Omicron is an economic threat, but inflation is worse, central bankers say
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) – There is still a lot scientists do not know about omicron. There is cautious optimism – but no certainty – about the effectiveness of vaccines against […]
Retail takes off at airport terminals and Jewel amid looming headwinds
SINGAPORE – Shops at the airport terminals and those at Jewel Changi Airport mall are starting to see some signs of life again, bolstered by the easing of social restrictions and […]
S’pore-made Acumen Diagnostics’ PCR kits able to detect both Omicron, Delta variants
SINGAPORE – The battle to fend off the new Omicron coronavirus variant has got a boost from polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test kits developed by home-grown medical technology firm Acumen Diagnostics. […]
No changes to Covid-19 local measures for now, too early to tell if tightening needed: Lawrence Wong
SINGAPORE – There will not be any changes to Covid-19 community restrictions for now, even as Singapore steps up its border measures amid reports of the new Omicron variant, Finance […]
Do Covid-19 vaccines work against Omicron? 5 things to know about the new variant
SINGAPORE – Now that Singapore has made “good progress” in living with the Delta variant, the new Omicron variant, being an “unknown enemy”, is throwing a spanner in the works, […]
Those suspected of having Omicron Covid-19 variant to be sent to NCID, no home recovery allowed
SINGAPORE – People suspected of having the new Omicron coronavirus variant will be isolated at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases until doctors are confident they are no longer infectious through repeat […]
Stricter testing for air travellers: What you need to know about Singapore’s border measures from Dec 3
SINGAPORE- To step up detection and containment of the Omicron variant until more information is available, Singapore will be enhancing its testing protocols for travellers arriving in the Republic after […]
Omicron poses risks to global economic growth, inflation: Rating agencies
LONDON (REUTERS, BLOOMBERG) – The Omicron Covid-19 variant could hurt global growth prospects while also pushing prices higher, rating agencies Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service said, after the World […]
S’pore tightens border measures for travellers from 7 African countries; no cases of new Covid-19 variant here
SINGAPORE – New restrictions have been placed on travellers from several African countries by the Ministry of Health (MOH) amid reports of a potentially more contagious variant of the Covid-19 […]
Registration for Covid-19 vaccination trial for children has now closed, study will begin soon: KKH
SINGAPORE – Registration for a trial to determine how children aged five to 11 respond to Covid-19 vaccination has now concluded, and the study will begin “as soon as everything […]
askST: What is a valid pre-departure ART and how can I book one overseas?
SINGAPORE – As of 11.59pm on Thursday (Nov 11), most travellers can take an antigen rapid test (ART) performed by a trained professional overseas before flying into Singapore. This applies to those […]
F&B establishments reminded of penalties for flouting Covid-19 rules as new measures kick in allowing more to dine in
SINGAPORE – Food and beverage (F&B) establishments were reminded of the need to conduct checks as new measures kick in on Wednesday (Nov 10) to allow more people from the […]
More healthcare workers in S’pore resigning amid growing fatigue as Covid-19 drags on
SINGAPORE – Resignation rates among healthcare workers are going up, Senior Minister of State for Health Janil Puthucheary said on Monday (Nov 1). In the first half of the year, […]
60 unvaccinated seniors get Covid-19 every day, six likely to end up in ICU
SINGAPORE – Each day, 60 unvaccinated seniors are getting infected from Covid-19, with six of them likely to need intensive care, Senior Minister of State for Health Janil Puthucheary told […]
Some universities will dispense ART kits to make Covid-19 testing for students easier
SINGAPORE – Universities are making Covid-19 testing easier for their students, with at least four institutions planning to install vending machines that dispense antigen rapid test (ART) kits on campus. […]
Dow, S&P 500 edge up to fresh records amid earnings deluge
NEW YORK (AFP) – The Dow and S&P 500 again finished at records on Tuesday (Oct 26) following another round of mostly good earnings and strong consumer confidence and housing […]
How close is Singapore’s healthcare system to its breaking point?
SINGAPORE – Six months ago, Indian hospitals turned away Covid-19 patients and pleaded for oxygen as supplies ran desperately low. A year before that, exhausted Italian doctors were forced to […]
Singapore bride-to-be tests positive for Covid-19 five days before her wedding
SINGAPORE – Five days before her wedding on Oct 6, Ms Pamela Soh, 30, tested positive for Covid-19. The administrative staff had mild flu symptoms, and her husband-to-be Casper Khoo, […]
Singapore inks deal for antiviral pill to treat Covid-19 and its variants
SINGAPORE – The Republic has inked a supply and purchase agreement for an antiviral pill to treat Covid-19 that is said to be effective against all known variants of the […]