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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 2, 2020
My First Skool at Rivervale Crescent to close temporarily after teaching staff tests positive for COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: The My First Skool campus at 49 Rivervale Crescent will close temporarily after a teaching staff tested positive for COVID-19, the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) announced on Thursday (Apr 2). ECDA said it was informed of the case earlier in the day, and that the employee was last at the centre on Mar
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 1, 2020
Unity Pharmacy at NEX shopping mall to temporarily close after employee contracts COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: The Unity Pharmacy outlet at NEX shopping mall in Serangoon will be temporarily closed for deep cleaning after a part-time staff member was diagnosed with COVID-19. All employees who were in close contact with the part-time staff member have also been put on a leave of absence, the pharmacy said in a media advisory on
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 1, 2020
COVID-19: Condos close facilities to reduce gatherings, but some residents question varying measures
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SINGAPORE: Condominiums are closing facilities to reduce gatherings of people amid the COVID-19 pandemic, although some residents are questioning the move given that in some locations a number of amenities remain open. Some condominiums have suspended bookings in function rooms and barbeque pits, but have left their pools open with reminders on limiting gatherings to 10 people and maintaining
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
All PCF centres to close for 4 days after 14 employees, including principal, infected with COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: All PAP Community Foundation (PCF) centres will be closed from Thursday (Mar 26) for four days after 14 employees from the PCF Sparkletots centre in Fengshan tested positive for COVID-19. Among the employees infected with the virus is the centre’s principal, said the Early Childhood Development Agency in a statement. Advertisement Advertisement READ: Singapore reports 73 new COVID-19
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
Some MRT stations on East-West, North-South lines to close early for renewal works
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SINGAPORE: Some stations along the East-West and North-South lines will close early between April and June for maintenance and renewal works, said SMRT on Wednesday (Mar 25). In April, four MRT stations on the East-West Line from Bedok to Paya Lebar will close earlier at about 11pm on Apr 3, Apr 4, Apr 17, Apr 18, Apr 24 and
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19 temporary measures: Gatherings outside of school and work limited to 10 people, entertainment venues to close
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SINGAPORE: Gatherings outside school and work will be limited to a maximum of 10 people from Thursday at 11.59pm to Apr 30 this year, the COVID-19 multi-ministry task force said on Tuesday (Mar 24). The task force said that the duration of the stricter measures may be extended if the situation here does not improve.
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 24, 2020
PCF Sparkletots in Fengshan to close for 2 weeks; some staff members being tested for COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: A PAP Community Foundation (PCF) Sparkletots centre will close for two weeks and its pupils and staff will be quarantined as it awaits the COVID-19 test results for a few of its employees. Earlier, one of its teachers had tested positive for COVID-19 and the centre had been closed for a day for thorough cleaning and disinfection. However,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 24, 2020
MUIS to close mosques until further notice amid high risk of COVID-19 transmission
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SINGAPORE: Mosques will be closed until further notice amid a “heightened risk” of COVID-19 transmission in the community, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) announced on Tuesday (Mar 24). “As the risk to the community remains high, the Fatwa committee has recommended the continued closure of mosques and the suspension of Friday prayers until
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 19, 2020
London stations close as UK tries to halt virus spread
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LONDON: Transport officials in the British capital closed dozens of London Underground stations on Thursday (Mar 19), as the city tries to stem the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. The move, alongside other measures to scale back public transport across London, came as the government placed 20,000 troops on standby to help in the fight against
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 19, 2020
UK to close schools, put troops on standby as COVID-19 deaths rise
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LONDON: Britain announced Wednesday (Mar 18) it would be closing schools in the coming days and placing 20,000 troops on standby in efforts to stem the spread of coronavirus, as the death toll topped 100. Prime Minister Boris Johnson had held off following the lead of other European countries because of the impact it would have on
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 17, 2020
Schools in Thailand to close for two weeks to curb COVID-19 spread: PM Prayut
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BANGKOK: All educational institutions in Thailand including local and international schools, universities and tuition centres will be closed from Mar 18 to Mar 31 as part of efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday (Mar 17). “Regarding venues where people regularly gather to conduct activities together and could thus
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
INSEAD dean tests positive for COVID-19, close colleagues put on leave of absence
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SINGAPORE: The dean of graduate business school INSEAD tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Sunday (Mar 15), it said in a statement. INSEAD said that Ilian Mihov was currently warded in isolation at a hospital in Singapore. Advertisement Advertisement “In full compliance with established contact tracing procedures, all those who have been in close contact with Mr Mihov have been put on
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
Netherlands to close schools, restaurants in coronavirus fight
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THE HAGUE: The Netherlands will close all schools, cafes, restaurants and sport clubs nationwide, the government decided on Sunday (Mar 15), in its most far-reaching moves yet to curb the coronavirus epidemic. READ: Top Dutch museums close over coronavirus Advertisement Advertisement Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s Cabinet had initially resisted closing schools, but changed course after coming
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
Germany to close borders with France, Austria, Switzerland
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BERLIN: Germany will close its borders with France, Austria and Switzerland from Monday morning due to the coronavirus crisis, a government source told AFP on Sunday (Mar 15), confirming a report in German media. The popular tabloid Bild had reported that the closures would take effect at 8.00am (0700 GMT) on Monday, and claimed that goods
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