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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
UK PM Boris Johnson ‘still in charge’ while in hospital with COVID-19
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LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent the night in hospital after being admitted for tests following 10 days of persistent symptoms of coronavirus, but the government insisted on Monday (Apr 6) he remained in charge. The Conservative leader announced on Mar 27 that he had tested positive for COVID-19, and has been self-isolating in his
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
Singapore must be ready for supply disruptions due to global COVID-19 lockdowns: Chan Chun Sing
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SINGAPORE: Singapore needs to plan and be ready for more disruptions to its supply of food and other essentials, as lockdowns continue in exporting countries, said Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing. Speaking in Parliament on Monday (Apr 6), Mr Chan noted COVID-19 has “severely diminished global production capacities and disrupted global supply chains”
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
MSF outlines stepped-up assistance to vulnerable groups affected by COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and other Government agencies have stepped up measures to address various needs arising from the COVID-19 outbreak, said Minister for Social and Family Development Desmond Lee on Monday (Apr 6). Mr Lee was responding to questions in Parliament from Nominated Member of Parliament Anthea Ong. Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
Commentary: China’s COVID-19 push for global influence
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CANBERRA: The coronavirus pandemic is a “black swan” moment. It is a rare and unpredictable event that could have momentous, system-wide, and unforeseen consequences. China deserves credit for having mobilised quickly, efficiently, and effectively after initial missteps to defeat the COVID-19 disease. Domestically, the early cover-ups and punishment of whistle-blowers have been displaced by the
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
COVID-19: Virus-hit Carnival cruise ship docks in Australia as country’s death toll hits 39
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SYDNEY: Carnival Corp’s troubled Ruby Princess cruise liner, the biggest single source of coronavirus infections in Australia, docked south of Sydney on Monday (Apr 6) to get help for sick crew members requiring urgent medical treatment. The Ruby Princess, now the target of a criminal investigation led by the homicide squad in the state of
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
Jurong Pioneer JC closes ahead of full home-based learning after 2 canteen vendors contract COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: Jurong Pioneer Junior College will close the school on Monday (Apr 6) and start full home-based learning a day earlier on Tuesday after two canteen vendors tested positive for COVID-19. In a message to parents on Sunday, the JC said both vendors work in the same stall in the school canteen and were well when
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in hospital as ‘precautionary step’ 10 days after contracting COVID-19
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LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was taken to hospital on Sunday (Apr 5) for tests, his office said, 10 days after he tested positive for coronavirus. Johnson, 55, announced he had mild symptoms of COVID-19 on Mar 27 and had been in self-isolation at his Downing Street residence for seven days. Advertisement Advertisement He had been
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
COVID-19: Couples due to get married postpone weddings, live-stream small celebrations
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SINGAPORE: Ms Seow was supposed to get married on May 2, in a small ceremony probably at home. That was a step-down from the originally planned church wedding with 500 guests. However, even that is now up in the air, after the Government last week announced stricter safe-distancing measures, with most workplaces shut down from Apr
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
South Korea reports fewer than 50 new COVID-19 cases for first time since Feb 29 peak
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SEOUL: South Korea reported fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases on Monday (Apr 6) for the first time since its Feb 29 peak, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said. The KCDC reported 47 new infections, taking the national tally to 10,284. The death toll rose by three to 186. Advertisement Advertisement On Saturday,
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
Pope Francis opens Holy Week amid COVID-19 pandemic, says now is time to serve
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VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis marked a surreal Palm Sunday (Apr 5) in an empty St Peter’s Basilica, urging people living through the COVID-19 pandemic not to be so concerned with what they lack but how they can ease the suffering of others. The service, kicking off Holy Week events leading to Easter, usually attracts tens of thousands
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
Japan PM Shinzo Abe could declare state of emergency as early as Tuesday amid COVID-19 outbreak: Report
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TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will declare a state of emergency over COVID-19 as early as Tuesday (Apr 7) and will likely announce his plans to do so on Monday, the Yomiuri newspaper reported. Under a law revised in March to cover the coronavirus outbreak, the prime minister can declare a state of emergency
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
Commentary: We cannot allow COVID-19 to disrupt our relationships too
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SINGAPORE: My family has been planning a party for my almost two-year old daughter, Lily. Sadly, with the exponential rise in COVID-19 cases, my husband uninvited all his friends to the party two weeks ago. Yesterday, he uninvited his own mother. Advertisement Advertisement Like a bad breakup, these un-invites were impersonally conveyed over the phone
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
Insurers start receiving queries on deferment of premium payments amid COVID-19 outbreak
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SINGAPORE: Some individuals with life and health insurance have started enquiring about how to defer payments for their policy premiums, days after that option was announced by the authorities. Great Eastern told CNA on Friday (Apr 3) that it has heard from about 200 policyholders with such requests, while Aviva noted about 50 queries as
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Commentary: COVID-19 slaps a stress test on the Malaysian economy
SINGAPORE: With the COVID-19 outbreak, Malaysia’s new Perikatan Nasional (PN) government has entered a perfect storm of global and national economic challenges with serious socio-political implications. Given the sudden and forced economic slowdown globally, Malaysia, like most countries across the world, may be heading towards a sharp recession. Advertisement Advertisement The Malaysian government has responded