Coronavirus: Singapore’s open-border resolve tested as imported cases soar; Australia PM self-monitoring for symptoms

Singapore reported more Covid-19 infections among travellers from abroad than local cases for the first time in nearly half a year, testing the resolve of the city state to keep its borders open amid the worldwide spread of the Omicron variant.There were 260 imported cases reported as of noon on January 1, compared to 187 community infections, according to data released by the health ministry. The last time Covid-19 cases among travellers surpassed local infections was on July 12.While…

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