Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19: All activities at CCs, RCs and PA facilities to be suspended
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SINGAPORE: All courses and organised activities held at Community Clubs, Community Centres (CC), Residents’ Committee (RC) Centres and other People’s Association (PA) facilities from Friday (Mar 27) to Apr 30, will be suspended. This comes after the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that gatherings outside school and work will be limited to a maximum of
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19: Employers should encourage telecommuting to reduce crowds on public transport, says Lawrence Wong
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SINGAPORE: Employers should “push aggressively” for staff to telecommute to reduce the load on public transport, as part of safe distancing measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, said Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong on Wednesday (Mar 25). He said the issue of crowds on public transport could not be looked at in isolation and instead must be
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19 fight at risk as Malaysia’s medical glove makers struggle with lockdown
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KUALA LUMPUR: The rubber glove manufacturers association of Malaysia, the world’s largest maker of medical gloves, on Wednesday (Mar 25) warned of a chronic shortage of gloves after a surge in demand from hospitals swamped with coronavirus patients. The Malaysian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) also said production would be cut because of a virtual
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19: Those who breach stay-home notice will be charged in court, says Shanmugam
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SINGAPORE: Those who breach stay-home notices issued to curb the COVID-19 pandemic will be charged in court, Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam told Parliament on Wednesday (Mar 25). “I have given very clear instructions,” he said. “Where these cases (of breaches) are verified to be true, we will charge in court.” Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
Message that student with COVID-19 had visited club is ‘unverified’: Zouk
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SINGAPORE: A message circulating on social media that a student with COVID-19 had visited Zouk is ‘unverified’, a spokesperson for the club said on Wednesday (Mar 25). “The message that has been circulating about a COVID-19 positive student on our premises over the weekend is unverified,” the Zouk spokesperson added. Advertisement Advertisement The club and its
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19: Clubs ditch promotions, call off ‘farewell’ parties on final night before closures take effect
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SINGAPORE: Some clubs which had planned to hold promotional events on the night before their venues are slated to close have decided against such moves, they told CNA on Wednesday (Mar 25). This follows an announcement made on Tuesday (Mar 24) that gatherings outside school and work will be limited to a maximum of 10 people from
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
‘Words are not sufficient to express our appreciation’: Lawrence Wong tears up as he thanks Singaporeans in fight against COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: National Development Minister Lawrence Wong teared up in Parliament on Wednesday (Mar 25) as he thanked healthcare workers and other Singaporeans who have contributed to the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak. Mr Wong, who co-chairs a multi-ministry task force to tackle the coronavirus, was delivering a ministerial statement in which he provided updates on
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
Man who grew cannabis plants in his Yishun flat gets 4 years’ jail
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SINGAPORE: A man who grew cannabis plants in his Yishun flat was sentenced to four years’ jail on Wednesday (Mar 25) for cultivating a Class A controlled drug and other drug-related charges. Artamu Ibrahim, 45, pleaded guilty to one charge of cultivating two cannabis plants at Block 336A, Yishun Street 31, another charge of consuming a
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
Indonesia reports 105 new coronavirus cases, three more deaths
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JAKARTA: Indonesia has confirmed 105 new coronavirus cases, bringing the Southeast Asian country’s total to 790, Health Ministry official Achmad Yurianto said on Wednesday (Mar 25). Three more people died, taking the total number of deaths to 58, he said, adding 31 people had recovered from the virus. Advertisement Advertisement The official said Tuesday’s total had
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
‘Only at the beginning of a very long fight’: Lawrence Wong says Singapore will continue to review COVID-19 measures
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SINGAPORE: Singapore is “only at the beginning of a very long fight” against COVID-19, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday (Mar 25) as he warned that the outbreak could continue for “many more months until the end of the year and perhaps even beyond”. In an update on the Government’s response to the
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
Nightlife operators reminded to follow COVID-19 safe distancing measures amid concerns of people congregating at ‘farewell’ events
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SINGAPORE: Nightlife operators must continue to “strictly implement” safe distancing measures ahead of the closure of their venues, said the Singapore Tourism Board, Enterprise Singapore and Singapore Police Force (SPF) in a joint statement on Wednesday (Mar 25). On Tuesday, the authorities announced that gatherings outside school and work would be limited to a maximum
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
Work pass holders from Malaysia must obtain MOM approval and serve stay-home notice
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SINGAPORE: All work pass holders and their dependants entering Singapore from Malaysia – regardless of the mode of travel – must now obtain approval from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) before starting their journey. They will also be placed on a mandatory 14-day stay-home notice upon their arrival, said the ministry on Wednesday (Mar 25). Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
No reason to stockpile food, essential supplies amid tighter COVID-19 measures: Lawrence Wong
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SINGAPORE: Even though the country has tightened its measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, there is no need to stockpile food and other essential supplies, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong. His comments came a day after a slew of initiatives – such as limiting gatherings outside of school and work and closing all
Commentary: Nobody expected to be the epicentre of a pandemic, so be kind to healthcare workers
SEATTLE, Washington: Inside, as usual, patient beds are near capacity, and the emergency department is filled with not only the usual mix of patients with trauma, stroke, chest pain and other concerns, but also dozens of people worried they might have COVID-19. I am an emergency and critical care physician who cares for patients in