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Indian-American scientists develop potential strategy to deal with COVID-19 symptoms

A team of Indian-origin immunologists in the United States announced the discovery of a potential strategy to prevent life-threatening...

British PM Boris Johnson says he is in good health after being exposed to COVID+ person

Johnson reportedly met a group of MPs at Downing Street on Thursday, one of whom subsequently tested positive for COVID-19.

“Vaccine on its own will not end pandemic”, says WHO chief

Coronavirus infections have gone past 54 million globally and claimed more than 1.3 million lives.

Rise in rehospitalisation, deaths among COVID-19 patients, US study shows

Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have revealed that they have seen a rise in death, rehospitalisation, and problems with basic...

Singapore appoints Expert Committee to make recommendations on COVID-19 vaccination strategy

The Expert Committee will leverage scientific and clinical expertise to assess vaccine candidates, and recommend the appropriate vaccines...

11 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on November 12, all imported

There are no new cases of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection.

Singapore and Hong Kong tourism boards collaborate to welcome travellers from Nov 22

With the Singapore-Hong Kong Air Travel Bubble set to launch on November 22, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and the Hong Kong Tourism Board...

Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble to start on Nov 22, first of its kind in the world

The air travel bubble is the first of its kind in the world between two aviation hubs of Asia, and which covers all segments of travellers.

MAS calls on financial institutions to review security controls amid COVID-19

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)’s Cyber Security Advisory Panel (CSAP) has stressed the need for financial institutions to...

Indian-American Vivek Murthy named co-chair of COVID-19 Advisory Board by Joe Biden

COVID-19 cases are surging in at least 40 states, with more than 9.3 million total infections and more than 236,000 deaths.

9 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on November 10, including 2 locally transmitted infections

There are also 7 imported cases, who had already been placed on Stay-Home Notice or isolated upon arrival in Singapore.

7 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on November 5, including one infection in the community

Additionally, there are 6 imported cases, who had already been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.

7 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on November 4, including 5 imported infections

There are 2 new cases of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection, both of whom reside in dormitories.

9 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on November 3, including 2 locally transmitted infections

There are also 7 imported cases, who had already been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.

9 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on October 30, including one in the community

There are also 7 imported cases, who had all been placed on Stay-Home Notice or isolated upon arrival in Singapore.

7 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on October 29, all imported

There are no new cases of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection.

Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine trial gets nod from Indian authorities

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved human trials of a Covid-19 vaccine candidate by Hyderabad-based...

Vande Bharat Mission Phase 7 to operate 260 flights to 12 countries, including Singapore

The Air India Group (Air India and Air India Express) has reportedly so far operated 7,600 Vande Bharat flights and ferried 9,80,000...

India extends suspension of international passenger flights till November 30

India suspended international passenger flights starting March 23 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

7 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on October 28, all imported

There are no new cases of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection among the new cases.

NUS-affiliated company develops 60-second test for COVID-19

In a pilot clinical trial that involved 180 patients, the test kit achieved more than 90 per cent accuracy.

Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients lose antibodies faster: Study

The study is one of the largest of its kind and has been conducted by Imperial College London and market research firm Ipsos Mori.

7 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on October 27, including 6 imported infections

There is 1 new case of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection among the new cases, which is in the community.

3 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on October 26, including 2 imported infections

There is 1 new case of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection among the new cases, who resides in a dormitory.