A team of Indian-origin immunologists in the United States announced the discovery of a potential strategy to prevent life-threatening inflammation, lung damage and organ failure in patients with COVID-19.
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British PM Boris Johnson says he is in good health after being exposed to COVID+ person
Johnson reportedly met a group of MPs at Downing Street on Thursday, one of whom subsequently tested positive for COVID-19.
“Vaccine on its own will not end pandemic”, says WHO chief
Coronavirus infections have gone past 54 million globally and claimed more than 1.3 million lives.
Rise in rehospitalisation, deaths among COVID-19 patients, US study shows
Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have revealed that they have seen a rise in death, rehospitalisation, and problems with basic activities, jobs, mental health and finances in COVID-19 recovered patients.
Singapore appoints Expert Committee to make recommendations on COVID-19 vaccination strategy
The Expert Committee will leverage scientific and clinical expertise to assess vaccine candidates, and recommend the appropriate vaccines for use against COVID-19 in Singapore when they become available.
11 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on November 12, all imported
There are no new cases of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection.
Singapore and Hong Kong tourism boards collaborate to welcome travellers from Nov 22
With the Singapore-Hong Kong Air Travel Bubble set to launch on November 22, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) have announced a collaboration to welcome travellers.
Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble to start on Nov 22, first of its kind in the world
Travel bubble is the first of its kind in the world between two aviation hubs of Asia, and which covers all segments of travellers.
MAS calls on financial institutions to review security controls amid COVID-19
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)’s Cyber Security Advisory Panel (CSAP) has stressed the need for financial institutions to review their security controls given the elevated technology-related risks in the current climate.
Indian-American Vivek Murthy named co-chair of COVID-19 Advisory Board by Joe Biden
COVID-19 cases are surging in at least 40 states, with more than 9.3 million total infections and more than 236,000 deaths.
