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Mandatory testing underway for residents of 91 Henderson Road.

People who have visited these blocks or interacted with residents from 9 to 28 Jun are also invited for testing.

MOH:
https://bit.ly/3w6uXFU

Mandatory COVID-19 testing is also underway for staff at VivoCity or HarbourFront Centre's retail mall.

Those who worked in the last 2 weeks have to go for mandatory COVID-19 tests.

Mall operations won’t be affected.

https://bit.ly/2Sz1Pt2

Media: Google Maps
TEL2 Will open from 28 August 2021, comprising of 6 stations from Springleaf to Caldecott.

This extension will benefit more than 100,000 residents along the stretch.

New stations opening:
- Springleaf
- Lentor
- Mayflower
- Bright Hill
- Upper Thomson
- Caldecott

https://bit.ly/3w1kJ9z

Media: LTA
This years NDP will be held at the Marina Bay floating platform.

All spectators need to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and need to take Pre-event testing before attending.

Before every rehearsal, performers need to perform ART tests.

“Having live performers … Part of it is learning to live with the disease, an endemic disease”.

https://bit.ly/3x8ZBj5

Media: Straits Times
The NDP Song for 2021 has been revealed.

This years NDP Song involves more animation, as compared to previous songs.

Title:
The Road Ahead

Composers:
Linying and Evan Low

Watch:
youtube.com/watch?v=II_5jBaYmGQ

Media: NDPeeps
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This years NDP will be held at the Marina Bay floating platform. All spectators need to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and need to take Pre-event testing before attending. Before every rehearsal, performers need to perform ART tests. “Having live performers…
🇸🇬 Here's what to know about NDP 2021. 🇸🇬

There will be no public ballot for NDP 2021 tickets - unlike most years.
Participants will need to be fully vaccinated, with some getting ART tests.

The Red Lions are to make free-fall jumps at various heartland sites on Aug 7 and 8.
More details will come in the future.

Civilian and uniformed groups will participate virtually, while traditional elements will stay onsite.
Groups such as Colours Party and contingents from SAF and Home Team will continue to be held in person.

The state flag will be flown across the heartlands.
Fighter Aircraft from the RSAF will also be flown across the heartlands.

During breaks, participants will be held in groups of 50.
Whenever, they will be subdivided as much as possible.

NDP WEBSITE:
https://enews.link/ndp

NDP 2021 VIDEO:
https://y2u.be/II_5jBaYmGQ

Media: 99co
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The UN has confirmed a 18.3°C record heat in Antarctica.

The record heat was reached at Argentina's Esperanza research station on the Antarctic Peninsula on Feb 6, 2020.

https://bit.ly/3wevdCy

Media: NASA
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🇸🇬 Here's what to know about NDP 2021. 🇸🇬 There will be no public ballot for NDP 2021 tickets - unlike most years. Participants will need to be fully vaccinated, with some getting ART tests. The Red Lions are to make free-fall jumps at various heartland…
PM Lee Hsien Loong will deliver the National Day Rally speech on Aug 22.

Last year, the speech was cancelled, due to COVID-19. It is likely that due to COVID-19 turning into an epidemic, the NDR speech is resuming.

Further details will be released soon.

https://bit.ly/3hbFA6b

Media: Straits Times
The Government plans to allow groups of 5 people to dine together from July 12 onwards.

https://enws.cf/60f1
One of the Covid-19 cases reported on yesterday is from a dormitory - the first such case since June 14.

The case is currently unlinked.

https://enws.cf/fE7c

Media: Straits Times
COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE:

1) Dining-in will be allowed for groups of 5.
Groups of more than 5 from the same household may dine-in together across separate tables.

2) Wedding receptions will be allowed up to 250 people with PET.
If there is less than 50 people, PET will only be needed for the wedding party.

3) Indoor mask-off activities are now allowed for groups of 5.

4) Working from home still remains the default work mode.
However, social gatherings at the workplace will now be allowed in groups of 5.

5) TraceTogether-only SafeEntry will be reintroduced at supermarkets inside malls from July 21.

All new restrictions apply from 12 July, unless otherwise stated.

https://enws.cf/d02X
The Tokyo Olympics will be held without spectators, as Japan declared a COVID-19 state of emergency in the capital.

https://enws.cf/717a

ALSO: The SEA Games in Vietnam, scheduled to take place in November, will be postponed because due to COVID-19.

The event will most likely be held in 2022.

https://enws.cf/e013

Media: Reuters
Bukit Batok Bus Crash: A 65-year-old bus driver arrested.

The driver was arrested for allegedly committing a rash act causing grievous hurt.

Most passengers hurt have been discharged.

Media: LTA

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Malaysia has reported 11,079 new Covid-19 cases, the first time it has recorded a five-figure breach in infections in a single day.

The previous daily record was 9,353 cases on July 10.

https://enws.cf/054M

Over 200 workers at a vaccination centre in Selangor have tested positive for COVID-19.

The center has since been closed for cleaning.

https://enws.cf/fDs6

Media: Reuters
3 KTV Lounges in different places in Singapore have made a cluster, with 8 cases reported yesterday.

- Club Dolce Pte Ltd (Balestier Point)
- WU Bistro Pte Ltd (Golden Mile Complex)
- Club De Zara Pte Ltd (Textile Centre)

Free testing is available for all visitors to these places.

https://bit.ly/36z59aY
(Our usual links aren't working - rip)

Media: Straits Times
BREAKING: New cases soar to a high of 60 today, with 41 linked to KTV clusters.

If you have visited KTV lounges in the past 14 days - you are strongly recommend to come forward for free COVID-19 testing.

Testing info will be kept confidential.

https://enws.cf/e5de

Media: MS News
BREAKING: New restrictions have been set in place, in light of the increasing cases due to KTV clusters.

A maximum of up to 2 people can dine in together from July 19 to Aug 8. Fully vaccinated people and those who have recovered from Covid-19 are also deemed to be at lower risk and can dine out in groups of up to 5 at certain outlets.

https://enws.cf/v9a5

Media: Coast News
Schools will reduce capacity for physical sports and dance CCAs.

PE lessons will also be class-based, with up to 2 people participating in a activity at once.

Schools like Yangzheng Primary School, Raffles Institution, Punggol Cove Primary School, Horizon Primary School, Naval Base Primary School and Opera Estate Primary School have had COVID-19 cases.

https://enws.cf/71sq

Media: ST
BREAKING: A River Valley High School student has died in an attack on campus.

The police have arrested a 16-year-old student for his suspected involvement in the death of a 13-year-old student at River Valley High School.

An axe was also seized as a case exhibit - SPF.

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Media: Straits Times