Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has said that the “world needs WHO now more than ever”.
Tag: Coronavirus
IPL 2020 postponed indefinitely
The extension of the nationwide lockdown in India to May 3 has meant that the BCCI is unable to find a window to hold the event.
Singapore reports more than 300 new COVID-19 cases for second consecutive day
As of 12pm on April 14, the Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed an additional 334 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, none of which are imported cases.
Mandatory to wear masks when leaving the house in Singapore now
Those who are caught refusing to wear a mask will be fined SGD 300 for a first offence, while those who flout the rule a second time will be fined SGD 1000.
Indian-American non-profit Indiaspora raises USD 500K in COVID-19 relief effort
The campaign has received support from former Pepsi Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi, former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, Indian philanthropists Rohini and Nandan Nilekani and Bollywood actress Nandita Das.
Singapore media sector gets boost from IMDA amid COVID-19 outbreak
These latest initiatives will help media companies benefit from more production project opportunities and reduced operating costs, said an IMDA statement.
MOE extends financial aid to needy students, lifts suspension on Zoom
Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) is extending meal subsidies to students under its Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) regardless of whether they return to school during the circuit breaker period or not.
India extends lockdown to May 3; Fight against COVID-19 very strong, says PM Modi
The Prime Minister emphasised that it was India’s quick reaction to the virus, which included a 21-day lockdown when the country had only 550 positive cases and social distancing, have ensured that cases didn’t spiral out of control.
9 in 10 Singaporeans received SGD 600 COVID-19 Solidarity Payment on April 14
These recipients have previously provided their bank account details for Government payouts, and will receive the payment directly in their bank accounts.
Singapore records new single-day increase of 386 cases, reports 9th death
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Singapore reached a new single-day high of 386 on Monday, April 13.
