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Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
Myanmar moves to increase COVID-19 test kit stockpile amid coronavirus battle
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YANGON: Myanmar is set to receive 40,000 more COVID-19 test kits in the country to help it cope with the virus outbreak, days after it detected at least three positive cases. Myanmar’s Ministry of Health and Sports spokesperson Khin Khin Gyi told CNA the country currently has about 2,000 test kits. Advertisement Advertisement “But the more we
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
No reason to stockpile food, essential supplies amid tighter COVID-19 measures: Lawrence Wong
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SINGAPORE: Even though the country has tightened its measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, there is no need to stockpile food and other essential supplies, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong. His comments came a day after a slew of initiatives – such as limiting gatherings outside of school and work and closing all
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 8, 2020
Singapore must prepare mentally for spike in COVID-19 cases, update stockpile, supply chain strategy: Chan Chun Sing
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SINGAPORE: With a worldwide spike in the number of COVID-19 cases being detected, Singapore must be mentally prepared that we might also see a spike in cases, said Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing. This spike could be “significantly different from the numbers we are seeing today, and we must never be complacent”,
