SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 1,504 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Thursday (Sep 23), the highest since the pandemic began early last year. The 1,491 local infections comprise 1,218 community cases ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Sceptics say Singapore is proof Shaun Hendy’s COVID-19 modelling is wrong; but is it really?
Disease modelling expert Shaun Hendy's projection that thousands of Kiwis could die of COVID-19 in the year after dropping lockdowns has been met scepticism in some quarters. Dr Hendy presented the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore migrant workers are still living in Covid lockdown
Singapore was hit by a series of coronavirus outbreaks, centred around dormitories where t. Cases have dropped significantly, but most of the men are still not permitted to leave except to go to work. ( read original story ...)
‘It’s like ripping off a bandaid’: Singapore’s re-opening surprises
It’s strangely quiet in Singapore’s restaurants. The diners are back - at least those who are fully vaccinated - and the fancier joints are booked out for weeks. The volume though is still turned down ... ( read original story ...)
Man removes clothes and takes a bath in Singapore River
Singapore ― A TikTok video has emerged of a man sitting and enjoying a night soak in the Singapore River, sans his clothes. The video, uploaded by one @3M, ... ( read original story ...)
Over 70% of Singapore consumers open to switching to digital banks: Survey
More than 70 per cent of Singapore consumers are open to migrating to digital-first banks, signalling strong competition ahead for the incumbents. While traditional banks have been beefing up their ... ( read original story ...)
Two women aged 93 and 71 die of Covid-19 complications in Singapore as death toll reaches 70
Two Singaporean women aged 93 and 71 have died from complications due to Covid-19. Both women had not been vaccinated against Covid-19, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said in a statement last night. ... ( read original story ...)
What is the Pegasus spyware scandal and how is Singapore affected?
SINGAPORE: On Jul 18, major news outlets worldwide published an investigation into a massive data leak that showed rights activists, journalists and politicians around the world were targeted by ... ( read original story ...)
Patients languish outside hospital ER as Singapore outbreak hits new high (Video)
Singapore is gripped by its worst COVID-19 outbreak since the pandemic began, and the challenge to its medical resources was captured in images today of patients forced to wait outside a hospital ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports highest single-day rise in COVID-19 cases
Singapore's health ministry reported 1,504 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the highest since the beginning of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Almost 7 in 10 Singapore residents proud of country’s COVID efforts: IPS study
An overwhelming majority of Singapore residents expressed pride in the country's healthcare system and its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) study. ( read original story ...)
Record-high 1,504 new COVID cases in Singapore; 2 more deaths
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Thursday (23 September) confirmed a record-high of 1,504 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore – taking the country's total case count to 82,860 – and two more deaths due to ... ( read original story ...)
N.Y. Readies for Worker Shortage; Singapore Record: Virus Update
A group of federal workers and contractors filed suit against the U.S. government over its Covid-19 mandates, challenging President Joe Biden’s executive order requiring staff to be vaccinated. New ... ( read original story ...)
Panasonic to lay off 700 workers, shut refrigeration unit in Singapore
Electronics goods giant Panasonic is retrenching 700 employees in Singapore as it plans to cease manufacturing of refrigeration compressors here by the end of September 2022. ( read original story ...)
Israel Gets Strict With Teachers; Singapore Spike: Virus Update
Israel will require teachers to present negative Covid-19 tests or proof that they’re fully vaccinated to be allowed to enter schools from next month, or face deductions from their pay. Those who have ... ( read original story ...)
‘Melting snowskin mooncakes’, ‘damaged tins’ among complaints of InterContinental Singapore’s Mid-Autumn Festival offerings
Festival has come and gone, but it appears that some people weren't too chuffed with their mooncake hauls. Over the past few weeks, disgruntled customers have voiced their unhappiness over ... ( read original story ...)