The MOH also said that of the 48 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Four are in critical condition in the intensive care unit.
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Government says range of measures in place to combat COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore
The Singapore government has taken proactive steps to secure essential supplies, including masks, to combat the COVID-19 outbreak in the city-state.
WHO praises Singapore’s response to COVID-19
“Singapore is leaving no stone unturned, testing every case of influenza-like illness and pneumonia,” said WHO director-general Dr Tedros at a media briefing.
Singapore imposes strict stay-home notice for returnees from China
The new Stay-Home Notice (SHN) will take effect from 11.59pm on February 18.
Five more discharged, two new cases of COVID-19 in Singapore as of February 17
As of 12 pm on February 17, 937 of the suspect cases have tested negative for COVID-19, and 77 have tested positive. Test results for the remaining 103 cases are pending.
Ninth case of coronavirus confirmed in the UAE
UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention announced a new case of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number confirmed infections in the UAE to nine.
9 new cases of COVID-19 in Singapore, with two more discharged after recovery on February 14
As of 12 pm on February 14, 764 of the suspect cases have tested negative for COVID-19, 67 have tested positive while results for the remaining 91 cases are pending.
Recession a possibility as Singapore’s economy hit by Coronavirus: PM Lee
PM Lee Hsien Loong said today that a recession could be a possibility as the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on Singapore’s economy has already exceeded that of SARS.
A third Indian crew member on quarantined cruise ship in Japan tests positive for coronavirus
The Embassy of India in Tokyo has reached out to the Indian nationals (crew members and passengers) explaining to them the health and safety regulations of Japanese authorities and requesting cooperation.
Ministry of Defence suspends IPPT due to COVID-19
The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has announced that the individual physical proficiency test (IPPT) for operationally ready national servicemen (NSmen) will be suspended until end-February due to COVID-19,
