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Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
After fleeing abroad, Chinese football teams rush home again to avoid COVID-19
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SHANGHAI: Most Chinese Super League (CSL) clubs fled abroad when the deadly coronavirus hit the country but they are now rushing back again as it takes hold elsewhere. The national side is still training in Dubai – where many CSL teams also went in recent weeks – but they too are now making hasty arrangements to get
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
COVID-19: Hong Kong to charge daily fee to stay in quarantine facility
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HONG KONG: People under quarantine staying in temporary accommodation provided by the Hong Kong government will have to pay a daily fee of HK$200 (US$25.75) from Tuesday (Mar 17). The government said it is aware of “suspected cases” of people abusing the temporary accommodation, including Hong Kong residents who insist on staying in the accommodation despite having
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
COVID-19 checkpoint queues stretch kilometres in Manila
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MANILA: Vehicles entering the Philippine capital were stuck in kilometre-long queues on Monday (Mar 16) at checkpoints enforcing a quarantine aimed at curbing the nation’s rising coronavirus cases. Despite a halt on domestic travel to and from the capital, shuttered malls and curfews, workers as well as provisions were still being allowed in via police
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
PM Lee’s Canberra trip to be replaced with video conference in view of Australia’s COVID-19 restrictions
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SINGAPORE: A scheduled visit by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Australia will be replaced by video conference in view of Australia’s COVID-19 restrictions, Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Monday (Mar 16). Mr Lee was originally scheduled to visit Canberra on Mar 23 but discussions will now take place remotely, in light of Australia’s new travel restrictions
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
SGX unveils S$5 million care package as part of COVID-19 relief measures
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SINGAPORE: The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has rolled out a S$5 million care package to “provide support and relief measures amid the COVID-19 outbreak”. The SGX care package will benefit national healthcare-support programmes, Singapore-listed companies as well as SGX employees and contract staff. Advertisement Advertisement The move is aimed at bolstering “efforts by the financial community to
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
Biden and Sanders criticise Trump on COVID-19, tout their own crisis leadership
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WASHINGTON: Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders blasted President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak during a Democratic debate on Sunday (Mar 15), and touted their own approaches to dealing with a widening crisis that has upended the daily life of Americans. In their first one-on-one debate, the two Democratic contenders to face Trump in
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
COVID19: The impact on small Singaporean-owned businesses overseas
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SINGAPORE: Chilli crab, rojak and laksa – these quintessential Singaporean dishes usually excite foodies around the world. But for the past few weeks, even the smell of freshly made kopi can’t draw them into establishments run by Singaporeans overseas. Advertisement Advertisement As the coronavirus spreads globally, Singaporean-owned businesses in Europe, North America and closer to home in the
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
China reports 16 new cases of COVID-19, 14 more deaths
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BEIJING: Mainland China had 16 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections on Sunday (Mar 15), the National Health Commission said on Monday, down from 20 a day earlier. That brings the total number of confirmed cases in China so far to 80,860. Advertisement Advertisement The death toll from the outbreak in China had reached 3,213 as
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 16, 2020
Chaos at US airports as COVID-19 medical screenings jam up returning Americans
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WASHINGTON: Chaos gripped major US airports on Sunday (Mar 15) as Americans returning from coronavirus-hit European countries overwhelmed authorities attempting to process the surge. Frustrated passengers complained of hours-long lines, crowded and unsanitary conditions and general disarray in the system for screening people for symptoms of the virus. Advertisement Advertisement “Very close quarters,” Ann Lewis Schmidt
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
14 new COVID-19 infections in Singapore, including 9 imported cases: MOH
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 14 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday (Mar 15), bringing the country’s total to 226. This is the largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases in Singapore to date. Advertisement Advertisement Two of the new cases are part of the cluster involving a private dinner function at SAFRA Jurong (cases 218
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
COVID-19: Entry approval, stay-home notices for all new, returning foreign domestic workers to Singapore
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SINGAPORE: All employers and employment agencies planning for foreign domestic workers to enter Singapore must obtain the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) approval prior to the commencement of their journey. Upon arrival in Singapore, all new or returning foreign domestic workers from any country will also be placed on a mandatory 14-day stay-home notice. Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
COVID-19: Stay-home notices for all travellers entering Singapore from ASEAN countries, Japan, UK, Switzerland
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SINGAPORE: People who enter Singapore with recent travel history to ASEAN countries, Japan, Switzerland or the United Kingdom will be issued with a 14-day stay-home notice. This will take effect from 11.59pm on Monday (Mar 16) and applies to all travellers, including Singapore residents, long-term pass holders and short-term visitors, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on
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