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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
Malaysia identifies 2 new COVID-19 clusters resulting from mass gathering events
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has identified two COVID-19 clusters as a result of mass gathering events, health director-general Noor Hisham Abdullah said at a press conference on Monday (Apr 6). The clusters were from a church gathering at Kuching, Sarawak and a wedding held in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor. Advertisement Advertisement Dr Noor Hisham said that
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 5, 2020
75 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore; wedding events venue in Tanjong Katong among 4 new clusters
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SINGAPORE: A total of 75 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Singapore on Saturday (Apr 4), the highest daily increase to date, bringing the national total to 1,189 infections. Of the new cases, 69 are local infections. Six are imported with a travel history to Europe, North and South America and ASEAN. Advertisement Advertisement READ:
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 1, 2020
Evictions, deposits for events including weddings to be protected under new Bill to stem COVID-19 fallout
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SINGAPORE: Companies that are unable to pay their rent and individuals who have placed deposits for events including weddings will be protected under a new Bill that will be introduced in Parliament next week to provide temporary relief against their contractual obligations amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Bill covers five categories of
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 31, 2020
Events postponed, restaurants ‘near empty’: F&B industry on the chopping block as COVID-19 measures bite
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SINGAPORE: The World Gourmet Summit, known for its myriad of dining events featuring culinary stars from around the world, will be postponed for the first time since it started 24 years ago. Usually held in April, the annual gastronomy festival has been pushed back to August because of the COVID-19 situation. Advertisement Advertisement “At the
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 21, 2020
All events, gatherings with 250 participants or more must be suspended to reduce further COVID-19 spread: MOH
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SINGAPORE: All events and gatherings with 250 or more participants attending at any one time must be suspended to reduce the risk of further local transmission of COVID-19, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced on Friday (Mar 20). This is an expansion of the previous requirement for ticketed cultural, sports and entertainment events to be
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 18, 2020
Australia, New Zealand cancel ANZAC Day events due to coronavirus
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WELLINGTON: New Zealand and Australia has cancelled joint ANZAC Day services at Gallipoli this year due to the coronavirus outbreak, authorities said on Wednesday. The cancellation covers the ANZAC Dawn Service, the Australian Lone Pine Service and the New Zealand Service at Chunuk Bair, New Zealand said in a statement. Advertisement Advertisement READ: New Zealand unveils
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 17, 2020
Russia ramps up coronavirus controls, bans public events and closes schools
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MOSCOW: Russia on Monday stepped up efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus by banning major sporting events across the country and by shutting state schools and limited gatherings of people in the capital. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin prohibited all outdoor events and limited public indoor events to no more than 50 people until Apr 10,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 15, 2020
Vatican cancels public participation at pope’s Easter events due to COVID-19
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VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis’ Holy Week and Easter services, which normally draw tens of thousands of people, will be held without the public attending because of the coronavirus outbreak, a step believed to be unprecedented in modern times. It was not clear how the massive events will be scaled down but sources said officials were
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 14, 2020
UK set to follow Europe in banning large events over COVID-19: Reports
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LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has faced criticism for his country’s light touch approach to tackling the coronavirus outbreak, is preparing to review its approach and ban mass gatherings, according to government sources Saturday (Mar 14). Emergency legislation is due to be passed next week in parliament and the ban would come into
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 13, 2020
Ticketed events with 250 participants or more to be deferred or cancelled under COVID-19 social-distancing measures: MOH
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SINGAPORE: All ticketed cultural, sports and entertainment events with 250 participants or more are to be deferred or cancelled, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced on Friday (Mar 13). If tickets have been sold for these events, organisers must demonstrate that satisfactory precautionary measures are in place before they can proceed, the ministry said. Advertisement Advertisement
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