Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Singapore to shift approach, ‘double down’ on COVID-19 measures within country: Lawrence Wong
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SINGAPORE: Singapore has to shift its approach towards containing COVID-19 within the country, as the virus spreads worldwide and border controls become less relevant and effective in the future, Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong said on Tuesday (Mar 10). “As the virus spreads to countries everywhere, country-specific border control measures will become less relevant
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Cathay Pacific 2019 profits plunge, predicts virus losses
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HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific on Wednesday (Mar 11) said profits plunged in 2019 as it reeled from political unrest in Hong Kong, while it warned financial losses lay ahead owing to the spread of the new coronavirus. The flagship carrier was battered throughout the second half of last year as violent protests raged for months in
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
China to allow some firms to return to work in Wuhan
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BEIJING: Some companies in Wuhan, the Chinese city where the novel coronavirus outbreak emerged late last year, are to be allowed to return to work, provincial officials said on Wednesday (Mar 11). Businesses involved in providing daily necessities can resume work and production immediately, as can those that are key to “global industrial chains” after getting
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Observers of Qing Ming festival should exercise ‘socially responsible behaviour’ amid COVID-19 situation: NEA
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SINGAPORE: Observers of the Qing Ming festival are advised to “exercise socially responsible behavior” in light of the COVID-19 situation, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Wednesday (Mar 11). The Qing Ming festival will take place on Apr 4 and is expected to have a peak period between Mar 21 and Apr 19. Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Taiwan inmates join COVID-19 fight with mask factory
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TAOYUAN: Behind the barbed wire-topped fences of Taipei Prison, a small group of inmates are hunched over clacking sewing machines, working overtime to churn out face masks amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Usually the men would be making prison uniforms in the bright-lit sewing factory in the city of Taoyuan. Advertisement Advertisement But after the coronavirus spread
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
US deploys National Guard to contain COVID-19 ‘hot zone’ in New York suburb
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WASHINGTON: The United States has deployed the National Guard for the first time during the novel coronavirus crisis to help contain the spread of the disease from an infection-hit suburb. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday (Mar 10) deployed National Guard troops to contain a COVID-19 “hot zone” in New Rochelle, a New York City
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Singapore’s 2020 growth forecast lowered to 0.6%: MAS survey
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SINGAPORE: The Singapore economy is expected to grow 0.6 per cent this year, according to economists and analysts polled in a survey by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) released on Wednesday (Mar 11). This is a sharp drop from the 1.5 per cent growth expected by economists in the previous survey. Advertisement Advertisement The
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
After testing delays, US coronavirus cases surge past 1,000
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WASHINGTON: The number of US cases of the novel coronavirus surged past 1,000 on Tuesday (Mar 10), after public health experts criticised authorities for downplaying the epidemic and lagging behind in testing efforts. At least 28 people have died and 1,001 people have been infected, according to Johns Hopkins University in the United States. Advertisement Advertisement The rise is
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Operations at climbing gyms Boulder+, Climb Central affected over COVID-19 link
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SINGAPORE: Operations at two climbing gyms in Singapore have been affected after both businesses said a COVID-19 case visited its premises. Boulder+ and Climb Central announced on their social media pages that they would be taking several measures to deal with the development, while urging customers to take precaution. It is unclear if the cases
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Washington considers actions to bolster US economy as COVID-19 cases mount
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WASHINGTON: As US coronavirus cases rose steadily, the White House and Congress negotiated measures on Tuesday to bolster the US economy and Americans’ paychecks against the outbreak’s impact, although there was no immediate sign of a deal. The rise in the number of US cases of COVID-19, a highly contagious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness, has concerned health
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Many local COVID-19 cases due to ‘socially irresponsible’ behaviour of a few: Health Minister
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SINGAPORE: Many locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Singapore “were the result of the socially irresponsible actions of a few individuals” who continued to attend events and activities despite being unwell, said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong on Tuesday (Mar 10). To curb the spread of the coronavirus in Singapore, members of the public should avoid social
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Singapore reports 6 new COVID-19 cases; 3 linked to SAFRA Jurong cluster
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SINGAPORE: Six new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Singapore on Tuesday (Mar 10), including three linked to the SAFRA Jurong cluster. The cluster, which involved a private dinner function held at the Joy Garden restaurant in SAFRA Jurong on Feb 15, now has a total of 39 cases, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). Advertisement Advertisement Two
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
South Korea COVID-19 cases rise for the first time in 5 days
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SEOUL: South Korea announced its first rise in new coronavirus cases for five days on Wednesday (Mar 11), following a run of declines that have raised hopes the outbreak is coming under control. The South was the first country to report significant coronavirus numbers outside China, where the disease first emerged, and remains one of
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Beijing reports 6 new coronavirus cases: State media
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BEIJING: Beijing’s city government reported six new confirmed cases of the coronavirus involving individuals who came from Italy and the United States, Chinese state television said on Wednesday (Mar 11). The report said five of the new coronavirus patients, whose infections were confirmed on Tuesday by the government of the Chinese capital, travelled from Italy
