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WHO admits possibility that COVID-19 could be airborne in congested spaces

The admission followed an open letter written by over 200 scientists who provided evidence that showed that floating virus particles can...

191 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on July 10, including 16 cases in the community

The vast majority of the new cases are Work Permit Holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.

125 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on July 9, including an imported case from India

The vast majority of the new cases are Work Permit Holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.

Indian Embassy in UAE removes restrictions on passport renewal applications

Embassy of India Abu Dhabi has decided to remove all restrictions on passport renewal applications from July 15.

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...

US says foreign students whose classes fully moved online cannot remain in country

US will not be issuing visas to students enrolled in schools and/or programmes that are fully online for the fall semester. These students...

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.

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.