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Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 17, 2020
Commentary: Why Singapore is better prepared to handle COVID-19 than SARS
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SINGAPORE: On Mar 1, 2003, SARS hit Singapore. Over the next four months, we witnessed its spread through public hospitals and the community, infecting 238 people with 33 succumbing to the virus. I lost a close friend, Alex, whom I had known since primary one. A visit by an overseas scientist further led to my being
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 17, 2020
EU weighs in with loan to support CureVac’s COVID-19 vaccine production
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FRANKFURT: The European Commission said on Monday (Mar 16) it offered up to 80 million euros (US$89 million) of financial support to CureVac to scale up development and production of a coronavirus vaccine in Europe. The funding pledge comes one day after German government sources told Reuters that the Trump administration was looking in to
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 17, 2020
Malaysia bars citizens from going overseas, foreigners from entering country for 2 weeks to curb COVID-19 spread: PM Muhyiddin
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will bar citizens from going overseas and foreigners from entering the country for about two weeks starting Wednesday, said Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin in a televised address on Monday (Mar 16). The rules are part of a “restricted movement order” established by the Malaysian government to prevent further spread of the COVID-19,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 17, 2020
‘We are at war’: France imposes lockdown to combat COVID-19
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PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (Mar 16) ordered stringent restrictions on people’s movement to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and said the army would be drafted in to help move the sick to hospitals. France had already shut down restaurants and bars, closed schools and put ski resorts off limits, but Macron
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 17, 2020
17 new COVID-19 infections in Singapore in largest single-day increase to date
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 17 new COVID-19 cases on Monday (Mar 16), bringing the country’s total to 243. This is the largest single-day increase in novel coronavirus cases in Singapore to date and comes just one day after a daily increase of 14 was reported. Advertisement Advertisement Eleven of the new COVID-19 infections are
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
SMU exchange student from Spain has COVID-19, three flatmates on home quarantine
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SINGAPORE: A exchange student from Spain with the Singapore Management University (SMU) was confirmed to have COVID-19, the university said in a statement on Monday (Mar 16). “We have been informed that one of our exchange students from Spain has been diagnosed with COVID-19 on 14 March 2020. He reported onset of symptoms on 13
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 16, 2020
Sengkang Fire Station disinfected after SCDF officer tests positive for COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: The Sengkang Fire Station has been disinfected after a fire and rescue specialist based there tested positive for COVID-19, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) on Monday (Mar 16). MOH announced 17 new cases on Monday and provided more information on previously announced cases, including case 219. Advertisement Advertisement According to MOH’s press
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
Jakarta faces backlash over reduced public transport services in fight against COVID-19
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JAKARTA: The Jakarta government’s decision to limit the use of public transportation in view of the COVID-19 outbreak has backfired, with commuters complaining about the chaos and long queues at bus and train stations on Monday (Mar 16). The services of Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), Light Rail Train and TransJakarta buses were reduced, as announced
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
Thailand prepares for widespread COVID-19 transmission
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BANGKOK: Thailand is preparing for widespread transmission of COVID-19 as the country continues to report more cases of the potentially deadly disease, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam. He maintained on Monday (Mar 16) after a meeting with the committee overseeing the outbreak of COVID-19 that Thailand still experiences sustained transmission of the new virus and that
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
Nearly 1,000 new COVID-19 cases in Spain in 24 hours
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MADRID: Spain has registered nearly 1,000 new COVID-19 infections over the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 8,744, the health ministry said on Monday (Mar 16). Over the same period, the number of deaths rose by nine to 297, the ministry’s emergencies coordinator Fernando Simon said. Advertisement Advertisement The figure for new
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
Taiwan reports 8 new COVID-19 cases, widens travel warning
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TAIPEI: Taiwan reported eight new cases of coronavirus on Monday (Mar 16), its biggest daily rise, though all of them involved people who had arrived from overseas. The total number of cases in Taiwan stood at 67. Among the latest cases were people returning to the island from Austria and Germany. Advertisement Advertisement On Saturday,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
COVID-19 FAQ: When will a stay-home notice be issued, and what does it mean?
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Singapore Singapore expanded its border controls on Sunday (Mar 15), with stay-home notices a key tool used to prevent the spread of COVID-19 here. But what does it entail, exactly? Passengers arriving in Singapore at Harbourfront Centre Ferry Terminal on Mar 5, 2020. (Photo: Try Sutrisno Foo) 16 Mar 2020 06:19PM(Updated: 16 Mar 2020 06:20PM) Bookmark SINGAPORE:
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Commentary: Is the UK’s herd immunity strategy to combat COVID-19 worth pursuing?
Commentary Commentary Achieving herd immunity to COVID-19 in the UK could result in the deaths of more than 1 million people with a further 8 million severe infections requiring critical care, says an observer. People wearing protective face masks are pictured near Buckingham Palace in central London. Tolga AKMEN/AFP 17 Mar 2020 06:14AM(Updated: 17 Mar