Singapore's Ministry of Health has said that early clinical observations globally suggest that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 may be more transmissible and have a higher risk of reinfection compared ... ( read original story ...)
Omicron has higher risk of reinfection than Delta and Beta variants: Singapore’s health ministry
The ministry urged those eligible for vaccination or booster jabs to get them, saying there is strong scientific consensus that doing so will protect against any existing and future variants. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Says Rapid Tests Detect Omicron; Still Key to Strategy
Rapid antigen tests are effective in detecting omicron infections and so will remain part of Singapore’s arsenal for dealing with the new variant and pandemic, the city-state’s health ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Among the Fastest Adopter of Digital Banking
In Singapore, consumer preferences are rapidly evolving, with banking customers increasingly preferring online interaction over in-person interaction. A new consumer survey by digital business ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s tightened border measures against Omicron: 7-day ART for VTL travellers, and more
Effective 6 December, 2359 hours, all VTL travellers will be put on a daily testing regime over seven days using antigen rapid testing (ART), in addition to the prevailing pre-departure and on-arrival ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: 552 new infections in Singapore, one imported case tests preliminarily positive for Omicron
Singapore yesterday recorded 552 new cases of Covid-19, the lowest daily case count since September 12 when 520 infections were logged. There were 13 more deaths due to complications from the disease ... ( read original story ...)
WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (29 Nov – 5 Dec)
Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (29 November to 5 December). ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 552 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore reported 552 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, the Ministry of Health said in a press release. Of the new cases, 523 were in the community, 14 were in migrant worker dormitories and 15 were ... ( read original story ...)
552 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore; one imported case tests preliminarily positive for Omicron on Sunday (Dec 5)
There were 552 new Covid-19 infections in Singapore on Sunday (Dec 5), down from 743 on Saturday, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 552 new COVID-19 infections and 13 deaths; 1 more imported case tests positive for Omicron variant
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 552 new COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths linked to the coronavirus as of noon on Sunday (Dec 5). The Ministry of Health (MOH) also reported one more imported COVID-19 case ... ( read original story ...)
552 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore; 1 imported case preliminarily positive for Omicron
SINGAPORE - There were 552 new Covid-19 infections in Singapore on Sunday, down from 743 on Saturday, said the Ministry of Health (MOH).. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Singapore reports 552 new cases, 13 deaths
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Sunday (5 December) confirmed 552 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore – bringing the country's total case count to 269,211 – as well as 13 deaths due to the disease. ( read original story ...)
AFF Suzuki Cup: Singapore off to ideal start with 3-0 romp over Myanmar
Singapore found their groove in scintillating fashion in a 3-0 romp over Myanmar in an ideal start to their AFF Suzuki Cup campaign. ( read original story ...)
Ikhsan Fandi double fires Singapore to 3-0 win over Myanmar in Suzuki Cup opener
SINGAPORE: There were pyrotechnics prior to Singapore’s AFF Suzuki Cup opener with Myanmar and striker Ikhsan Fandi ensuring the fireworks continued on the pitch on Sunday (Dec 5) as his clinical ... ( read original story ...)
‘Precious Is the Night’ Review: Murder Mystery Set in ’60s Singapore Looks Great but Lacks Teeth
Promising ingredients for a juicy murder mystery are spoiled by weak plotting and anemic drama in “Precious Is the Night.” Set among Singapore’s wealthy elite and their household servants in 1969, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Health Ministry: Covid-19 Omicron variant proving to be more transmissible but less severe, even as more studies needed
The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is likely to be more infectious than past strains, but so far, those infected with it suffer only mild symptoms, and there have been no deaths from it globally, the ... ( read original story ...)