Month: April 2020
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 5, 2020
OPEC+ meeting delayed as Saudi Arabia and Russia row over oil price collapse: sources
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DUBAI/MOSCOW: OPEC and Russia have postponed a Monday meeting to discuss oil output cuts until April 9, OPEC sources said on Saturday, as a dispute between Moscow and Saudi Arabia over who is to blame for plunging crude prices intensified. The delay came amid pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump for the Organization of the
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 5, 2020
China sees rise in new coronavirus cases
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BEIJING: Mainland China reported 30 new coronavirus cases on Saturday (Apr 4), up from 19 a day earlier as the number of cases involving travellers from abroad as well as local transmissions increased, highlighting the difficulty in stamping out the outbreak. The National Health Commission said in a statement on Sunday that 25 of the latest
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 5, 2020
Trump: ‘Going to be a lot of death’ in US next week from COVID-19
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WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump told Americans to brace for a big spike in coronavirus fatalities in the coming days, as the country faces what he called the toughest two weeks of the pandemic. “There’s going to be a lot of death,” Trump said at a briefing with reporters. Advertisement Advertisement He pushed back on criticism
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 5, 2020
A stroke and Covid-19 didn’t stop them marrying at 80. Here’s a lesson in love
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SINGAPORE: When 78-year-old Liong May Swan tied the knot with her sweetheart, 81-year-old Tom Iljas, her wedding accessories included a wheelchair with a strap around her waist, and a green wrist-band stating she was a “fall risk”. As the bride recited her vows before an intimate crowd on March 28, her speech was punctuated by
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 5, 2020
Daily COVID-19 death toll in France slows to 441
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PARIS: A total of 441 people died from coronavirus infections in France over the past 24 hours, down from a high of 588 the previous day, the health ministry director said on Saturday (Apr 4). The death toll in French hospitals and nursing homes since the start of the outbreak now stood at 7,560, Jerome
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 5, 2020
Commentary: Four ways seniors can stay connected during COVID-19
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia: As the numbers climb for those infected with the novel coronavirus, the dangers rise for vulnerable populations. People who are older or with underlying medical conditions risk the severest consequences, including organ failure and death. Advertisement Advertisement The latest data from China indicates the great majority of reported cases were in older people; elders
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 5, 2020
Italy cheers first drop in critical virus patients
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TROME: Pandemic-hit Italy cheered Saturday (Apr 4) after seeing its number of intensive care cases for the coronavirus that stretched its healthcare system to breaking point drop for the first time. Even some of the most cautious health officials seized on the figures as evidence that the tide might be turning in the deadliest disaster
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 5, 2020
Italy COVID-19 death toll rises by 681, intensive care falls
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MILAN: The death toll from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy rose by 681 to 15,362, a somewhat lower rise than those seen in recent days, while the number of patients in intensive care fell for the first time, the Civil Protection Agency said on Saturday (Apr 4). “It is important because it allows our hospitals
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 5, 2020
As opposition parties eye a new single member seat, a three-cornered fight looms in Marymount
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SINGAPORE: Nestled in the north of Bishan, 23,439 registered voters sit in the new Marymount Single Member Constituency (SMC). Bounded by Marymount Road, Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 and the southern fence of Catholic High School and Whitley Secondary School, the seat has been carved out of Bishan-Toa Payoh Group Representation Constituency (GRC),and will likely set the
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 5, 2020
Singapore residents returning from ASEAN countries, France, India and Switzerland must self-isolate at hotels
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SINGAPORE: Singapore residents returning from ASEAN countries, France, India and Switzerland must self-isolate for 14 days at dedicated facilities, in an expansion of the stay-home notice requirements to include more countries. This will apply to Singaporeans, permanent residents and long term pass holders returning from Apr 5 at 11.59pm, announced the Ministry of Health (MOH)
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 5, 2020
75 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore; wedding events venue in Tanjong Katong among 4 new clusters
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SINGAPORE: A total of 75 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Singapore on Saturday (Apr 4), the highest daily increase to date, bringing the national total to 1,189 infections. Of the new cases, 69 are local infections. Six are imported with a travel history to Europe, North and South America and ASEAN. Advertisement Advertisement READ:
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 5, 2020
COVID-19: Government will not mandate refund of pre-school fees during month-long closure
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SINGAPORE: Parents will have to continue paying pre-school fees even when centres are closed for a month as part of enhanced safe-distancing measures, the Ministry of Social and Family Devlopment (MSF) confirmed on Saturday (Apr 4). CNA had asked MSF whether parents have to continue paying pre-school fees, and whether they would have to pay the full amount. In response
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 4, 2020
Malaysians with Singapore work permits allowed to return to Johor, must undergo COVID-19 screening
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JOHOR BAHRU: Malaysians working in Singapore will be allowed to return to Johor provided they take a COVID-19 swab test at clinics or hospitals to show that they do not have the disease. This, however, applies only to Malaysians with Singapore work passes who had left the country before Malaysia’s movement control order (MCO) kicked in. The movement
Commentary: Working together towards a zero-suicide Singapore
SINGAPORE: Not trying hard enough. Weak. Crazy. Seeking attention. Selfish. Beyond help. These are common accusations rooted in myths that people with suicidal behaviour have to contend with. Advertisement Advertisement For Lucy (not her real name), having witnessed and lost a friend to suicide, she finds herself struggling with suicide ideation on a daily basis.