Travellers holding short-term visit passes who seek treatment for Covid-19 in Singapore will have to pay for their own treatment from last Saturday, March 7.
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Singapore takes precautions for cruise ship’s scheduled call
Cruise ship Costa Fortuna will make a scheduled call at Singapore, on Tuesday, March 10.
10 new cases of COVID-19 in Singapore as of March 9, including 5-year-old linked to SAFRA Jurong cluster
The MOH has also said that of the 67 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Ten are in critical condition in the intensive care unit.
GIIS introduces virtual classrooms for its students amid COVID-19 spread in Singapore
Over 11,000 students in GIIS schools worldwide can now connect to virtual classes remotely through the digital classrooms.
Dubai shuts Smart Gates operation as precaution against COVID-19
The Smart Gates system at the Dubai international airport and Dubai World Central will not be available from March 8 until further notice as a coronavirus precaution.
Saudi Arabia restricts arrivals to and from 9 countries, including UAE, due to coronavirus concerns
The total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Sadi Arabia is currently 15.
3-year-old tests positive in Kerala, 43 confirmed COVID-19 cases in India
The Indian government is also not allowing any foreign ships to dock at Indian ports.
International Indian Film Academy Awards 2020 postponed due to COVID 19 fears
The new date for the awards ceremony is yet to be set, though IIFA has said that it is fully committed to hosting IIFA 2020 in Madhya Pradesh at a later date and fresh plans will be announced at the earliest.
Largest single day jump in COVID-19 infections in Singapore with 13 new cases on March 6
The MOH has also announced that of the 48 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving with nine in critical condition in the intensive care unit.
Expats and residents in the UAE urged to curb travel out of the country amid COVID-19 spread
Expats and residents in the Middle East who are planning to travel out of the country have been asked by the United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Health and Prevention, to curb their travel plans.