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COVID-19: Community cases may rise as Singapore ramps up testing among vulnerable, say authorities
The number of COVID-19 cases in the community may rise rather than fall, as Singapore ramps up testing among vulnerable sectors like those in nursing homes, National Development Minister Lawrence…
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SGH frontline nurse starts donation drive for migrant workers
A nurse on the COVID-19 frontline went beyond her call of duty to source for donations like prayer mats and clothes for migrant workers admitted into hospital. So far, around…
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NUHS launches free mindfulness resources to help seniors cope with COVID-19
Seniors and their caregivers will have access to free online resources to help them build mental health and resilience to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. The resources are put together…
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Duke-NUS scientists explore use of immunotherapy for diseases like COVID-19
Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School are exploring the use of immunotherapy as a potential treatment for controlling infectious diseases like COVID-19. It involves extracting immune cells from a patient's blood…
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Singapore increasing capacity to test migrant workers for COVID-19, says Health Minister | In full
Singapore has been increasing its capacity to test its migrant workers for COVID-19, Health Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Monday (Apr 27), adding that comments on authorities reducing the…
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Singapore sports icon Annabel Pennefather dies at 72
Singapore sports icon and lawyer Annabel Pennefather has died at the age of 72. She was a long-serving sports administrator and a trailblazer for women in sport. Subscribe to our…
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Distant mountain range seen in Kashmir after lockdown clears skies
India's COVID-19 lockdown is having an unexpected positive impact – pollution levels have been falling. The clearer skies have lifted the veil on a rare sight, the Pir Panjal mountain…
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Inter-Korean summit anniversary takes place amid rumours over Kim Jong Un’s health
Apr 27 marks the second anniversary of the summit between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Seoul has commemorated the 2018 meeting with an…
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More fatal workplace accidents recorded this year
There have been more fatal workplace accidents this year, despite the decline in work activities because of the circuit breaker. Minister of State for Manpower Zaqy Mohamad has urged companies…
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Essential pest control services to continue during circuit breaker
Authorities have said that essential pest control services will continue during the circuit breaker period, to prevent a surge in the mosquito population. So far, more than 6,000 dengue cases…