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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 13, 2020
Necessary for Singapore to fast-track COVID-19 laws amid unprecedented situation: Lawyers
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SINGAPORE: In the past month, Singapore has fast-tracked a slew of regulations and laws aimed at limiting the number of COVID-19 cases, which crossed the 2,000 figure on Friday (Apr 10). Some of the measures are also designed to help cushion the financial impact of the global pandemic on local businesses and members of the
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 12, 2020
COVID-19 measures: Safe distancing situation has ‘improved significantly’, but must still be taken seriously, says DPM Heng
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SINGAPORE: The situation concerning elevated safe distancing measures in public places has “improved significantly” compared to the last few days, particularly in wet markets, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat on Sunday (Apr 12). However, he stressed the need for people to take the enhanced safe distancing measures seriously, given that one infected person
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
PM Lee on COVID-19 situation: At a glance
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SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong gave an update on the COVID-19 situation in an address to the nation on Friday (Apr 3), in which he announced significantly stricter measures in what he termed as a “decisive move” to pre-empt escalating infections. This is the third time Mr Lee has spoken to the nation on the
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
In full: PM Lee’s address on enhanced measures to deal with COVID-19 situation in Singapore
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SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong addressed the nation on Friday (Apr 3), giving an update on the COVID-19 situation in Singapore and announcing enhanced measures to limit the spread of the disease. Advertisement Advertisement This is the Prime Minister’s full address in English: My fellow Singaporeans Good evening I last spoke to you on COVID-19
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 17, 2020
MFA urges Singaporean students overseas to consider returning home soon amid evolving COVID-19 situation
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has encouraged Singaporean students studying overseas to consider returning home soon amid COVID-19 concerns. In a statement on Tuesday (Mar 17), MFA said that Institutes of Higher Learning in Singapore have begun recalling their students who are currently on overseas internships or exchange programmes. Advertisement Advertisement “Many countries are
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 15, 2020
ActiveSG centres to regulate access to ensure physical distancing amid COVID-19 situation
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SINGAPORE: Access to public sports facilities will be regulated to ensure “adequate physical distancing”, Sport Singapore (SportSG) announced on Sunday (Mar 15). All ActiveSG centres, including stadiums, sport halls, gyms, swimming complexes and studios will implement regulated access starting from Monday. Advertisement Advertisement Where possible, the centres will also have a single point of entry to facilitate temperature
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 13, 2020
Singapore faces ‘serious situation’, needs to plan for spike in COVID-19 cases: PM Lee
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SINGAPORE: With the COVID-19 outbreak expected to continue for some time, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned on Thursday (Mar 12) that Singapore faces a “serious situation”, with a “possible spike” in new cases, more clusters and new waves of infection from other countries. However, the situation remains under control and Singapore will not raise
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
Second stimulus package in the works as global economy, COVID-19 situation worsens: DPM Heng
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SINGAPORE: The Government has started working on a second stimulus package about 10 days ago as both the global economy and COVID-19 outbreak have worsened since the first package was announced three weeks ago, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat on Wednesday (Mar 11). During the Budget statement on Feb 18, Mr Heng had unveiled
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Observers of Qing Ming festival should exercise ‘socially responsible behaviour’ amid COVID-19 situation: NEA
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SINGAPORE: Observers of the Qing Ming festival are advised to “exercise socially responsible behavior” in light of the COVID-19 situation, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Wednesday (Mar 11). The Qing Ming festival will take place on Apr 4 and is expected to have a peak period between Mar 21 and Apr 19. Advertisement Advertisement
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