An 88-year-old Singaporean woman, who was connected to the cluster at Tan Tock Seng Hospital has died due to complications from COVID-19 infection.
Singapore’s COVID-19 death toll now stands at 31.
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Singapore’s COVID-19 death toll now stands at 31.
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BREAKING: Singapore will decrease the number of people allowed in social gatherings down to 5 from May 8th till May 30.
Minister Lawrence Wong has said that “This is not a circuit breaker.”
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Minister Lawrence Wong has said that “This is not a circuit breaker.”
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TraceTogether only SafeEntry will be made mandatory will be brought forward to May 17.
Places include:
Shopping malls, workplaces, places of worship, schools, educational institutions, dine-in food and beverage outlets, and gyms.
Checkins from the Singpass app or web browsers will not be supported at these places.
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Places include:
Shopping malls, workplaces, places of worship, schools, educational institutions, dine-in food and beverage outlets, and gyms.
Checkins from the Singpass app or web browsers will not be supported at these places.
Tap to Download TraceTogether
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Gyms to close, size limits on large events tightened from May 8 through May 30.
Congregational worship services will require pre-event testing for gatherings of more than 100 people.
Such gatherings are capped at 250 people, and singing will no longer be allowed.
In addition, all mass participation sporting events will be suspended and no spectators will be allowed.
Maximum Capacity of libraries and museums will be reduced from 65 per cent to 50 per cent.
The maximum tour size offered by tour operators and tourist guides will be reduced from 50 people down to 20 people.
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Editor Notes:
These tightening of measures are not a return of Circuit Breaker.
Congregational worship services will require pre-event testing for gatherings of more than 100 people.
Such gatherings are capped at 250 people, and singing will no longer be allowed.
In addition, all mass participation sporting events will be suspended and no spectators will be allowed.
Maximum Capacity of libraries and museums will be reduced from 65 per cent to 50 per cent.
The maximum tour size offered by tour operators and tourist guides will be reduced from 50 people down to 20 people.
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Media: Getty Images
Editor Notes:
These tightening of measures are not a return of Circuit Breaker.
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SPH to restructure into a non-profit entity, says to 'will continue to uphold editorial integrity'.
MCI supports SPH's proposal to restructure media business, Govt prepared to provide funding support.
SPH will transfer all its media assets to a wholly-owned subsidiary - SPH Media. SPH owns 66 per cent in SPH REIT. Its portfolio includes The Paragon, The Clementi Mall and The Rail Mall. SPH also holds two stakes In Australia - both shopping centers.
This change is likely to be due to SPHs core media business declining in revenue and profit over the past few years.
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Full press conference:
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MCI supports SPH's proposal to restructure media business, Govt prepared to provide funding support.
SPH will transfer all its media assets to a wholly-owned subsidiary - SPH Media. SPH owns 66 per cent in SPH REIT. Its portfolio includes The Paragon, The Clementi Mall and The Rail Mall. SPH also holds two stakes In Australia - both shopping centers.
This change is likely to be due to SPHs core media business declining in revenue and profit over the past few years.
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Full press conference:
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Media: Business Times
From Oct. 1, 2021, S'poreans will be able to renew their passports for 10 years at a time, double the current 5 years.
The validity for those under 16 remains at five years - as children’s facial features change more rapidly.
The passport application fee will remain unchanged at S$70.
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The validity for those under 16 remains at five years - as children’s facial features change more rapidly.
The passport application fee will remain unchanged at S$70.
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👮♂️ The 'Sovereign' S'porean who refused to wear a mask at Shunfu Mart has been arrested. She will be charged in court on May 5. ➡️ https://bit.ly/35FDN1T
The “Sovereign” woman - who refused to wear her mask at Shunfu Market last year, has pleased guilty for breaching COVID-19 regulations.
She has gotten a 2 weeks’ jail and a S$2,000 fine.
She was convicted of one count each of breaching COVID-19 regulations and for public nuisance.
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She has gotten a 2 weeks’ jail and a S$2,000 fine.
She was convicted of one count each of breaching COVID-19 regulations and for public nuisance.
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A student from Victoria Junior College (VJC) has tested positive for COVID-19.
The student is currently unlinked.
Students at VJC will have HBL conducted next week.
Over 100 students and staff members have been placed on quarantine, and 2,200 others will be swabbed.
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The student is currently unlinked.
Students at VJC will have HBL conducted next week.
Over 100 students and staff members have been placed on quarantine, and 2,200 others will be swabbed.
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The CEO of SPH has apologised for taking “umbrage” towards a CNA journalist during a SPH press conference.
The word umbrage was one of the most Googled word in Singapore on the day of the press conference.
"Being a direct and blunt-speaking person, I apologise for any offence I might have caused and regret any distraction from the merits of the proposed restructuring."
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The word umbrage was one of the most Googled word in Singapore on the day of the press conference.
"Being a direct and blunt-speaking person, I apologise for any offence I might have caused and regret any distraction from the merits of the proposed restructuring."
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The FDA (US) has approved the use of Pfizer vaccine in children aged 12 to 15.
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JUST IN: All Changi Airport passenger terminal buildings including Jewel Changi Airport will be closed for 2 weeks to the public from May 13.
This is to facilitate COVID-19 testing at the airport.
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This is to facilitate COVID-19 testing at the airport.
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All visitors to Changi Airport Terminal 3 from May 3 will be offered free COVID-19 testing.
MOH will inform those who visited the affected areas via SMS with information on how to book an appointment for their test.
If you visited Jewel Changi Airport, or any of the Airport Terminals since May 3, please monitor your health closely.
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MOH will inform those who visited the affected areas via SMS with information on how to book an appointment for their test.
If you visited Jewel Changi Airport, or any of the Airport Terminals since May 3, please monitor your health closely.
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A Student at Yio Chu Kang Primary School has tested positive for COVID-19.
The school will conduct full home-based learning over the next 3 school days.
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The school will conduct full home-based learning over the next 3 school days.
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BREAKING: Here are some updates from the multi-ministry task force.
These restrictions will take place from May 16 to June 13.
👥Group sizes for gatherings to be reduced to 2, household visits capped 2.
🍕Dining-in will be prohibited at all F&B outlets.
Only take away will be allowed.
🧳The default ‘work mode’ has been switched to working from home.
Employers have to ensure that staff who can work from home do so.
⛪️Congregational and other worship services will be called at 50 people at any one time.
Heres more:
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Media: TODAYOnline
These restrictions will take place from May 16 to June 13.
👥Group sizes for gatherings to be reduced to 2, household visits capped 2.
🍕Dining-in will be prohibited at all F&B outlets.
Only take away will be allowed.
🧳The default ‘work mode’ has been switched to working from home.
Employers have to ensure that staff who can work from home do so.
⛪️Congregational and other worship services will be called at 50 people at any one time.
Heres more:
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Media: TODAYOnline
From 1 Sep, leaving your dirty trays and crockery on your table can risk you a fine or a warning.
First-time offenders will receive a written warning. Second-time offenders will face a composition fine of S$300.
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Media: Straits Times
First-time offenders will receive a written warning. Second-time offenders will face a composition fine of S$300.
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BREAKING: Here are some updates from the multi-ministry task force. These restrictions will take place from May 16 to June 13. 👥Group sizes for gatherings to be reduced to 2, household visits capped 2. 🍕Dining-in will be prohibited at all F&B outlets.…
#PSA: A quick reminder that there is NO NEED to stock up from supermarkets.
Only buy what you need.
Singapore's supply lines are open and intact.
Only buy what you need.
Singapore's supply lines are open and intact.
More new SMMs will be enforced in schools from 17th May:
😷 All students and staff must wear a mask - not face shields.
👥 Group sizes across all activities will be reduced to 2.
💻 CCAs will be shifted online.
🙅 In-person events will be suspended.
👩🏫 In addition, Tuition classes may continue to operate with measures in place, but are encouraged to shift online.
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😷 All students and staff must wear a mask - not face shields.
👥 Group sizes across all activities will be reduced to 2.
💻 CCAs will be shifted online.
🙅 In-person events will be suspended.
👩🏫 In addition, Tuition classes may continue to operate with measures in place, but are encouraged to shift online.
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Media: Straits Times