Singapore’s battle against the COVID-19 pandemic is now focusing on locally transmitted cases.
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47 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including Indian public healthcare employee
Of the 423 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 22 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit.
Coronavirus pandemic “far from over” in Asia: WHO
Even with all the measures, the risk of transmission in the region will not go away as long as the pandemic continues, said Takeshi Kasai, Regional Director for the Western Pacific at WHO.
Indian-American running for Congressional seat tested positive for COVID-19
Patel said that about 10 days ago, he began experiencing a tightness in his chest and difficulty breathing followed by a regular fever of 102 degrees.
US COVID-19 death toll touches 3000, New York governor begs for help
Of the over 3000 deaths in the US, 1200 are from New York alone, prompting Governor Andrew Cuomo to issue an urgent appeal for medical volunteers.
As coronavirus hits US businesses, impending layoffs worry H-1B visa holders
Under current rules, an H-1B visa holder can stay in the United States for 60 days after losing their job, after which they are required to leave along with their family members.
COVID-19 news round-up: Singapore firm develops 10-min rapid test kit, US death toll crosses 3,000 and other updates
Singapore-based Biolidics has developed a COVID-19 test kit that can detect the virus with over 95% accuracy in just 10 minutes.
UAE is doing all it can to beat COVID-19, says Sheikh Mohamed via video briefing
Sheikh Mohamed listened to a comprehensive briefing from the ministers of economy, health & prevention and education as well as the Director-General of the National Emergency and Crisis and Disasters Management Authority.
PM Modi convenes first ever video conference with Indian Missions worldwide on COVID-19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the heads of Indian Embassies and High Commissions – in a first such event for Indian Missions worldwide – via a video conference yesterday.
Biolidics from Singapore develops COVID-19 test kit that can detect virus in 10 minutes
Biolidics’ easy-to-use kit can detect the coronavirus with an accuracy of more than 95 per cent in 10 minutes.
