The Indian government has planned and put into action one of the largest ever evacuation missions as they attempt to bring home stranded citizens from across the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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741 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on May 7
The vast majority of the new cases are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories and five are Singaporeans/ Permanent Residents.
IMDA calls for innovative solutions to tackle COVID-19 challenges
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has called for innovative solutions to tackle challenges faced by Singaporeans and businesses during and after COVID-19.
Indian government bars travel of all OCI card holders, suspends all visas
Indian government also announced the suspension of all existing visas granted to foreign nationals, barring a few categories, till international air travel to and from India remains suspended.
788 new infections on May 6 take Singapore’s COVID-19 cases past 20,000
The majority of the new cases are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories, while eleven cases are Singapore citizens or permanent residents.
HSA removes over 1,700 health product listings with fraudulent COVID-19 related claims
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has clamped down on health products with false and misleading claims that purport to prevent, treat or diagnose COVID-19.
India prepares to operate 64 flights over one week to bring home stranded citizens
All 64 flights will be operated by Air India till May 13, after which private airlines can join the evacuation effort.
COVID-19 cases in Singapore cross 19,000 with 632 new infections on May 5
The majority of the new cases are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories, while nine cases are Singaporeans or permanent residents.
Vasantham’s special virtual concert to feature artistes from Singapore and India
Standing in solidarity with the migrant worker community amid the COVID-19 crisis, Mediacorp has organised a special virtual concert Vasantham LIVE! Arpanam bringing together artistes from Singapore and India.
Two special flights to operate from UAE to India on May 7
Two special flights to operate from UAE to India on May 7 2020. as the Government of India undertakes the massive task of repatriating them to the home country.
