SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong urged seniors to get the Covid-19 vaccination and not wait until it is too late, addressing about 200,000 seniors aged 60 and above who have yet to receive their jabs.
In a Facebook post on Saturday (July 24), PM Lee said seniors were at risk of Covid-19 even if they did not go out much as they could catch the virus from friends or family, adding that the disease is dangerous for older people.
He said that Covid-19 is even more dangerous for seniors with other medical conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure. The vaccine will protect you from Covid-19. Some people may experience side effects, but these are mostly not serious, said PM Lee, 69, who completed his vaccination at Singapore General Hospital on Jan 29.
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SINGAPORE - A 16-year-old student from River Valley High School (RVHS) was charged with the murder of a fellow student, 13, in a district court on Tuesday (July 20) morning.
The accused cannot be named as he is under 18 years of age.
The 16-year-old was in a red polo T-shirt and wearing a mask. His hair was dishevelled and his eyes darted around the room as the charge was read out.
The accused, whose parents were not in court, was represented by lawyer Peter Keith Fernando.
The prosecution asked that the accused be remanded at Changi Medical Centre (CMC) for psychiatric observation.
Students standing outside the school hall at River Valley High School, on July 19, 2021. - ST FILE
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A 16-year-old student from River Valley High School (RVHS) was charged with the murder of a fellow student, 13, in a district court on Tuesday (July 20) morning.
The accused cannot be named as he is under 18 years of age.
He appeared in court via video link to face one count of murdering the 13-year-old at a level four toilet in the school between 11.16am and 11.44am on Monday.
The 16-year-old was in a red polo T-shirt and wearing a mask. His hair was dishevelled and his eyes darted around the room as the charge was read out.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the teenagers are not known to each other. - ST
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A 16-year-old student from River Valley High School (RVHS) was charged with the murder of a fellow student, 13, in a district court on Tuesday (July 20) morning.
Neither boy can be named as they are under the age of 18.
The 16-year-old appeared in court via video link and was accused of murdering the 13-year-old at a level four toilet in the school between 11.16am and 11.44am on Monday.
The accused was represented by lawyer Peter Fernando.
Those found guilty of murder can receive the death penalty. However, those aged below 18 will not get the death sentence but could be given life imprisonment instead.