Covid-19

COVID-19 cases in Singapore cross 36,000 with 569 new infections on June 3

Of the new cases, the vast majority are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.

4 community cases in 544 new COVID-19 infections in Singapore on June 2

Of the new cases, the vast majority are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.

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...

158 new COVID-19 cases reported in Singapore on July 8, including 9 cases in the community

The vast majority of the new cases are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories. There are also 3 imported cases.

Most linked cases in community transmitted through households: Lawrence Wong

Vast majority of the linked COVID-19 infections in the local community were transmitted through households, said Minister Lawrence Wong, who...

157 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on July 7, including 20 cases in the community

The vast majority of the new cases are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories. There are also 3 imported cases.

COVID-19 impacted supply of life-saving HIV drug in 73 countries: WHO

73 countries have warned that they are at risk of running out of HIV medicines as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, said World Health...

23 community cases in 183 new COVID-19 infections in Singapore on July 6

The vast majority of the new cases are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories. There are also 3 imported cases.

India becomes third worst COVID-hit nation as its total tally crosses Russia's

After reporting the largest single-day spike in cases so far, India has overtaken Russia to become the third worst-hit nation by the...

136 new COVID-19 cases reported on July 5, including 5 imported cases from India

Majority of the new infections continue to be Work Permit holders residing in dormitories, MOH said in a press statement.

11 community cases and 3 imported cases in 169 new COVID-19 infections in Singapore on July 3

The vast majority of the new cases are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.

Changi Airport installs proximity sensors in world's first as Singapore looks to resuming air travel

Changi Airport is rolling out airport-wide measures – including new contactless and cleaning innovations – to create a safer yet...

188 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on July 2, including 10 cases in the community

The vast majority of the new cases are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.

EU reopens borders to 15 countries; Singapore, India, UAE and US not on the list

The list is legally non-binding and the EU said member states "remain responsible for implementing the content of the recommendation."

215 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on July 1, including 4 imported cases

The vast majority of the new cases are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.

78 more dormitories cleared of COVID-19: MOM

As of June 28, 87,000 workers have recovered or been tested to be free from the virus and are in cleared premise.

WHO warning on COVID-19: This is not even close to being over

"Most people remain susceptible, the virus still has a lot of room to move," said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at a media briefing.

246 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on June 30, including 6 community cases

The vast majority of the new cases are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.

40 per cent of Indian-Americans worried about financial impact of COVID-19: Study

A survey by a diaspora organisation in the United States found that two in five Indian-Americans are worried about their long-term financial...

NUS researchers develop on-site COVID-19 test that delivers result in an hour

The new system, called Epidax, will enable COVID-19 screening to be conducted directly at various testing stations, and patients can get...

202 COVID-19 cases in Singapore on June 29, including 6 cases in the community

The vast majority of the new cases are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.

5 Fun Things to Do While Social Distancing During Covid-19

Here are 5 fun things you can do while social distancing during the pandemic Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak. Things to do during Covid-19

Madame Tussauds, Gardens By The Bay, and other attractions to open from July 1: STB

Most attractions will be restricted to no more than 25 per cent of their operating capacity at any one time, for a start.

Vulnerable seniors to receive first batch of physical TraceTogether tokens

The physical TraceTogether tokens aim to help extend the protection provided by digital contact tracing tools to as many people in Singapore...

One secondary school student among 6 Singaporean COVID-19 cases reported on June 28

Majority of the 213 new COVID-19 cases continue to be among Work Permit holders residing in dormitories, including in factory-converted...

India responds to US, UAE calls to restrict Air India charter flights

The US Department of Transportation has barred Air India from operating chartered flights between India and the United States from July 22...

Kavasam named winner of the second season of Mediacorp's Vasantham Muthal Paarvai.

Kavasam, produced by Cannons’N Tulips, has been named the winner of the second season of the pilot series project, Vasantham Muthal...

Vande Bharat Mission Phase 4 to begin on July 3

Phase four will particularly focus on countries where we still have a large number of Indians who have registered to return.