The admission followed an open letter written by over 200 scientists who provided evidence that showed that floating virus particles can infect people who breathe them in.
Tag: Health
UN predicts global baby boom during COVID lockdown
The UN projected a sharp rise in global birth rates, led by India, in the months since WHO declared coronavirus a pandemic, triggering lockdowns.
HSA removes over 1,700 health product listings with fraudulent COVID-19 related claims
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has clamped down on health products with false and misleading claims that purport to prevent, treat or diagnose COVID-19.
UK goes into lockdown as Boris Johnson announces strict new measures to fight COVID-19
In a televised statement, Johnson said that the UK was facing a “moment of national emergency”.
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.
