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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 1, 2020
‘No magic solution’: Lawrence Wong on why Singapore is not locked down amid COVID-19 outbreak
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SINGAPORE: There is no “magic solution” to the COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore, and a series of brakes are needed to handle the situation, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (Mar 31). When asked at a press conference why Singapore has not been locked down, Mr Wong said: “There is a view, I think,
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 1, 2020
47 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, new cluster identified at dormitory in Toh Guan
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SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 47 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday (Mar 31), bringing the total number to 926. Of the cases confirmed on Tuesday, 31 are local cases with 13 linked to existing clusters or other individuals. Eighteen remain unlinked with contact tracing ongoing. Advertisement Advertisement Four of the newly confirmed cases were linked to a previous case,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 31, 2020
COVID-19: LTA waives vehicle entry permit fee for Malaysian motorists in Singapore during movement control order period
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SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will provide a one-off Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) fee waiver for all owners of Malaysia-registered cars and motorcycles who have had to stay on in Singapore due to Malaysia’s movement control order. This decision was made in response to feedback from Malaysian workers in Singapore, their employers and unions,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 31, 2020
Myanmar reports first COVID-19 death; man had 4-day layover in Singapore
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SINGAPORE: A Myanmar national who had a four-day layover in Singapore on his way home from Australia has died from COVID-19, Myanmar Ministry of Health and Sports spokesperson Dr Khin Khin Gyi said on Tuesday (Mar 31). The 69-year-old man, who died at about 7.30am on Tuesday at Way Bar Gyi hospital in Yangon, is the first
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 31, 2020
COVID-19: Wife of critically ill Bangladeshi man in Singapore gives birth to baby boy
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SINGAPORE: The wife of a Bangladeshi worker, who tested positive for COVID-19 in Singapore, has given birth to a baby boy in Bangladesh, the Migrant Workers’ Centre (MWC) said on Tuesday (Mar 31). The Bangladeshi national, who is case 42, tested positive for the disease on Feb 8 after being admitted to the intensive care unit at
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 31, 2020
Singapore reports 35 more COVID-19 cases, 3 new clusters identified
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SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 35 new COVID-19 cases on Monday (Mar 30), including 26 with no recent travel history. Three new clusters have been identified – the S11 Dormitory @ Punggol at 2 Seletar North Link, serviced apartments Wilby Residences at 25 Wilby Road, as well as a pub called Hero’s at 69 Circular Road. Advertisement Advertisement One of the cases
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 30, 2020
Singapore ready to deploy third stimulus package if COVID-19 outbreak worsens: DPM Heng
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SINGAPORE: The Government is ready to deploy a third stimulus package if the COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore deteriorates, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Monday (Mar 30). “If the situation continues to worsen, we’ll be prepared to have a third package,” he said. “I would like to reassure Singaporeans that we have the
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 30, 2020
Singapore reports third death from COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: A third patient has died in Singapore from complications due to COVID-19 infection on Sunday (Mar 29), the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a press release. The patient, a 70-year-old Singaporean with no recent travel history to affected countries and regions, died at 12.12pm. Advertisement Advertisement READ: Daughter of man who died from COVID-19 thanks
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 30, 2020
Singapore reports 42 more COVID-19 cases; new cluster at The Wedding Brocade bridal studio
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SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 42 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday (Mar 29) and a new cluster at a bridal studio. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 844. Advertisement Advertisement Of the new cases, 24 are imported and had travelled to Europe, North America, Middle East, ASEAN and other parts of Asia, said the Ministry of Health
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
In pictures: Safe distancing in Singapore
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SINGAPORE: Nowadays, X marks the spot where you cannot sit and Singaporeans are being told to mind the gap between one another, all in the name of safe distancing to curb the spread of COVID-19. On Mar 20, the Ministry of Health announced a slew of safe-distancing measures for public venues. For instance, operators of
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 28, 2020
Message circulating online about safe-distancing ambassadors imposing fines untrue: Enterprise Singapore
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SINGAPORE: A message circulating on messaging platforms and social media claiming that an Enterprise Singapore safe-distancing ambassador had fined someone for sitting on a seat that was marked out as part of safe-distancing measures is false. In a Facebook post late on Friday (Mar 27), Enterprise Singapore confirmed that the rumour is not true. Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 28, 2020
COVID-19: Entry approval required for all long-term pass holders entering Singapore
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SINGAPORE: All long-term pass holders will require an entry approval before entering or returning to Singapore from Sunday (Mar 29) at 11.59pm, according to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Ministry of Education (MOE) and Ministry of Manpower (MOM). In a media release on Saturday, ICA, MOE and MOM said the additional precautionary measures are in view
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 28, 2020
Singapore reports 49 new COVID-19 cases, new cluster at SingPost Centre
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SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 49 new COVID-19 cases on Friday (Mar 27), including a 1-year-old girl and a new cluster at SingPost Centre. This takes the country’s total number of cases to 732. Of the new cases, 22 are imported and had travelled to Europe, North America and ASEAN, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in a press release. Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 27, 2020
Singapore has ‘sizeable’ reserves it can tap into but it is important to be ‘careful stewards’: Heng Swee Keat
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SINGAPORE: Singapore has “sizeable” reserves to tap into should the COVID-19 outbreak further impact the economy, but it is important to be “careful stewards” of the resources, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat on Friday (Mar 27). Speaking to CNA’s Otelli Edwards on News 5 Tonight, Mr Heng said: “As
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