Morning Recap: Featured News from The Straits Times on April 19, Singapore News and Featured Stories



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Good Morning! Here are our top stories to start on Sunday, April 19.


A new record of 942 Covid-19 infections was confirmed, with a count close to 6,000 cases

The number of new coronavirus cases among work permit holders living outside of dorms has increased to an average of 21 per day in the past week, from just 11 the week before.

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Critical next days in the fight against Covid-19: PM Lee

Twelve days after the circuit breaker, there are some early signs that measures to reduce physical interaction between people are reducing cases in the broader community, he said.

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All Star ‘One World’ digital show begins in support of healthcare workers

A star-studded show is underway with celebrities performing from their homes.

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Three times the world coughed, and Singapore caught the mistake

Whether ‘Spanish’, ‘Asian’ or ‘Hong Kong’, lethal flu pandemics have taken their toll here, with India’s first migrant workers. Sounds familiar? Insight looks back to learn more.

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McDonald’s Singapore suspends all restaurant operations, including delivery and takeaway until May 4

“We will close all restaurants today, April 19 at 11 a.m. and take our latest Drive-Thru and Delivery orders at 8 a.m. and 10.30 a.m., respectively,” McDonald’s said in a Facebook post.

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Ball on the residents’ court to ensure that the community does not spread further

Almost two weeks have passed since the circuit breaker measures began, forcing people to stay away from each other in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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Families creeping into a more difficult place now

Households struggling to stay afloat earlier are in an even more precarious situation.

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Court stops daughter’s offer to take over dad’s sick business

He discovered that he did not have the proper mental capacity when he signed the documents last year.

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Me and my money: the organic food firm is a health mission, not just a business

At 77, most people would be thinking of walking away from their work commitments, but retirement is not ready for health food entrepreneur Peter Lim.

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Coronavirus: E-bazaars appear for Ramadan

With Ramadan bazaars canceled this year, you won’t be able to fly from booth to booth through the narrow walkways at Geylang Serai, Tampines and Woodlands to pick up the essentials of Hari Raya and eat treats.

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