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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.

Trump grateful to healthcare workers, including Indian-Americans, for battle against COVID-19: White House

The United States White House stated that US President Donald Trump is tremendously grateful to all the doctors, nurses and healthcare...

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.

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...

DBS PayLah now allows users to book ComforDelGro taxis

DBS PayLah! users can now book and pay for their ComfortDelGro taxi rides directly and seamlessly an integrated in-app booking function.

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.

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...

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.

219 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on June 26, including 6 cases in the community

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

140 work passes revoked for breaching COVID-19 measures since May: MOM

Since May 1, MOM has revoked the work passes of 140 work pass holders for breaching circuit breaker measures, StayHome Notices (SHN) or...

5 community cases in 113 fresh COVID-19 infections in Singapore on June 25

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

191 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on June 24, including 7 cases in the community

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

UN applauds Kerala Health Minister K.K. Shailaja at Public Service Day 2020

Top United Nations(UN) dignitaries applauded Kerala state Health Minister K.K. Shailaja, for effectively tackling Covid-19 at Public...

MOM clears 31 more dormitories housing 3,700 residents of COVID-19

These comprise 27 Factory-Converted Dormitories and four Construction Temporary Quarters. Four Blocks for Recovered Workers (BRWs) in three...

UAE lauds and backs Saudi Arabia’s drastic curbs on haj to Mecca

After months of deliberation, Saudi Arabia announced that the number of people on the annual haj pilgrimage to Mecca will be drastically...