel Shipyard, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were 49 new coronavirus cases in Singapore on Thursday (April 2), said the Ministry of Health (MOH), with three new clusters. They are at Mustafa Centre, a const
Singapore confirms fourth case of monkeypox, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Another case of monkeypox has been confirmed in the Republic, bringing the total number of cases detected since June to four, said the Ministry of Health on Friday (July 8). An imported infection, the patient is a 30-year-old ma
Games-related Covid-19 cases hospitalised in pandemic-hit Tokyo, Asia News,TOKYO, July 29 – Two people attending the Tokyo Olympics from overseas have been hospitalised with Covid-19, a Tokyo 2020 spokesperson said on Thursday (July 29), amid concerns the Games will add to the strains on Japan'
1,504 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore – highest since the pandemic began; 2 unvaccinated women die, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A total of 1,504 new Covid-19 cases were reported in Singapore on Thursday (Sept 23), the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in its latest nightly update. Two unvaccinated Singap
1,111 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, majority of cases from dormitories, Singapore News,[UPDATED 11pm] The Ministry of Health has confirmed 1,111 new coronavirus cases in Singapore today (April 21). The vast majority of the cases are foreign workers living in the dormitories. There are 28 cases in
Popular K-beauty brand Pony Effect is finally coming to Singapore, Women News,The cult Korean makeup brand fronted by popular makeup artist Park Hye Min, better known as Pony has finally landed on our shores. Boasting an incredible following of 5.2 million on Instagram (@ponysmakeup) and over 4 mill
Daily roundup: Tangs clarifies it did not turn away man in wheelchair who claimed he was mistaken for beggar — and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Tangs clarifies it did not turn away man in wheelchair who claimed he was mistaken for begg
10 things we learned about Temasek's portfolio from CEO Ho Ching's Facebook posts, Money News,Under normal circumstances, Temasek would usually announce its annual results around this time every July. However, Covid-19 has led to severe disruptions to operations for every organisation this
Black Panther sequel to resume filming this week, Entertainment News,The Black Panther sequel will resume filming this week. Letitia Wright – who plays Shuri, the sister of Black Panther T'Challa in the Marvel movies – was injured on set in August and has been recuperating at home in London. Pr
Experts warn of hidden reservoirs of coronavirus infections in Singapore, Singapore News,With six out of the seven new community cases announced yesterday being asymptomatic, it is clear there are hidden reservoirs of Covid-19 infections in the community, experts said, as Singapore enters the third
'It's so bad it's good': Singaporeans and Malaysians are lapping up these deliberately ugly portraits sold online, Singapore News,Fancy having your own customised portrait? Now you don't have to pay a hefty penny for it. Singaporeans and Malaysians have been buying cheap and
Asthma patients less likely to die from coronavirus, Lifestyle News,The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for Covid-19, the illness caused by the virus. Asthma patients appear less likely to die from C
Singapore pre-schools struggle with work load, stringent health protocols as more children, staff infected with Covid-19, Singapore News,The nationwide surge of Covid-19 infections has left many pre-schools struggling to cope as more young children are hit by the Omicron variant. Eleven principals a
BTS 'on the brink of mental exhaustion' before performing at 2022 Grammys, Entertainment News,BTS were \”on the brink of mental exhaustion\” before performing at the 2022 Grammys. The K-pop septet — comprising Jungkook, V, J-Hope, Jimin, Jin, RM and Suga — had members struck down with Covid-
Indonesia overtakes China with highest coronavirus cases in East Asia, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia overtook China on Saturday as the country with the most confirmed coronavirus cases in East Asia with 84,882 infections, and authorities said the actual infection rate could be higher due to undetect
Family of gravely ill coronavirus patient in SGH appeals for blood plasma from recovered patients, Singapore News,His lungs are failing, he's hooked up to a ventilator, and his family is desperate for help. With no recent travel history to Covid-19 affected countries or contact with coronavirus
Buying the dip: Should you invest in the stock market now?, Money News,The geopolitical war between Russia and Ukraine rages on. And things aren’t looking too great for the stock market with the Federal Open Market Committee increasing interest rates to combat inflation in the US. For those of us in
'I'm pregnant with my sister's child, but she acts like she's the one pregnant', Lifestyle News,To be a surrogate and help couples who cannot conceive by themselves is perhaps one of the most selfless acts. However, it can often be a difficult time for prospective parents wh
Vietnam confirms latest Covid-19 outbreak caused by more contagious UK variant, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam's health minister said on Tuesday (Feb 2) a newly detected coronavirus outbreak, which has infected 276 people and spread to 10 provinces and cities, is caused by the more contagious UK var
Thailand confirms first local cases of coronavirus variant that is 'very viral', braces for new wave, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand has detected at least 24 cases of the coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 first identified in Britain, a government health expert said on Wednesday, its first known do
T-cells from common colds can provide protection against Covid-19: Study, World News,LONDON – High levels of T-cells from common cold coronaviruses can provide protection against Covid-19, an Imperial College London study published on Monday (Jan 10) has found, which could inform approaches for seco
After 13 days in ICU, Case 119 finally won his battle against coronavirus, Singapore News,Visions of a strange office. Dreams in an unfamiliar language. Breathing through a tube. It was a nightmare that he had just woken from – except he was fighting for his life. For several days, Case 119 was seda
Wanted: Singapore needs more nurses and volunteers to handle Covid-19 surge, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Hospitals and community care facilities are in need of nurses, healthcare professionals, volunteers and more hands on deck amid the rise in Covid-19 cases here. The Ministry of Health (MOH) has ma
Members of BTS, NCT and more apologise for visiting area linked to new Covid-19 cases, Entertainment News,Soon after news of Park Gyuri and Winner’s Mino visiting clubs, one of which was linked to a growing number of new Covid-19 cases, more celebrities have also been linked to the incident. BTS’s J
Burger King to stop providing straws and plastic lids, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Fast-food chain Burger King has stopped giving dine-in customers straws and plastic lids for cold drinks in its 42 outlets here as of Monday (Oct 15). They will still be provided for deliveries and takeaways while dine
Indonesia seen at risk of Covid-19 'timebomb' after Eid travel, Asia News,CIKARANG, INDONESIA – Indonesia set up roadblocks on Monday (May 17) to screen for Covid-19 among travellers returning from Muslim holidays, as fears rose that mass gatherings and virus variants could trigger a surge
Lowest number of daily new Covid-19 cases in 6 months, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were 18 new coronavirus cases confirmed as at Thursday noon (Sept 17), taking Singapore's total to 57,532. This is the lowest daily figure since March 16, which had 17 cases. Thursday's new cases includ
As easy as 1, 2, 3: What you need to do under Singapore's simplified Covid-19 protocols, Singapore News,Singapore is hitting the \”reset button\” on Covid-19 protocols as authorities simplify rules accumulated over 20 months, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said in a multi-ministry task force press c
Stephen Fung confirms new Gen-X Cops movie in the works, Entertainment News,Nostalgia makes the fans go wild, and actor-director Stephen Fung is acutely aware of that. Which is why a new Gen-X Cops film is on the horizon, he revealed to AsiaOne yesterday (Nov 3). The boyishly handsome 45-year-old wa
