Covid-19

Physical distancing stickers on public transport removed, commuters to mask up

As Singapore begins to exit circuit breaker in phases, with Phase 1 beginning today, June 2, physical distancing stickers on public...

40,000 migrant workers cleared of COVID-19: Ministry of Manpower

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Monday, June 1, that a total of 40,000 migrant workers have been cleared of COVID-19...

Our 65-day forced vacation during the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 crisis has hit the world far harder than anyone could have expected. And for this correspondent it has been no different. My...

As Singapore begins easing circuit breaker measures, PM Lee urges caution

PM Lee has urged all residents to continue to maintain safe distancing, wear masks when outdoors and at work, be careful of personal...

No community cases in 408 COVID-19 cases in Singapore on June 1

All the new cases reported are work permit holders living in foreign worker dormitories.

A Tamil poem, a Kollywood music director, and a Chinese ensemble: Uniquely Singapore arts in COVID-19 times

The arts people in Singapore are coming together, in these trying times, to uplift the spirits of migrant workers who are affected by the...

518 new COVID-19 cases on May 31, two are Singaporeans/Permanent Residents

Majority of the cases continue to be among Work Permit holders residing in dormitories, due to extensive testing in these premises.

506 new COVID-19 cases and 1,096 discharged on May 30

There are five cases in the local community, two of which are Singaporeans/Permanent Residents.

3 Singaporeans/Permanent Residents in 611 new COVID-19 cases on May 29

Of the new cases, the vast majority are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories and 3 cases are Singaporeans/Permanent...

Indian government extends Vande Bharat Mission Phase 2 till mid-June

Launched on May 7, the Vande Bharat Mission is hoping to evacuate another 1,00,000 Indians by June 13.

Phase 2 of post-circuit breaker could begin before end-June: Lawrence Wong

The Multi-Ministry Taskforce on COVID-19 will decide by the middle of June whether to mmove into Phase 2, should infection rates over the...

No Singaporean or Permanent Resident among 373 new COVID-19 cases on May 28

Of the new cases, the vast majority are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.

In Pics: What processes at Changi Airport look like during COVID-19 times

While international air travel in and out of Singapore has pretty much come to a halt, more than 10 arriving and 10 departing flights still...

533 new COVID-19 cases reported in Singapore on May 27

The vast majority of the new cases are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories and three cases are Singaporeans/...

All you need to know about Singapore's Fortitude Budget announced on May 26

In a comprehensive SGD33 billion Fortitude Budget announced on Tuesday, May 26, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat outlined the government's...

Singapore unveils SGD33 billion Fortitude Budget focusing on jobs

Singapore on Tuesday, May 26, announced a SGD33 billion Fortitude Budget for the next phase of its fight against COVID-19, with a focus on...

COVID-19 cases in Singapore cross 32,000 with 383 new infections on May 26

Of the new cases, the vast majority are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories and just one is a Singaporean/ Permanent...

Selected government agencies to resume counter services by appointment from June 2

As Singapore gradually exits the circuit breaker in phases, selected government service centres will resume the physical delivery of...

Eid Mubarak hashtag trends on Twitter as many extend warm wishes

Eid Mubarak hashtag trends on Twitter as politicians, celebrities and many people extend warm wishes

Singapore confirms 344 new COVID-19 cases on May 25, lower number due to less tests conducted

Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed 344 new cases of COVID-19 infection as of 12pm on May 25, bringing the total to 31,960.

548 new COVID-19 cases, 994 discharged on May 24

Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed an additional 548 cases of COVID-19 infection as of 12pm on May 24, bringing the national...

Indian government announces easing of certain visa, travel restrictions for OCI card holders

On March 18 the government had suspended the visa-free entry facility granted to OCI card holders due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

What’s allowed and what’s not for Singapore seniors once circuit breaker ends

As this group of people fall into the high risk category, they have been advised to continue to take extra precautions even after the...

614 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on May 22 as total infections cross 30,000

The vast majority of the new cases are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories and four are Singaporeans/ Permanent...