UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson today announced further relaxations of the Covid-induced restrictions, even as he urged the citizens to remain cautious.
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Global COVID tally breaches 186.7 mn, deaths over 4.02 mn
University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global Covid caseload, death toll and the total number of vaccine doses administered stood at 186,745,380, 4,029,593 and 3,435,538,242, respectively.
SMEs to get extended COVID aid in Singapore
Singapore’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will continue to receive support in relation to COVID-19 as part of additional support measures costing SGD1.2 billion (USD 900 million).
Eight food and beverage outlets ordered to close, 56 people penalised for flouting COVID norms in Singapore
Eight food and beverage (F&B) outlets were ordered to close for violating COVID-19 norms, the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE), Singapore said today.
Singapore logs 452 suicide cases in 2020, highest since 2012
Singapore has reported at least 452 suicide cases last year, the highest figure since 2012, non-profit suicide prevention centre Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) said in a statement today.
Singapore to further ease COVID curbs from July 12
Singapore Ministry of Health has decided to further lift the COVID-induced restrictions from July 12. Five people can participate in social gatherings at the workplace, with safety measures in place.
Etihad, Emirates announce suspension of Saudi Arabia flights
In a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19 strains, the Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways and Dubai’s Emirates said that the UAE airlines have suspended flights to and from Saudi Arabia starting yesterday until further notice.
United Arab Emirates restricts citizens’ visits to 14 nations
United Arab Emirates has barred its citizens from visiting 14 countries which the authorities had earlier suspended the entry of travellers as a precautionary measure against COVID.
Singapore PM to deliver National Day Rally speech on August 22
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will deliver the National Day Rally 2021 (NDR) speech on August 22 at Mediacorp, the PM’s Office said in a statement.
Indian expat Dr SPS Oberoi sole passenger on Air India Dubai-Amritsar flight
SP Singh Oberoi, a UAE-based Indian businessman and philanthropist, was the sole passenger on Air India flight (AI929) from Dubai in the UAE to Amritsar in Punjab.
