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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 2, 2020
Dormitory operators required to adopt additional measures to minimise risk of COVID-19 transmission: MOM
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SINGAPORE: Operators of workers’ dormitories have been required to adopt additional measures to minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission since Wednesday (Apr 1), said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). These measures include no inter-mixing of workers between dormitory blocks, with workers “strongly advised” to stay in their rooms and minimise physical interactions, said MOM in an
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 31, 2020
Study shows middle-age COVID-19 mortality risk
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PARIS: Middle-aged people, and not just the elderly, have a dramatically higher risk of dying or developing serious illness from COVID-19, new research from Britain showed Tuesday (Mar 31). The findings came in a new comprehensive analysis of virus cases in mainland China. Advertisement Advertisement Researchers from Britain analysed more than 3,600 confirmed COVID-19 cases
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 31, 2020
China delays college entrance exam as fears grow over risk of coronavirus second wave
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SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China will delay its national college entrance exam by a month as it grapples with a coronavirus pandemic as travellers returning from abroad are fuelling new cases and boosting concern over the threat of a second wave of infections. The two-day “gaokao” annual test will be pushed back to Jul 7 and 8, China Central
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 31, 2020
Japan’s Abe, deputy avoid joint meetings to cut COVID-19 risk as lockdown pressure builds
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TOKYO: Japan’s prime minister and his deputy won’t attend meetings together to cut coronavirus risks as pressure for a lockdown builds, with domestic cases topping 2,000 and a minister saying the country’s containment strategy was stretched to the limit. Shinzo Abe told cabinet members on Tuesday (Mar 31) that his second-in-command, Taro Aso, would no
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19 fight at risk as Malaysia’s medical glove makers struggle with lockdown
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KUALA LUMPUR: The rubber glove manufacturers association of Malaysia, the world’s largest maker of medical gloves, on Wednesday (Mar 25) warned of a chronic shortage of gloves after a surge in demand from hospitals swamped with coronavirus patients. The Malaysian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) also said production would be cut because of a virtual
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 24, 2020
Measures to contain COVID-19 introduced in tiers and ‘based on risk’: Lawrence Wong
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SINGAPORE: The measures used to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Singapore are introduced in tiers and based on risk, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (Mar 24). When asked why Singapore did not shut schools and “go all the way” into a lockdown like other countries, Mr Wong said it is a
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 24, 2020
MUIS to close mosques until further notice amid high risk of COVID-19 transmission
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SINGAPORE: Mosques will be closed until further notice amid a “heightened risk” of COVID-19 transmission in the community, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) announced on Tuesday (Mar 24). “As the risk to the community remains high, the Fatwa committee has recommended the continued closure of mosques and the suspension of Friday prayers until
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 24, 2020
Commentary: Are people with blood group A at higher risk of catching COVID-19?
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Commentary Commentary Although blood-grouping molecules play a role in red blood cells, we do not fully understand their function, says an observer. FILE PHOTO: Fake blood is seen in test tubes labelled with the coronavirus (COVID-19) in this illustration taken March 17, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo 24 Mar 2020 03:20PM(Updated: 24 Mar 2020 03:20PM) Bookmark
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 24, 2020
Delhi’s rebel gym goers risk COVID-19 to pump iron
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NEW DELHI: While top gym chains in India are shuttered over the coronavirus pandemic, many workout dens are defying government orders of a lockdown by staying open for their muscle-bound customers. Exercise fanatics say their need to pump iron is worth the risk, and the gyms’ owners keep opening up despite facing police action, meaning
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 23, 2020
No entry or transit through Singapore for all short-term visitors amid heightened risk of imported COVID-19 cases: MOH
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SINGAPORE: Singapore will not allow short-term visitors to enter or transit through the country in view of the heightened risk of importation of COVID-19 cases, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Sunday (Mar 22). Previously, except for a handful of countries, short-term visitors were allowed to come into Singapore, although they will have to serve a 14-day stay-home notice once
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 19, 2020
Singaporeans advised to defer all travel abroad amid heightened risk of imported COVID-19 cases
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SINGAPORE: Singaporeans were advised on Wednesday (Mar 18) to defer all travel abroad with immediate effect amid a heightened risk of importing COVID-19 cases into Singapore, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). In a press release, MOH said this supercedes the advisory issued on Sunday to defer all non-essential travel abroad. The expansion of the
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 19, 2020
Patients with breathing, lung problems at highest risk with COVID-19
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LONDON: Patients with existing illnesses that cause breathlessness, wheezing or lung problems run a higher risk of developing severe cases of COVID-19 infection due to the new coronavirus, according to a pooled analysis study published on Wednesday (Mar 18). It also found that shortness of breath – also known as dyspnoea – is the only
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 18, 2020
Singaporeans urged not to travel as ‘it puts everyone at risk’ of COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: National Development Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (Mar 17) urged Singaporeans to comply with the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) advisory to defer non-essential travel, after the emergence of more imported COVID-19 cases involving Singapore residents who had returned from overseas. “We call on everyone to comply with this advisory and defer your travel plans,”
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Commentary: Smokers, you have a higher risk of COVID-19 infection
NEWCASTLE: If you’re a smoker, there’s really never been a better time to quit. Coronavirus affects your lungs, causing flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat and fatigue. In the most serious cases, sufferers struggle to breathe at all and can die of respiratory failure. Advertisement Advertisement The World Health Organisation