Read more about Chile to extend lockdown after coronavirus case tally hits 1.4 million-mark on Business Standard. Chile will extend lockdown measures in 16 cities, including the capital Santiago, due to the increase in Covid-19 infections, which have exceeded 1.4 million cases
Read more about Britain update: Zero daily coronavirus deaths reported since last March on Business Standard. Britain reported zero daily coronavirus-related deaths for the first time since March last year, according to official figures released on Tuesday
The measure applies on Singapore citizens and permanent residents (PRs) too, a Channel News Asia report said. Previously only long-term pass holders and short-term pass visitors entering Singapore were required to present a negative COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test report. The new directions have come after the Ministry of Health announced last week that Singaporeans and PRs are now required to present a report of the test, taken within 72 hours before departing for Singapore. Airlines must not allow a passenger to board the flight to Singapore if that passenger fails to produce the result of the required PCR test or if the result of that PCR test is positive. They will be responsible to carry a person who is denied entry into Singapore back to the point of departure, said Margaret Tan, Security Director at the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore.
Read more about China re-imposes travel curbs on province after coronavirus cases on Business Standard. China announced anyone leaving the populous region must be tested for the virus following a spike in infections that has alarmed authorities
Read more about Coronavirus cases decline in Nepal, challenges remain with daily infections on Business Standard. New coronavirus infections have been declining in Nepal in recent days, however, the country is still facing many challenges as the daily infections remain high