Coronavirus
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.
Singapore revises charging policy for COVID-19 treatment for travellers
SCs and PRs will be eligible for government subsidies and MediShield Life/ Integrated Shield Plans coverage, and will be required to pay any...
Singapore in final stretch of clearing dormitories of COVID-19, says Multi-Ministry Taskforce
The clearance will allow the vast majority of workers to resume work by mid to late August.
242 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on August 7, including 6 imported cases
The majority of the new cases are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
NTU researchers develop peptide that makes drug-resistant bacteria sensitive to antibiotics again
Scientists at NTU have developed a synthetic peptide that can make multidrug-resistant bacteria sensitive to antibiotics again when used...
Facebook, Twitter remove post by Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about COVID-19
The post was a video clip of a Trump interview on Fox News, uploaded on Wednesday, in which the US President claims that children are...
301 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on August 6, four in the community and four imported
The vast majority of the new cases are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Rafael Nadal pulls out of the US Open citing the coronavirus pandemic
Nadal said that sitting out the tournament is "a decision I never wanted to take," but added that he would "rather not travel."
India’s COVID-19 testing rate low compared to other countries, says WHO chief scientist
As per the Indian Council of Medical Research, India has carried out 2.08 crore COVID-19 tests of August 3.
The vast majority of the new cases are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Upon arrival in Singapore, travellers serving their SHN at their place of residence will be issued an electronic monitoring device at the...
295 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on August 4, including 2 community and 7 imported cases
The vast majority of the new cases are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Majority of the new cases are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
313 new COVID-19 cases reported on August 2; 5 imported infections
Singapore reported an additional 313 cases of COVID-19 infection as of 12pm on August 2, bringing the national tally to 52,825.
Singapore eases COVID-enforced restrictions on marriages and funerals
From August 4, marriage solemnisation ceremonies will be allowed to have 50 persons in attendance.
396 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on July 31, including 3 community and 3 imported cases
The vast majority of the new cases are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
95 more dormitories cleared of COVID-19: Ministry of Manpower
This takes the total number to 975 dormitories and 64 BRWs in 17 PBDs cleared of COVID-19.
278 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on July 30, including 4 community and 4 imported cases
The vast majority of the new cases are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Singapore Airlines reports SGD1 billion net loss in 2020Q1
Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group reported a 99.5 per cent decline in passenger carriage during the first quarter of the 2020/2021 financial...
334 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on July 29, including 3 community and 4 imported cases
The vast majority of the new cases are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
359 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on July 28, including one community and two imported cases
The vast majority of the new cases are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
In Pics: Singapore Cabinet's swearing-in ceremony, July 27
Members of Singapore's Cabinet, as well as other office holders, were sworn in on Monday, July 27, in a ceremony that observed safe...
NTU scientists develop new approach to COVID-19 testing that yields results in 36 minutes
Clinician-scientists at NTU have demonstrated a way to improve the speed, handling time and cost of COVID-19 laboratory tests.
COVID-19 herd immunity a long way off: WHO chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan
Dr Swaminathan is a pediatrician from India and a globally recognised researcher on tuberculosis and HIV.
Vande Bharat Mission Phase 5 to begin on August 1, with flights to Singapore, UK, UAE and US
Over 7.88 lakh Indians stranded abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic have returned under the Vande Bharat Mission as of July 22.
469 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on July 27, including 2 community and 15 imported cases
The vast majority of the new cases are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.