Covid-19: 408 new cases in S’pore, tally surpasses 35,000
SINGAPORE: Singapore has preliminarily confirmed 408 new cases of Covid-19 as of noon today, bringing the tally to 35,292. The republic’s Ministry of Health (MoH) said all the new cases involved migrant workers residing in dormitories and there were no cases in the community. The ministry, in a statement here, said it is still working […]
Singapore warns of worst economic contraction since independence
SINGAPORE: Her embattled economy could shrink by as much as seven per cent this year, which would be the worst reading since independence, with the Singapore government saying Tuesday the coronavirus pandemic had throttled the key export sector. The city-state is seen as a bellwether of the global economy and the historic contraction highlights the […]
UK pop star comes to the rescue in Singapore quiz row
SINGAPORE: A Singapore quiz contestant has been handed a cash prize following a row with a radio station over his pronunciation of Spandau Ballet star Tony Hadley’s name — after the singer intervened. Railway worker Muhammad Shalehan took part in the competition on popular Singapore station Gold 905, in which participants had to identify 14 […]
Robot dog on virus park patrol in Singapore
SINGAPORE: A yellow robot dog called Spot which found fame online for dancing to hit song “Uptown Funk” has been deployed to patrol a Singapore park and ensure people observe social distancing. The hi-tech hound is remote-controlled and can clamber easily over all types of terrain, which its creators say means it can go where […]
Singapore to allow travellers to transit via Changi Airport from June 2
SINGAPORE: Singapore will gradually allow travellers to transit through the Changi Airport with effect from June 2, 2020, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). “This is part of Singapore’s strategy to gradually reopen air transport to meet the needs of our economy and our people, whilst ensuring sufficient safeguards for safe travel,” […]
Singapore reports 768 new cases, tally breaches 21,000 mark
BY MASSITA AHMAD SINGAPORE: Singapore has preliminarily confirmed an additional 768 cases of Covid-19 infection, bringing the tally to 21,707. The republic’s Ministry of Health (MOH) said 10 cases involved Singaporeans or permanent residents while the “vast majority” of the cases involved foreign workers residing at dormitories. In a statement today, the ministry said it […]
Singapore records 1,037 new cases, tally exceeds 11,000
By Massita Ahmad SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) has preliminarily confirmed 1,037 new cases of Covid-19 infection in the republic, bringing the tally to 11,178. The ministry said the vast majority of the cases came from the foreign worker dormitories while only 21 cases involved Singaporeans or permanent residents. “We are still working through […]
Test kit that can detect Covid-19 in less than 10 minutes
SINGAPORE: A Singapore-based medical technology firm has developed a rapid test kit for Covid-19 that will be able to detect the disease in less than 10 minutes, with the first batch expected to be available by next month, todayonline reported. The test kits — developed by Biolidics Limited — can detect Covid-19 with an accuracy of […]
Singaporean’s passport cancelled for breach of stay-home notice
SINGAPORE: Singapore authorities have cancelled the passport of a citizen who breached a 14-day stay-home notice over Covid-19. The 53-year-old man was issued the notice on March 19 when he returned to Singapore via the Tanah Merah ferry terminal from Batam, Indonesia, where he had gone on March 3, according to the republic’s Immigration & Checkpoints […]
Singapore to bar short-term visitors
SINGAPORE: In view of the heightened risk of importation of Covid-19 cases, Singapore will bar all short-term visitors from anywhere in the world, to enter or transit through the republic. “It will take effect from March 23, 2020 at 2359 hours,” said Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) in a statement here today. MOH noted that the republic […]
