COVID-19 sequencing in Singapore has revealed the emergence of the delta variant as the country’s major local virus strain
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Singapore Law Minister Shanmugam condemns viral video against interracial couple
Video of an argument between a young inter-ethnic couple and a Chinese Singaporean man which went viral on social media today has again underlined concerns about interracial tensions in the city-state.
Singapore allows Sinovac vaccine to be administered through special access route after WHO approval
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) has allowed the use of Sinovac Biotech Ltd.’s COVID-19 vaccine, after the World Health Organisation (WHO) approved the drug as part of its emergency use listing.
1.4 million Singaporeans, 950,000 HDB Households to receive SGD 1.3 billion in GST Vouchers in 2021
Singaporeans will receive GST Voucher – Cash Special Payment and GSTV – U-Save Special Payment are part of the SGD 900 million Household Support Package announced at Budget 2021.
Ensure all passengers have negative RT-PCR tests, Singapore government alerts airlines
Singapore authorities here have told airlines to ensure that those heading to the city-state have a valid negative coronavirus test report before boarding a flight.
30 new cases detected in Singapore, 15 of them local
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) today confirmed 30 new COVID-19 cases, taking the country’s total case count to 61,970.
Singapore President expresses concern about online poll sexualising female Muslim teachers
Singapore President Halimah Yacob and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Masagos Zulkifli expressed concerns about an online poll sexualising female Muslim religious teachers which is being investigated by police, according to reports.
Singapore citizens, PRs require negative COVID test to return home
Singaporeans and permanent residents (PRs) looking to return to the city-state will also have to present a valid negative COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test report obtained within 72 hours prior to their departure for Singapore, starting from 11.59 pm tomorrow.
Singapore approves new COVID breath test with one-minute result
Singapore government has approved the use of a breath test designed to detect COVID-19 and give accurate results within one minute, the National University of Singapore said in a statement.
Singapore reports 41 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, plans to increase testing
Covid-19 testing is being increased as new and unlinked infections rise in the local community, posing a threat to its virus containment strategy.
