Delta variant of coronavirus becoming globally dominant
The Delta variant of the coronavirus is becoming the globally dominant strain due to its “significantly increased transmissibility”, the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) [...]
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COVID-19: Changing rules and cancelled flights – International couples separated by the pandemic describe their nightmare
The pandemic has made life a “nightmare” for some couples living in different countries – and they now want governments to do more [...]
COVID-19: ‘We were struggling’ – Govt criticised over ‘lack of support’ for children with special needs
The government is being urged to bring forward its review into support for children with special educational needs and disabilities after claims that [...]
COVID-19: Italy imposes five-day quarantine for British visitors from Monday over Delta variant fears
Italy is introducing a mandatory five-day quarantine for visitors from Britain from Monday amid growing concerns over the Delta coronavirus variant. They will [...]
Experts urge India's richest state of Maharashtra to prepare for third wave of Covid-19
BENGALURU (REUTERS) – Health officials in India’s richest state have urged the authorities to step up preparations against a possible third wave of [...]
askST: If we're a family of five, can we dine out together from June 21?
SINGAPORE – Dining in will be allowed at food and beverage (F&B) establishments from Monday (June 21), but for up to only two diners. [...]
Spain to lift outdoor mask requirement from June 26: PM
BARCELONA (AFP) – Spain will lift the legal requirement to wear a mask outdoors from June 26, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on [...]
Covid-19 infection at Bukit Merah View market possibly spread through common facilities, long queues
SINGAPORE – A number of factors at the Bukit Merah View Market and Food Centre could have together led to the Covid-19 outbreak [...]
Extended govt support for F&B, hawkers and other sectors hit by Covid-19 measures
SINGAPORE – Government support will be extended for hard-hit sectors such as the food and beverage industry (F&B) and hawkers, the multi-ministry task [...]
After luring tourists back, Maldives needs nurses to help treat Covid-19 patients
MALE (NYTIMES) – The largest Covid-19 treatment facility in the Maldives has nearly 300 beds and a steady supply of oxygen. But as [...]