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SINGAPORE - As June 13 draws closer, one question looms large on Singaporeans' minds: How far will the current strict rules on social gatherings be relaxed, given that Covid-19 cases in the community have steadily decreased over the past month? Any changes are likely to be calibrated and gradual, say public health experts, with a balance struck between easing the...

Experts say cross-infections likely to occur when masks come off in shared accommodation and rest areas.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE - The mode of Covid-19 transmission is a subject of intense debate after a 53-year-old cleaner who works at a stay-home notice facility was identified as a possible source of infection that led to the latest community cluster at Westgate and Jem malls in Jurong East. Infectious diseases expert Paul Tambyah said the cleaner - if infected at her workplace - was unlikely to have direct contact with the stay-home notice visitors, so the virus would have somehow carried itself through t...

SINGAPORE - Many who survive Covid-19 find themselves confronted with another challenge - recovering from the "long Covid", which involves residual symptoms such as fatigue and chest pains weeks and months after infection. The Straits Times delves into why this happens, how prevalent it is and if vaccination will alleviate any of the lingering symptoms. Q: What is "long Covid" and what do we know about it? A: It is a condition where some people continue to experience Covid-19 symptoms for longe...

news The Covid-free havens that saw a spike in cases © Getty Images Theyve been hailed as virus success stories - places that have seen virtually zero or single-digit Covid cases since the start of the year. But this month, Singapore and Taiwan have both seen a sudden and aggressive rise in cases - with Singapore logging 248 new cases just last week, and Taiwan 1,200 local infections. Both places have gone into a heightened state of restrictions, limiting the size of social gatherings and cl...

6th May 2021 11:52 am 6th May 2021 11:52 am As pandemic restrictions gradually wind down efforts are being made to understand and mitigate against the airborne transmission of COVID-19 in buildings such as events venues. Image: Loughborough University To this end Loughborough University is leading AIRBODS (Airborne Infection Reduction through Building Operation and Design for SARS-CoV-2), a government-funded study that will explore how ventilation and other factors affect the risk of transm...

Throat spray and hydroxychloroquine found to reduce risk of Covid-19 infection: Singapore study Photo - Reuters The Straits Times The Straits Times Using a throat spray or consuming the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine has been found to reduce the risk of Covid-19 infection in healthy individuals in areas with high transmission rates. These findings were revealed by a local study of more than 3,000 healthy young migrant workers who were quarantine...

SINGAPORE - Using a throat spray or consuming the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine has been found to reduce the risk of Covid-19 infection in healthy individuals in areas with high transmission rates. These findings were revealed by a local study of more than 3,000 healthy young migrant workers who were quarantined in Tuas South Dormitory in May last year. The study found that taking a povidone-iodine throat spray three times a day, or the oral drug hydroxychloroquine once daily, reduced th...

The New Paper Jabs thwart disease but may not stop infection: Experts It is critical to be vaccinated quickly as few other measures can reduce virus transmission so effectively, say experts. PHOTO: REUTERS Experts say inoculation vital as although those vaccinated can still catch the virus, they are less likely to get seriously ill CLARA CHONG   0 Engagements Covid-19 vaccines protect people from the symptoms and more severe forms of the disease but are not designed to fully prevent them from ...

SINGAPORE - Covid-19 vaccines protect people from the symptoms and more severe forms of the disease but are not designed to fully prevent them from being infected, experts said on Monday (April 12), following the case of a migrant worker who tested positive despite having both doses. They said inoculation was vital because although those who have had the jabs may still catch the virus, they are much less likely to get seriously ill than unvaccinated patients. The migrant worker, who was report...