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Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 20, 2020
COVID-19: Activities for seniors suspended for another 14 days as part of stricter safe distancing measures
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SINGAPORE: Activities for seniors by public agencies will be suspended for another 14 days to safeguard their well-being amid the COVID-19 situation in Singapore, the Ministry of Health said on Friday (Mar 20). MOH announced stricter safe distancing measures on Friday, including the extended suspension of activities for seniors, to prevent further spread of COVID-19. Advertisement Advertisement Since
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 10, 2020
COVID-19: People’s Association to suspend courses and activities for seniors
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SINGAPORE: The People’s Association (PA) will suspend courses, organised activities and interest group activities in community clubs and residents’ committee centres that seniors regularly participate in, it announced on Tuesday (Mar 10). This will involve about 2,600 classes and 11,000 interest group activities, with about 290,000 non-unique participants, said the PA in a press release. Advertisement Advertisement
Commentary: Four ways seniors can stay connected during COVID-19
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia: As the numbers climb for those infected with the novel coronavirus, the dangers rise for vulnerable populations. People who are older or with underlying medical conditions risk the severest consequences, including organ failure and death. Advertisement Advertisement The latest data from China indicates the great majority of reported cases were in older people; elders