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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
‘Severely overcrowded’ Serangoon Road electronics shop ordered to close amid concerns of COVID-19 transmission
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SINGAPORE: An overcrowded electronics shop along Serangoon Road was ordered to close on Monday (Apr 6) for violations under the Infectious Diseases Act, as Singapore fights to contain the spread of COVID-19. In a news release, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said officers from the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) conducted safe distancing checks on UniverCell
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 2, 2020
RedMart suspends new orders amid surge in demand over COVID-19 concerns
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SINGAPORE: Online grocer RedMart will be suspending new orders for two days to tweak its product offerings and update its system, amid a surge in orders due to COVID-19 concerns. In a letter to customers on Thursday (Apr 2), RedMart said that it will resume taking new orders on Saturday. Advertisement Advertisement During this time, RedMart
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 18, 2020
Hari Raya Bazaar at Wisma Geylang Serai deferred due to COVID-19 concerns: PA
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SINGAPORE: The Hari Raya Bazaar at Wisma Geylang Serai will be deferred due to COVID-19 concerns, said the People’s Association (PA) on Wednesday (Mar 18). The annual bazaar, which was also going to be held at Our Tampines Hub and in Woodlands, will not be organised, as they would normally attract large crowds, PA said in a media release.
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
New York City closes public schools over COVID-19 concerns
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NEW YORK: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Sunday (Mar 15) announced the closure of public schools in America’s biggest city, bowing to pressure after strongly resisting the move aimed at curbing the coronavirus pandemic. “I regret to announce that as of tomorrow our public schools will be closed,” de Blasio told a news
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
Concerns over Indonesia’s apparent lack of coordination in releasing information on first COVID-19 death
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JAKARTA: The circumstances surrounding the confirmation of Indonesia’s first death linked to COVID-19 on Wednesday (Mar 11) has revealed what may be a lack of coordination among various agencies handling the outbreak. When the death of a 53-year-old COVID-19 patient was announced by the central government in a press conference, it was only told to the reporters that
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 announces opening event despite mounting COVID-19 concerns
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TOKYO: Tokyo 2020 organisers said on Thursday (Mar 12) that Japan’s softball game against Australia on Jul 22 would be the first event on the schedule, the announcement coming as concerns mount about the potential impact on the Games from the COVID-19 outbreak. The game will begin at 9am local time at the Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium with
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 10, 2020
COVID-19: Concerns among some Indonesian hospitals over availability of medical equipment
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JAKARTA: As fears of COVID-19 grow in Indonesia, some hospitals said they do not have sufficient medical equipment to deal with the situation should an outbreak occur. Dr Edi Gunawan, the director of a regional public health facility Dr Zubir Mahmud Hospital in Indonesia’s westernmost province Aceh, told CNA that the hospital’s stock of surgical
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
SIA cabin crew to wear face masks on flights as a ‘precautionary measure’ amid COVID-19 concerns
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SINGAPORE: Cabin crew from Singapore Airlines (SIA) have been asked to wear face masks while operating flights, the airlines told CNA on Monday (Mar 9). SIA said it was a temporary “precautionary measure” to “minimise the risks for both its customers and staff”. Advertisement Advertisement Cabin crew were informed it was “mandatory” for them to wear a
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