COVID-19
OUELH Yangon hospital temporarily closes emergency dep’t as COVID-19 cases surge
This is due to the lack of adequate manpower, oxygen and medical supplies.
OUELH Yangon hospital temporarily closes emergency dep’t as COVID-19 cases surge
This is due to the lack of adequate manpower, oxygen and medical supplies.
It’s take two for Phase 2(HA): Here’s what you need to know
Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) starts today, superseding the earlier announced Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) restrictions.
MSE suspends nightlife spots that shifted to F&B until end-July
They can only resume operations once they pass inspection and get approval from the Singapore Food Agency.
3 ex-nightlife establishments shut down for safety breaches
These establishments had their licenses to serve food revoked and must cease operations.
COVID-19: The Evolution of Scams in Asia-Pacific
In 2020, one in three people in Southeast Asia experienced online fraud amid a boom in online shopping and activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Asia-Pacific already has the highest number of internet users in the world, so the opportunities for scammers were already aplenty before the crisis of 2020.
Additional $1.2b announced for COVID-19 support measures
This includes the extension of the Job Support Scheme for vulnerable industries.
Dine-in restrictions to ease by July 12
Groups of five can dine together in F&B establishments starting next week.
Daily Briefing: SG amongst top cities for remote work; Review of COVID-19 response more apt than Commission of Inquiry, says official
And NTU still resolving hall allocation issues.
Daily briefing: APAC stock markets lead global charts in H1; SG grants interim authorisation for GSK-developed drug use for COVID-19
And Suntec REIT announces plan to buy London office for US$489m.
Gov’t tops up $3.5m for maritime sector support
Fresh funds will be given to the MaritimeSG Together package to bring the cumulative amount to more than $36m.
From pandemic to infodemic – has misinformation become a public health issue in Singapore?
Over the past 12 months, we have come up against two public health crises. The first, a global pandemic. The second, misinformation that has run rampant in Singapore of late, amid the rise of COVID-19 cases and several clusters that have recently come to light.
From pandemic to infodemic – has misinformation become a public health issue in Singapore?
Over the past 12 months, we have come up against two public health crises. The first, a global pandemic. The second, misinformation that has run rampant in Singapore of late, amid the rise of COVID-19 cases and several clusters that have recently come to light.
Daily briefing: SIA not working on SG-Australia travel bubble; SG to increase daily doses by 70% in vaccine drive
And E-bike numbers double in the past year.
Great Eastern floats free post-vaccine protection for Singapore residents
It extends a cash payout of S$200 per day of hospitalisation up to a total of S$2,000.
MAS, financial industry extend support measures for individuals, SMEs
Loan tenures will be extended between 3-5 years.
Daily briefing: COVID-19 task force outlines new normal plans; Temasek Foundation provides free oximeters
And SG files 105 charges vs. Hin Leong founder
Daily briefing: SG, Vietnam mull travel in “selected” tourist sites, SG reduces stay-home period for travellers from COVID hotspot
And Singapore is eyeing local and global partners for low-carbon technology.