SINGAPORE - The Singapore launch of a celebrity meal by McDonald's in partnership with popular K-pop group BTS has been delayed amid the country's return to phase two after a spike in Covid-19 cases. The BTS Meal, which was scheduled to be sold from Thursday (May 27), will be launched on June 21 instead, said the fast-food chain said in a Facebook post on Monday. McDonald's had said last month Singapore was one of nearly 50 countries where its outlets would have the celebrity meal on the menu beginning this week till June 25. The earlier launch dates appear to be unaffected elsewhere, with countries such as Malaysia still promoting the event on social media. Dr Leong Hoe Nam, an infectious diseases specialist from Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, said the launch could attract large crowds of fans, some of whom may be unvaccinated. He added that the B1617 coronavirus strain could be a concern. "The B1617 strain is more infectious with kids than previous strains and the launch could encourage the gathering of people which may fuel the fire of Covid-19 transmission. Children may bring the virus home, spread it to their family and the chain goes on," he said. Last June, the authorities...