The Indian Union Health Ministry has called an urgent meeting of its Joint Monitoring Group today to discuss the emergence of a mutated variant of the coronavirus in the United Kingdom.
Tag: COVID-19
Indians’ COVID-19 vaccination to be on voluntary basis: Health Ministry
The Indian Health Ministry announced that getting vaccinated will be voluntary while underlining that the vaccine introduced in India will be as effective as any vaccine developed by other countries.
French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for COVID-19
The president will now self isolate for seven days, in compliance with France’s national regulations.
WHO’s special Christmas message for kids: Santa is immune to coronavirus!
WHO Technical Head Dr Maria Van Kerkhove addressed children’s concerns regarding the novel coronavirus impacting Santa Clause’s health.
Singapore and Vietnam working to finalise green lane travel arrangement by early 2021
The two countries are also looking to reinstate regular commercial return flights.
COVID-19 vaccine free for all Singaporeans and long-term residents: PM Lee
Singapore is making COVID-19 vaccinations free for all citizens and long-term residents currently residing in the country.
Phase 3 of reopening to begin Dec 28, up to groups of 8 may gather
Capacity limits in public places such as malls and attractions, and at places of worship will be eased.
Google extends work from home arrangement for employees till September 2021
Google employees were initially slated to return to offices by July next year.
PM Lee to address Singapore on COVID-19 situation in a livestream at 5pm
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is set to address the nation on the COVID-19 situation at 5pm on Monday, December 14.
NUS researchers derive optimal drug combination against COVID-19 using AI
NUS researchers found that the optimal drug therapy was a combination of the drugs remdesivir, ritonavir, and lopinavir at specific doses.
