Johnson reportedly met a group of MPs at Downing Street on Thursday, one of whom subsequently tested positive for COVID-19.
Tag: COVID-19
“Vaccine on its own will not end pandemic”, says WHO chief
Coronavirus infections have gone past 54 million globally and claimed more than 1.3 million lives.
Ministry of Manpower teams up with community groups to celebrate Deepavali with migrant workers
Organised by the ACE Group, the Hindu Endowments Board (HEB) and the Coordinating Council of Sikh Institutions (CCSI), the initiative aims to spread festive cheer to the migrant workers.
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak lights Diwali ‘diyas’ on Downing Street doorstep
News: United Kingdom’s Indian-origin Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak was seen lighting diyas (earthen lamps) outside Number 11 Downing Street, his official residence in London, ahead of the festival of Diwali.
Rise in rehospitalisation, deaths among COVID-19 patients, US study shows
Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have revealed that they have seen a rise in death, rehospitalisation, and problems with basic activities, jobs, mental health and finances in COVID-19 recovered patients.
Over 20 Indian-Americans in Joe Biden’s transition team
US President-elect Joe Biden has appointed over 20 Indian-Americans as members to his transition team, with three Indian-Americans elected as team leads to his agency review teams (ARTs).
Singapore appoints Expert Committee to make recommendations on COVID-19 vaccination strategy
The Expert Committee will leverage scientific and clinical expertise to assess vaccine candidates, and recommend the appropriate vaccines for use against COVID-19 in Singapore when they become available.
11 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on November 12, all imported
There are no new cases of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection.
Indian-American Vivek Murthy named co-chair of COVID-19 Advisory Board by Joe Biden
COVID-19 cases are surging in at least 40 states, with more than 9.3 million total infections and more than 236,000 deaths.
9 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on November 10, including 2 locally transmitted infections
There are also 7 imported cases, who had already been placed on Stay-Home Notice or isolated upon arrival in Singapore.
