New rapid testing strategy could explain why more Covid-19 cases reported on Sunday: Ong Ye Kung, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore has started carrying out rapid testing for Covid-19 and picked up seven of Sunday's 18 unlinked cases through this method, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung. The
North Korea accuses US of 'evil ambition,' says use of strength not a US monopoly, Asia News,WASHINGTON – North Korea on Wednesday accused the United States of showing bad faith in negotiations by conducting nuclear and missile tests and military drills as part of an \”evil ambition\” to con
South Korean 'augmented reality' mirror allows touchless cosmetics, Lifestyle News,An augmented reality (AR) mirror at the new Seoul flagship boutique of cosmetics powerhouse Amorepacific makes easy work of seeing if that scarlet shade of lipstick or long-lash mascara suits you – even if y
Covid-19: New clusters in Henderson Crescent, Changi General Hospital, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two new Covid-19 clusters at 105 Henderson Crescent and Changi General Hospital (CGH) were announced by the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday night (June 25). There are currently 10 cases that have bee
42-year-old woman dies unexpectedly while on holiday in Europe, Singapore News,When Mah Ching Cheng felt unwell after getting off the plane in Amsterdam, her husband thought that it could be due to her not being used to taking flights in such a long time. But the 42-year-old slipped into a coma and
New protocol for Omicron cases: Recover at home or community care facilities instead of dedicated facilities from Dec 27, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Omicron cases from Monday (Dec 27) will be allowed to recover under the home recovery programme, or be managed at community care facilities and hospita
England eases Covid-19 testing rules for most incoming passengers from Oct 24, World News,LONDON – Fully vaccinated passengers arriving in England from low-risk countries from Oct 24 will no longer have to take expensive Covid-19 tests, the British government said on Thursday (Oct 14). Last month th
Covid-19: New cluster at Bedok barber shop; MINDSville cluster grows to 30 cases, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A new Covid-19 cluster has been formed at a barber shop in Bedok, the Ministry of Health announced on Saturday night (June 5). The cluster at Atatcutz Singapore has six people, four of whom a
Slight hearing loss may affect kids' behaviour, school performance, Lifestyle News,Children with slight hearing loss may do a little less well in school and may be a bit more likely to develop behaviour problems, a new study suggests. Hearing impairment that doctors and parents may have conside
Testing asymptomatic migrant workers for Covid-19 not necessary: Experts , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Migrant workers who do not show any symptoms of illness may not need to be tested regularly for Covid-19 as Singapore moves towards living with the virus, infectious diseases experts said. This come
