In a televised statement, Johnson said that the UK was facing a “moment of national emergency”.
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COVID-19 cases in Singapore continue to rise with 23 new cases as of March 17
Of the 152 cases still in hospital, most are stable or improving with fourteen in critical condition in the intensive care unit.
MFA urges Singaporean students studying abroad to come back
As per a statement issued by the MFA, Institutes of Higher Learning in Singapore have begun recalling their students currently on overseas internship or exchange.
UK cracks down with enhanced measures to fight COVID-19
Prime Minister Boris Johnson also told Londoners to pay special attention to these measures and follow them strictly as the disease is spreading faster in London.
COVID-19 impact: India-South Africa series rescheduled
“Cricket South Africa will visit India at a later date to play 3 One-day Internationals,” said the BCCI.
Singapore reports 12 new COVID-19 cases on March 8, totalling 150
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed 12 more cases of COVID-19 infection as of 12pm on March 8, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 150.
Twitter asks staff around the world to work from home amid COVID-19 spread
Working from home will be mandatory for employees at the company’s South Korea, Hong Kong, and Japan offices.
India suspends visas issued on or before March 3 for four countries
The new travel advisory says that anyone who needs to travel to India for compelling reasons will need to seek fresh visas from the nearest Indian Embassy/Consulate.
Two more cases of COVD-2019 confirmed in Singapore, including a worker at RWS
Separately, two more confirmed cases were discharged from hospital today, making it a total of nine who have fully recovered.
Wuhan coronavirus: First death outside of China, India confirms third case and other updates
The Wuhan coronavirus has infected over 170 people outside of mainland China in over 20 countries.
