Why the surge in Covid-19 deaths in Singapore, and what it means for the future
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Ten people have died from Covid-19 this month, even as more than three in four people here have become fully vaccinated.
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SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Ten people have died from Covid-19 this month, even as more than three in four people here have become fully vaccinated.
Covid-19: KTV cluster, Jurong Fishery Port outbreak and unvaccinated elderly are three missteps too many Sense And Nonsense by Tan Bah Bah Screengrab from Facebook video / The Independent Singapore Share - Advertisement - Three missteps have brought Singapore to the current Phase Two Heightened Alert. As a result, Singaporeans are “biting the bullet” until three a half weeks later when it is unclear, at this stage, whether things will get much better. The most ridiculous cockup is surely the emergence of the KTV cluster, which stood at 232 cases as of Saturday July 24. Health Minister Ong...
The Independent Singapore News Look beyond the cluster bluster and keep Singapore night scene alive, KTVs included Sense And Nonsense by Tan Bah Bah Photo: FB screengrab/Soon Keong Chua Share - Advertisement - Could the KTV cluster have been prevented? I am not sure but it has definitely exposed possible weak links in our immigration and law enforcement agencies during this Covid-19 pandemic period. They could have done better. The problem is not so straightforward. Should the state be put in the position to dictate human behaviour, including activities linked to the world’s old...
Singapore has directed against unnecessary social interactions. Dining-in at food and beverage establishments is banned. Only essential services are allowed. The rest, if possible, have to opt for work from home.
Which masks have good filtration efficiency? What you need to know about the updated mask guidelines Toggle share menu Advertisement Advertisement Singapore Boxes of face masks on sale in Singapore. (File photo: AFP/Roslan Rahman) 19 May 2021 11:09PM) Share this content Bookmark SINGAPORE: Singapore updated its guidance for the use of masks on Tuesday (May 18) on the back of rising COVID-19 infections in the community. The Ministry of Health (MOH) is advising that members of the public use masks with better protection, such as those with b...