As per the health ministry over 57 lakh healthcare and frontline workers have been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
Tag: COVID-19
Singapore introduces additional COVID-19 measures for newly arrived foreign workers
MTF has also decided on mandatory On-Arrival Serology tests for foreign domestic workers and confinement nannies who have recent travel history to higher-risk countries/regions.
Singapore approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
As of February 2, more than 175,000 individuals have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and about 6,000 of them have also received their second dose of the vaccine.
Farmers protests roundup: Diaspora organisations support farmers, Delhi Police file case against protest ‘toolkit’ creators
An alliance of various diaspora organisations has demanded the repeal of the three agricultural laws that have caused unrest in the country’s farming community, even as the Delhi Police filed a case against teen activist Greta Thunberg.
Saudi Arabia bans travellers from 20 countries, including India and the US
The ban will also apply to any passengers who have passed through the 20 countries on the list in the 14 days preceding the implementation of the ban.
Toughest year on record for Singapore tourism sector, says STB
Singapore’s tourism sector experienced its “toughest year on record” in 2020 due to unprecedented global travel restrictions and border closures amid the Covid-19 pandemic, announced the Singapore Tourism Board (STB).
Bill to make amendments in usage of TraceTogether data introduced in Parliament
The bill also states that any public officer found guilty of unauthorised use or disclosure of personal contact tracing data can be fined up to SGD 20,000, or sentenced to imprisonment for up to 2 years, or both.
India fifth in world in terms of COVID vaccinations, states Health Ministry
According to a release by the Indian Health Ministry, India stands fifth in the world after inoculating over 3.7 million people in 15 days.
Singapore to give financial aid to people affected by COVID vaccine
The Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced it will provide financial aid for those who suffer serious side effects from getting their COVID-19 vaccines in Singapore.
Emirates and Etihad suspend flights following UK’s travel ban on UAE, Burundi and Rwanda
Emirates and Etihad suspend flights following UK’s travel ban on UAE, Burundi and Rwanda
