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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 12, 2020
Five McDonald’s Singapore employees diagnosed with COVID-19, 4 outlets closed until further notice
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SINGAPORE: Five McDonald’s employees have been diagnosed with COVID-19, said the fast food chain in a press release on Sunday (Apr 12). The employees worked at outlets in Lido, Forum Galleria, Parklane and Geylang East Central, which have been deep-cleaned and closed until further notice. Advertisement Advertisement All other employees working at the four outlets have
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 11, 2020
All beaches in Singapore closed as part of tougher COVID-19 measures: Lawrence Wong
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SINGAPORE: All beaches in Singapore will be closed as part of efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The move was announced by National Development Minister Lawrence Wong in a Facebook post on Saturday (Apr 11). “In theory, we could keep most places open, so long as safe distancing measures are strictly adhered to.
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 1, 2020
With Japan on brink of COVID-19 emergency, Tokyo might keep schools closed till May
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TOKYO: Japan remains on the brink of a state of emergency as the rate of new COVID-19 cases accelerates across the country, its top government spokesman said on Wednesday (Apr 1), amid reports the capital may order public schools to stay closed for a second month. Chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters that controlling
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 21, 2020
Hong Kong postpones university entrance exams, schools to remain closed
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HONG KONG: Hong Kong said on Saturday (Mar 21) it would postpone university entrance exams until Apr 24 as the city tries to contain a surge in COVID-19 cases as people return from overseas infected with the disease. The government said it would make civil servants work from home and urged employers to be flexible with
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 21, 2020
Australia’s Bondi Beach closed after crowds defy coronavirus rules
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MELBOURNE: Australian officials closed Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach on Saturday (Mar 21) after thousands of people flocked there in recent days, defying social distancing orders to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, amid an unusually warm autumn spell. Health Minister Greg Hunt said the crowds on the country’s most famous strip of sand were “unacceptable”
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 21, 2020
The United Kingdom is closed: PM Boris Johnson shutters pubs and restaurants
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LONDON: Prime Minister Boris Johnson effectively closed down the United Kingdom on Friday (Mar 20), ordering pubs, restaurants, theatres, cinemas and gyms to shut their doors in a bid to slow down the accelerating spread of the coronavirus. As the coronavirus outbreak sweeps across the world, governments, companies and investors are grappling with the biggest
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 17, 2020
Taj Mahal closed; Mumbai orders offices to keep half of workers at home
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MUMBAI: India closed the Taj Mahal, its top tourist site, and the financial hub of Mumbai ordered offices providing non-essential services to function at 50 per cent staffing levels as efforts to control the spread of coronavirus in South Asia ramped up. Mumbai, a densely populated metropolis of 18 million, also authorised hospital and airport
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
Mosques to remain closed until Mar 26 amid risk of large COVID-19 cluster forming from Malaysia gathering
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SINGAPORE: All mosques in Singapore will remain closed until Mar 26 to prevent further spread of COVID-19, said the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) on Monday (Mar 16). MUIS first announced on Mar 13 that mosques would close for five days for cleaning after several congregants tested positive for the coronavirus following a religious gathering
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 13, 2020
‘It’s really sad’: Some turn up for prayers despite knowing mosques closed for cleaning due to COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: The freshly renovated Darul Ghufran Mosque sits on a vast field in central Tampines, its pale brown walls cutting a lonely sight. On any normal Friday, the 5,500-capacity mosque – the largest in Singapore – would be a buzzing hive of activity in the afternoon ahead of the weekly Friday prayers. Advertisement Advertisement Students still in their uniforms
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