Of the 221 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 15 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit.
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COVID-19 updates from around the globe
Good news coming in from China while the UK has put into place further measures to fight the virus.
Life in the times of COVID-19 – Glimpses from around the world
Pictures from around the globe of the world dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.
US begins first clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine
On Monday, the United States launched the first-ever clinical trial of an experimental coronavirus vaccine to volunteers in Seattle.
Stay-Home Notice for all incoming travellers as Singapore urges citizens to defer all travel
Over the past three days, about 70 percent of new COVID-19 cases were imported, most of whom were Singapore residents and long-term pass holders returning to Singapore after travel abroad.
Rishi Sunak announces USD 400 billion package to help UK businesses battle COVID-19
Rishi Sunak said the new measures were equivalent to 15 percent of the GDP and were available to “any business that needs access to cash”.
The four stages of COVID-19 explained
As per ICMR COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a global health crisis afflicting almost every country and territory in the world. As the virus spreads across the globe, different countries are in different stages of the COVID-19 infection.
Largest single-day increase so far as Singapore reports 17 new COVID-19 cases as of March 16
The total number of cases in Singapore is now 243. There are 134 confirmed cases still in hospital, of whom most are stable or improving. 13 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit.
UAE suspends all tourist visas, shuts down tourist attractions and entertainment destinations to break COVID-19 spread
UAE and Oman suspend visas to all foreigners, Dubai and Sharjah shut down tourist attractions and entertainment destinations to break COVID-19 spread.
Singapore reports new one-day high of 14 COVID-19 cases on March 15
Singapore reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 infection as of 12pm on March 15 – a new daily high – bringing the total number of cases in the city to 226.
