[ad_1] SINGAPORE – The opening of Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2020 on Monday (October 26) took place the first Covid-19 swab prior to the event. On October 20, the multi-ministry working group announced a pilot run of pre-event tests using Antigen Rapid Tests (ART). At the time, Health Minister …
Read More »3 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, with 2 imported and none in the community, Singapore News & Top Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – There were three new Covid-19 cases confirmed as of noon on Monday (October 26), bringing Singapore’s total to 57,973. There were two imported cases that were placed on stay-at-home notices upon arrival in Singapore, the Ministry of Health (MINSA) said on Monday. There were no new community …
Read More »South Korea urges people to get a flu shot, trust your health steps
[ad_1] SEOUL: South Korea on Monday (October 26) sought to allay concerns about the safety of its seasonal flu vaccine, urging it on citizens in a bid to avoid stress on a healthcare system already grappling with the coronavirus. . Public anxiety about the safety of the flu vaccine has …
Read More »Singapore Reports 3 New COVID-19 Cases, Including 2 Imported Infections
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Singapore reported three new COVID-19 infections as of noon Monday (October 26), including two imported cases. Both imported cases were placed on stay-at-home notice upon arrival in Singapore, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in its preliminary daily update. Ad Ad A one-bedroom resident was also among the …
Read More »The state government stands firm on the request to reopen the border between Malaysia and Singapore
[ad_1] JOHOR BARU: The troubled business environment in Johor, especially in the city, is reason enough for the state government to stand firm in its call to reopen the Malaysia-Singapore border, says Mohd Izhar Ahmad. The chairman of Johor’s investment, cooperatives, business development and human resources committee said merchants and …
Read More »Qatar ‘forcibly examined’ women, prompting an irate diplomatic response
[ad_1] DOHA: Female passengers flying from Qatar were subjected to invasive searches after a premature baby was found abandoned in an airport bathroom, in an incident described as “offensive” and “extremely inappropriate” by the Australian government. Airport officials have not denied the incident, saying the passengers were asked to “assist” …
Read More »WHO chief warns against COVID-19 ‘vaccine nationalism’
[ad_1] BERLIN: The director of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday (October 25) called for global solidarity in the launch of any future coronavirus vaccine, as the number of cases skyrocketed around the world. In a video speech at the opening of the three-day World Health Summit in Berlin, …
Read More »Malaysians Hail King’s Decision Not To Declare State Of Emergency, SE Asia News & Top Stories
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR – Politicians from both gangs and Malaysians reacted quickly by praising the King’s decision not to declare a state of emergency on Sunday (October 25), with the hashtag #Daulat Tuanku, or long live the King, a trend on Twitter after the royal proclamation. . Democratic Action Party …
Read More »South Korea Joins Flu Vaccination Plan After Deaths Rise to 48, East Asia News & Top Stories
[ad_1] SEOUL (REUTERS) – The number of South Koreans who died after receiving flu vaccines rose to 48, the Korea Disease Prevention and Control Agency (KDCA) said on Saturday (October 24), adding that the vaccines would continue. reducing the possibility of having simultaneous epidemics. Health authorities said they found no …
Read More »Covid-19 Cases Skyrocket in the US As Election Campaign and Pandemic Collide, United States News & Top Stories
[ad_1] WASHINGTON – Elections and the pandemic are colliding in the United States, with the country registering its highest daily number of cases since the pandemic began on Friday. Johns Hopkins University reported 83,757 new cases. This comes as President Donald Trump increases the frequency of his rallies in critical …
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