In a statement at the Parliament on the third update on the Whole-of-government Response To Covid-19, Minister For Health Gan Kim Yong strongly encouraged everyone who is medically eligible to get vaccinated.
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Singapore begins COVID-19 vaccination with first batch of healthcare workers at NCID
More than 30 staff from across the NCID family were vaccinated on the first day.
South Asia handled pandemic well, states US-Indian joint study
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Indian-origin doctors in US take COVID-19 vaccine in public to encourage others
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Adoption of TraceTogether in Singapore crosses 70%
As at December 21, the percentage of Singapore residents using the TraceTogether (TT) mobile app or physical token has surpassed the 70 per cent mark.
Singapore to bar visitors with recent travel history to UK from 23:59 pm on December 23
From 11.59pm on December 23 till further notice, all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with recent travel history to the UK within the last 14 days will not be allowed entry into Singapore, or transit through Singapore.
NUS researchers develop foldable tent for safe dental care during pandemic
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