Afternoon update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on May 13, Singapore News and Top Stories



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Good night! Catch up on some of the top headlines on Wednesday, May 13.


Coronavirus: Doctors observe a big drop in cases of flu, common cold, diarrhea and conjunctivitis from the measures of the switch

Good hygiene and social distancing measures are important factors that contribute to the fall, some doctors say.

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The Ministry of Health registers 675 new cases of Covid-19, including 2 Singaporeans and public relations

The new cases bring Singapore’s total number of infections to 25,346.

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Malaysia prime minister delays vote of confidence, says coronavirus battle takes priority

The next parliament meeting was scheduled from July 13 to August 27, but no date has been given for the vote of confidence.

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$ 16 billion in Covid-19 government support disbursed so far, says Indranee Rajah

This includes $ 7 billion under the Employment Support Scheme, where the Government co-finances the first $ 4,600 of gross monthly wages paid to each local employee.

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Roads become smoother and safer, but speed up cases

The Ground Transportation Authority said traffic volume has decreased on average by 60 percent since January.

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Coronavirus: American pilot sentenced to 4 weeks in prison for violating the stay order to go to Chinatown Point

Brian Dugan Yeargan left his room at the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport hotel on April 5 and was outside for 3 hours.

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Condo rental and HDB volumes drop 36% amid breaker measures

Circuit breaker measures implemented in April have prevented prospective tenants from visiting and viewing properties offered for rent.

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M1 says fiber Internet services have been restored, but some users still report problems

A spokesman for Infocomm’s Media Development Authority said M1 was aimed at restoring affected services quickly.

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Thum Ping Tjin, Naratif’s New Website Issued Video Correction Order At Pofma

In his video, historian Thum Ping Tjin questioned the government’s true reason for Pofma.

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#STayHome Workout: use your chair for more than just sitting

Cross shoulder stretch

Fitness Workz’s Fauzi Abu Bakar will take you through a series of stretching exercises in this 10-minute workout.

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