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Once the vast majority of the population is protected against Covid-19, Singapore should be able to fully open its borders, and life can start returning to normal. But that can happen only if everyone who is eligible gets vaccinated. The question is: Will all such people be willing to get inoculated? If significant numbers dont, it can jeopardise the entire programme. This is because eligible people who do not get vaccinated not only put themselves at risk - which we can argue is their choice -...

SINGAPORE - People who have recovered from Covid-19 can get reinfected with the virus, as immunity wanes with time, even if they will likely be protected for a time, experts say. Those who recover from the disease would typically mount a neutralising antibody response for a period of time, which generally protects from reinfection, said Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of the National University of Singapores (NUS) Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. Neutralising antibodies are so called because...

What could prolong the COVID-19 pandemic? Experts list the risks and unknowns ahead Toggle share menu Advertisement What could prolong the COVID-19 pandemic? Experts list the risks and unknowns ahead File photo of pedestrians wearing protective face masks along Orchard Rd in Singapore on Sep 9, 2020. (Photo: Gaya Chandramohan) 27 Jan 2021 12:30PM) Share this content Bookmark SINGAPORE: There are a number of factors that could lead to a prolonged COVID-19 pande...

Thursday, 21 Jan 2021 08:28 AM MYT With greater interaction among people, infectious disease experts said that individuals can help keep the spread of Covid-19 at bay by paying attention to their own health and not taking the relaxed rules for granted. ― TODAY pic Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. SINGAPORE, Jan 21 — The rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in the community over the past week is a reminder that people cannot be complacent, bu...

COVID-19: Patients with mild symptoms may hesitate to see a doctor; experts urge public to be vigilant Toggle share menu Advertisement COVID-19: Patients with mild symptoms may hesitate to see a doctor; experts urge public to be vigilant Advertisement Singapore COVID-19: Patients with mild symptoms may hesitate to see a doctor; experts urge public to be vigilant File photo of a health worker preparing to take a COVID-19 nasal swab test sample in Singapore, ...

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The Straits Times Figures reflect lifting of border curbs, point to success of screening measures From Dec 15 last year to Jan 10, Singapore identified 562 imported cases from 31 different countries.PHOTO: ST FILE PublishedJan 11, 2021, 5:00 am SGT https://str.sg/JDDd They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. Share link: Or share via: Sign up or log in to read this article in full Sign up All done! This article is now fully available for you Read now Get unlimited a...

SINGAPORE - The rise in imported Covid-19 cases here has been expected by scientists, who say it is an indication of Singapore lifting border restrictions, and the success of measures to screen out infections amid a rise in cases globally. The number of daily cases were in the double digits, compared to between October and November last year when fewer than 10 imported cases were recorded daily. Singapore had unilaterally lifted border restrictions since September, gradually allowing into the c...

As Singapore enters the third day of phase three of its reopening, more people are making plans to go out in larger groups of eight, up from the previous limit of five.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine doesnt signal a quick return to normality: Experts Toggle share menu Advertisement Arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine doesnt signal a quick return to normality: Experts A woman holds a small bottle labeled with a "Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine" sticker and a medical syringe in front of displayed Pfizer logo. (FILE PHOTO: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic) 09 Feb 2021 01:39AM) Share this content Bookmark SINGAPORE: While the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccin...