6 Oct 2021: Singapore reported a record total of 3,577 new cases of COVID-19 infection, including 630 in the migrant worker dormitories and 15 imported cases.
Tag: COVID-19
NTU Singapore wins global award for displaying resilience in fighting COVID-19
Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University was the only local institute to win an international commendation for its efforts that demonstrate resilience amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
With three COVID-related deaths, Dubai Expo revises fatality count to six
Expo 2020 Dubai, the delayed world fair which opened last week, yesterday said three workers on the project had died after contracting COVID-19, bringing the number of fatalities at the worksite since 2015 to six workers.
Will take decision on Covaxin clearance in October: WHO
According to the World Health Organisation, a decision on Bharat Biotech’s submission seeking emergency use listing (EUL) for its Covaxin COVID-19 vaccine will be made in October.
US’ CDC raises travel advisory as cases in Singapore jump to record high
Singapore’s COVID crisis worsened this week as cases jumped to a record high and the death toll reached 85 as five more elderly people died from complications.
Singapore population shrinks to 5.45 million; lowest since 1970
According to the latest census data, Singapore’s total population shrank by 4.1 per cent to 5.45 million in June 2021, largely due to a fall in non-resident numbers amidst the COVID-19 travel restrictions, indicating the sharpest fall since the government began collecting such data in 1970.
COVID recovery, mental well-being in focus at 5th AYTA Yoga conference in Singapore
The main conference of the fifth Asian Yoga Therapy Association concluded on Sunday evening in Singapore and brought together yoga practitioners, therapists, renowned doctors from across the world.
Australia’s Indian community criticise Queensland Premier’s remarks on travelling to India
Australia’s Indian community has expressed displeasure over Queensland Annastacia Palaszczuk’s “sarcastic” comments questioning who would want to travel to India at this time.
Singapore reports 1,504 COVID cases, 176 from dormitories: MOH
Singapore News: Singapore reported 1,504 new COVID-19 infections, including 273 from dormitories housing foreign workers, the ministry of health (MOH) said.
UK recognises Covishield vaccine, but quarantine rules still to apply for Indian travellers
The United Kingdom has announced changes in its travel and quarantine rules and said that the UK now recognises Covishield as a vaccine. This comes after the Indian government had threatened ‘reciprocal action’ amid a growing row over UK not recognising the Covishield vaccine made in India.
