New border measures in Singapore, VTL countries in response to Omicron variant , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Republic and several countries with which it has started vaccinated travel lanes (VTLs) have introduced new border measures following the emergence of the Covid-19 variant Omicron. Here is
Local Covid-19 cases more than double in China's Fujian, China News,BEIJING – New local Covid-19 infections more than doubled in China's south-eastern province of Fujian, the health authorities said on Tuesday (Sept 14), in the country's latest outbreak of the coronavirus. The Nationa
Thailand imposes entertainment curbs in capital to thwart virus spread, Asia News,Thailand, BANGKOK – Thailand announced its first coronavirus death in nearly two months and tightened restrictions on entertainment businesses in its capital on Monday, in a bid to contain an outbreak that has reached
2 white tiger cubs in Pakistan likely died of Covid, zoo officials say, Asia News,LAHORE – Two 11-week-old white tiger cubs that died in a Pakistani zoo last month appear to have died of Covid-19, officials said. The cubs died in the Lahore Zoo on Jan. 30, four days after beginning treatment for wha
Covid-19 scare, quarantine for family of 12 after maid's early SHN discharge, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – When a hotel worker hired a new maid to care for her elderly parents, she did not think it would lead to a Covid-19 scare and quarantine for her family of 12. The Indonesian maid, who arrive
More Singapore-bound travellers now able to fulfil pre-departure Covid-19 test requirements with virtually supervised ART, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All travellers, except short-term visitors, flying into Singapore from any country can now fulfil their pre-departure Covid-19 test requirements throu
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.
What is a molar pregnancy: Causes, symptoms and treatment , Lifestyle News,A molar pregnancy happens when something goes wrong in the early stages of fertilisation because of which, the baby and placenta don't develop properly. Due to this, the pregnancy ends in a loss. WHAT IS A MOLAR PREGNANC
South Korea reports fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases for first time since Feb 29 peak, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea reported fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases on Monday (April 6) for the first time since its Feb 29 peak as daily infections in Asia’s largest outbreak outside China continued to
China says second person dies in Wuhan pneumonia outbreak, China News,SHANGHAI – A second person has died from pneumonia in the central Chinese city of Wuhan following an outbreak of a previously unknown virus, local health authorities said late on Thursday. The 69-year-old man had been admitted to
Mistakes at UK Covid-19 testing lab may have led to deaths of 20 people, World News,LONDON – England's government agency responsible for responding to public health emergencies said mistakes at a testing laboratory led to misreporting of tens of thousands of positive Covid-19 cases as negative
Can Singaporeans travel to Australia? Here are all the travel and testing rules you should know, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – On Monday (Feb 7), Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia will fully reopen its borders from Feb 21 to all travellers, such as tourists and students, who hold
Sleep habits linked with blood sugar control in diabetes and prediabetes, Lifestyle News,Too little sleep – or too much – can be tied to problems with blood sugar levels, not just in people with diabetes but also in people at high risk for developing the disease, a new study finds. Irregular sleep s
Singapore mulls Covid-19 boosters requirement to qualify as 'fully' vaccinated, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore is considering requiring its residents to get a booster shot to qualify as fully vaccinated against Covid-19, its health minister said on Tuesday (Dec 14), as it seeks to pr
Top 8 tabletop games that will ruin your friendships, Lifestyle News,Board games have always been an essential aspect of a social group to bond over and enjoy but if you’ve ever played a round of any board game, from classics such as Monopoly, Risk or Catan, to even simple ones such as Uno, the trut
Thailand confirms first case of mystery virus from Wuhan, Chinese woman quarantined, Asia News,BANGKOK – A Chinese woman has been quarantined in Thailand with a mystery strain of coronavirus, the authorities said on Monday (Jan 13), the first time it has been detected outside China. Thai authorities
Film, pop stars line up for global Covid-19 fundraising gig, Entertainment News,LONDON – International music and film stars will headline a globally televised and streamed fundraising concert on Saturday to help fight Covid-19 as part of a joint initiative by the advocacy group Global Citizen and th
Risky for migrant workers in dorms to mix freely with general population while Covid-19 is still circulating, says PM Lee, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – With Covid-19 still circulating in Singapore, it will be too much of a risk to have migrant workers from dormitories mixing freely with the general po
Covid-19's cognitive costs? Some patients' brains may age 10 years, World News,LONDON – People recovering from Covid-19 may suffer significant brain function impacts, with the worst cases of the infection linked to mental decline equivalent to the brain ageing by 10 years, researchers warn
Singapore working on establishing Vaccinated Travel Lane with US as soon as possible: Gan Kim Yong, World News,WASHINGTON – Singapore is working on establishing a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) with the United States and wants to conclude it as soon as possible, certainly before the end of the year, s
Bodies of two US kids found in garden of father, who worked as a supermarket Santa Claus, World News,WASHINGTON – Police in the southern United States have discovered the bodies of two teenagers buried in the garden of their father, who worked as a Santa Claus in a local supermarket. Elwyn Crocker,
All healthcare workers can apply for overseas leave: MOH Holdings, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Health (MOH) has lifted the suspension on overseas leave applications for all healthcare workers. This comes after almost two years of long working hours and being away from their loved ones
