Australia races to trace source of Covid-19 mystery case in Sydney, World News,Australian authorities were racing to track the source of a mystery Covid-19 infection in Sydney on Thursday, the first locally transmitted case in the city in more than a month, warning residents to brace for more cases.
Coronavirus: Landlords who evict tenants on home quarantine, leave of absence or based on nationality may be barred from renting out flats, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Landlords who evict tenants who are on home quarantine order, or leave of absence (LOA), or based on nationality during the coronavir
Britain's Prince Charles tests positive for Covid-19, World News,LONDON – Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for coronavirus, his household said. Charles, eldest son of Queen Elizabeth, is 71 years old. \”The Prince of Wales has tested positive for Coronavirus,\”
'I feel blessed that I could complete it': Boy happy with PSLE results despite effects of brain tumour surgery, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An operation to remove a cancerous brain tumour three years ago left Izzat Hakim Sharif bedridden for more than half a year and he was unable to speak,
WHO confirms 2 coronavirus cases among its staff, World News,LAUSANNE – An official from the World Health Organisation, the body leading the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic, said on Tuesday (March 17) that two staff members have been confirmed to be infected with coronavirus. The cases
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
Singapore PR tests positive for Covid-19 after completing SHN served partly at Mandarin Orchard, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Singapore permanent resident was found to be infected with the coronavirus after completing his stay-home notice, which he served partly in Mandarin Orchard Singapore hotel.
Can air pollution trigger depression and schizophrenia?, World News,Air pollution chokes lungs and shortens lives but is also linked to a higher risk of mental illnesses, said researchers on Tuesday in a study based on health data from millions of patients in the United States and Denmark. People ex
French president tests postive for Covid-19, World News,PARIS – French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19, the French Presidency said on Thursday, although it was not clear at this stage where he had contracted the virus. “The President of the Republic has been diagnosed posi
10 new Covid-19 cases, CNY dinner at Safra Jurong biggest cluster; short-term visitors must now pay for treatment, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Tourists and other short-term-visit pass holders in Singapore have had to pay for Covid-19 treatment since March 7, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Monda
18 new Covid-19 community cases in Singapore on Tuesday, with 6 unlinked cases, 3 new clusters, Singapore News,Three students, a pre-schooler and a housekeeper at Sengkang General Hospital are among 18 new cases in the community announced on Tuesday (May 25). The affected schools are Westwood Second
Covid-19 reinfection is rare, not yet a cause for worry: Experts, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – News that a 33-year-old man in Hong Kong was reinfected with Covid-19 has sparked fears that people can catch the disease more than once, but infectious disease experts said this is rare and not a cause for
Elton John tests positive for Covid-19, Entertainment News,Sir Elton John has tested positive for Covid-19. The 74-year-old singer has been forced to cancel two upcoming shows in Dallas, Texas, after being diagnosed with the virus. A statement explained: \”It is with great regret that the Farewell Ye
North Korea boosts production of drugs, medical supplies to battle Covid-19, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea is ramping up production of drugs and medical supplies including sterilisers and thermometers as it battles an unprecedented coronavirus outbreak, state media KCNA said on Thursday (May 19). Th
Coronavirus: 3 new cases in Singapore, bringing total to 89; 2 discharged including 6-month-old baby, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There are three new confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Singapore, bringing the total number infected to 89, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Saturday (Feb 22). Two
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
Facebook evacuates four buildings after possible sarin exposure, World News,SAN FRANCISCO – Facebook Inc evacuated four buildings and two people were being evaluated for possible exposure to the nerve agent sarin on Monday (July 1) after a package at the social media company's Silicon Valley ma
Coronavirus: Witch-hunting in South Korea; celebs like Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Byung-hun, Won Bin affected, Entertainment News,Netizens have reportedly gone on a witch-hunt, releasing a list of 50 South Korean celebrities who are rumoured to be members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus. All eyes are on th
Oxford University explores anti-parasitic drug ivermectin as Covid-19 treatment, World News,The University of Oxford said on Wednesday (June 23) it was testing anti-parasitic drug ivermectin as a possible treatment for Covid-19, as part of a British government-backed study that aims to aid recoverie
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
China's local Covid-19 cases edge higher as Xian enters 5th day of lockdown, China News,BEIJING – China's local symptomatic coronavirus cases crept up again, with most new infections reported in the northwestern city of Xian as it entered a fifth day of a lockdown. Xian's case load —
Vietnam says 2 Chinese citizens in Vietnam confirmed to have coronavirus, Asia News,HANOI – Two Chinese citizens in Vietnam have tested positive for coronavirus but are in \”good condition, Vietnam's health ministry said on Thursday. The outbreak has killed 17 people and infected more than 630 i
Kindergarten teacher in China arrested for 'poisoning 23 pupils' , China News,Twenty-three pupils at a kindergarten in central China were taken to hospital last week after a teacher allegedly poisoned their morning porridge, state-run reported Monday. The teacher at the school in Jiaozuo c
Five Singaporeans who attended religious event in KL visited 10 mosques here while infectious, Singapore News,After attending a large religious gathering at a mosque on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, five Singaporeans returned here and tested positive for Covid-19. But by then, they had visited 10 m
Covid-19 wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow start, World News,A new Covid-19 wave appears to be brewing in Europe as cooler weather arrives, with public health experts warning that vaccine fatigue and confusion over types of available vaccines will likely limit booster uptake. Omicr
Qatar confirms Covid-19 test requirements for World Cup fans, World News,Fans attending the World Cup in Qatar must show proof of a negative Covid-19 test regardless of their vaccination status, organisers said in a statement on Thursday (Sept 29). All visitors aged six and over must present a negat
3,155 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore; weekly infection growth rate rises to 2.7, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were 3,155 new Covid-19 cases detected in Singapore on Friday (Jan 21), reported the Ministry of Health (MOH) in its daily update. The weekly Covid-19 infection growth rate rose to 2.70
With carrot and stick, China presses ahead with Covid-19 vaccinations for elderly, China News,BEIJING — In China's southern Guangdong province, a teacher was told by her school that she must somehow find four unvaccinated individuals aged 60 or older and get them to take Covid-19 shots to help
Changes to discharge protocol, more community care facilities as Singapore shifts to living with Covid-19: Ong Ye Kung, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – As Singapore moves into a new stage of living with Covid-19, changes will be made to the nation's healthcare protocols. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung
China reports first Covid-19 deaths in more than a year, China News,SHANGHAI/BEIJING – Mainland China reported its first Covid-19 deaths in more than a year on Saturday (March 19), according to a post on the National Health Commission's website that said two people died in the northeastern regi
