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Thailand unable to afford COVID-19 cash relief payouts to citizens
Thailand is struggling to pay out the 5,000 baht (S$218) cash relief intended for workers affected by the ongoing pandemic. CNA’s Saksith Saiyasombut explains why it would take time for…
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China ramps up efforts to stop growing number of imported COVID-19 cases from Russia
The northeastern province of Heilongjiang has become a frontline in China’s fight to keep out imported COVID-19 cases, with a growing number of infected Chinese nationals returning from Russia. CNA’s…
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COVID-19: Employers should be sympathetic to older workers still working in essential services
What is the Singapore Manpower Ministry's advice on older workers who are concerned about having to head out to work? "Our advisory to the employers is to be sympathetic to…
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COVID-19: US President Trump suspends WHO funding; Democrats absolutely oppose move
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Apr 15) said he is suspending funding to the World Health Organization over its handling of the COVID-19 outbreak, but Democrats are opposing the…
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Singapore remains in “critical situation” amid rise in COVID-19 cases: Health Minister | In full
Singapore authorities have now made it mandatory to wear a mask when stepping out of the house, with immediate effect. The new requirement was announced on Tuesday (Apr 14) at…
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Why is COVID-19 spreading rapidly in Singapore’s foreign worker dorms? Josephine Teo explains
In a news conference on Tuesday (Apr 14), Manpower Minister Josephine Teo explained why COVID-19 is spreading quickly through Singapore’s foreign worker dormitories: “Despite the safe distancing measures that were…
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COVID-19: Why Singapore changed its guidance on masks and made it mandatory
Why did Singapore change its guidance on mask-wearing and make it mandatory with immediate effect? Minister Lawrence Wong explained why at a news conference by the COVID-19 multi-ministry task force.…
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The Search For A Covid-19 Vaccine | Race Against Pandemic | Full Episode
December 2019 in Wuhan, central China. The epicentre of a dangerous new viral outbreak – Covid-19. In a space of just three months, a global pandemic is declared. Healthcare systems…
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How is China Using Tech To Fight COVID-19?
Tech platforms Tencent, Tiktok and Ping An Good Doctor might have done roaring business from consumers during city lockdowns across China, but Chinese technology is also helping the country in…