Health

[ad_1] People taking photos at the Hongbao River event at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. (PHOTO: Getty Images) SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 13 new cases of COVID-19 in Singapore on Friday (February 26), bringing the country’s total case count to 59,913. There are no new …

[ad_1] ZURICH: Vaccines from AstraZeneca, Russia’s Gamaleya Institute, and Johnson & Johnson fight coronavirus with another virus, leaving scientists concerned that injections could lose potency if annual vaccines become necessary to combat new variants. So-called viral vector injections, also used by several Chinese COVID-19 vaccine developers, use harmless modified viruses …

[ad_1] JAKARTA – Tempers have started to flare in Indonesia as several people from privileged backgrounds joined the queue for the Covid-19 vaccination campaign that has covered 1.58 million people as of Friday (February 26). Earlier this month, pharmacy owner Helena Lim, nicknamed the “Crazy Rich Jakartan” after an American …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Singapore does not need an independent tax council because the country remains fiscally prudent, Minister of the Office of the Prime Minister and Second Finance Minister Indranee Rajah said on Friday (February 26), responding to a suggestion from the deputy Workers Party, Jamus. Lim. Associate Professor Lim (WP-Sengkang) …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Clinics authorized to conduct Covid-19 (PDT) testing prior to departure for outbound travelers will have to issue digital test result certificates starting March 10, instead of current physical certificates. The initiative was supposed to start on February 10, but was delayed a month to allow clinics and …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Parents who have a second child this year will receive additional financial support through their child’s CDA (Child Development Account). The Government will double the maximum dollar-for-dollar amount in the CDA from S $ 3,000 to S $ 6,000 for Singapore’s children who are the second child, the …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Singapore has developed a “globally interoperable” standard based on blockchain technology to facilitate cross-border verification of health documents, such as COVID-19 pre-departure test results, said the minister in charge of the Smart Nation Initiative. , Vivian Balakrishnan on Friday (February 26). Speaking at the Procurement Committee debate for …

[ad_1] JOHOR BARU (THE STAR / ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Several business groups have fully supported Johor Menteri Besar Hasni Mohammad’s call to reopen the border with Singapore now that Malaysia has implemented its vaccination program. Honorary Chairman of the Johor Tour Guides Association Jimmy Leong said that both countries …

[ad_1] Beneath Julie Tan’s bright smiles and cheerful demeanor lie “tons of negative and unpleasant thoughts.” The local actress spoke about her state of mind in a 45-second clip posted on video sharing service TikTok last Saturday, revealing her history of self-harm and ongoing struggle to love herself. It took …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE: A teacher from the Berries enrichment center chain and a PSA employee were the two community cases of COVID-19 among the 10 new infections reported in Singapore on Thursday (February 25). The remaining eight cases were imported cases and had been placed on a stay-at-home notice upon arrival, …