Hateful, Negative comments towards Joseph Schooling have been comdemed by Govt. Leaders. "I feel sad looking at how unkind we can be towards each other" - Halimah Yacob.

We must all be supportive of our atheletes all the time, regardless of what they have achived.

Joseph Schooling says that "He has much more left in the tank", and will continue to work harder.

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Do be nice please! Even though he may not have gotten a good score, he defintely has been working hard.

The Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine has been brought on to 11 private healthcare providers.

The risks are fully borne by the doctor and the recipient.

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Those with allergic reactions from their first dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine will be invited to get Sinovac as a second jab.

If they get the Sinovac jab, they will be considered fully vaccinated.

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A 34 year-old male from Ukraine has died in Singapore from Covid-19 complications on Aug 1.

He was a sea crew member who arrived here on July 29.

He is the 38th death due to COVID-19 in Singapore.

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Media: Straits Times

New cases have been reported in Wuhan - city to test all its residents.

Wuhan reported 7 local Covid-19 cases yesterday.

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Temasek Foundation will distribute free N95 and or surgical masks in end August to early September, in efforts to stop the Delta COVID-19 variant.

ALSO: A picture circulating has shown a banner with a photo about a mask distribution that's happening today. This is not true, this distribution is a trail and is not open to the public.

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Media: Straits Times

A 58-year-old Singaporean woman has died from COVID-19 complications. The death toll from the virus is now 39.

She was linked to the Samy’s curry cluster, and had no underlying health issues.

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A 79-year-old Singaporean man has died due to Covid-19 complications. The COVID-19 death toll in Singapore has hit 40.

The man was unvaccinated and had a history of heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hypertension.

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Media: Straits Times

The COVID-19 Task force is expected to convene later this afternoon.

Dr Kenneth Mak, Director of Medical Services in Singapore, had said this during a live school interview with ACSBR and ACSI.

Media: Straits Times via MCI

JUST IN: Singapore will allow vaccinated people to dine-in at eateries in groups of up to 5 from Aug 10.

The cap on social gatherings and household visitors will also be raised to 5, but those who are unvaccinated must remain in groups of 2.

You will need to have a WHO-approved vaccineto be treated as fully vaccinated for dining in. WHO-approved vaccines include Sinovac, Mordena and Pfizer.

Hawker centers and coffee shops will allow dine in in pairs regardless of vaccination status.

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Live performances, worship services and other events can take up to 500 fully vaccinated attendees from Aug 10.

250 attendees will be allowed at weddings, if all attendees are vaccinated.

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A 63-year-old Singaporean man has died from complications due to Covid-19.

The man was unvaccinated, and had a history of heart disease, stroke, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia.This is the fourth Covid-19 death in the past 5 days.

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Singapore has reported its 41st and 42nd death, a 63 year old man and a 80 year old woman respectively.

Both were unvaccinated, and had a medical history.

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Happy 56th National Day! 🇸🇬

Stay safe when celebrating with friends, even when eating out tomorrow!

Dont forget todays happenings, including the Ceremonial Parade, State Flag flypast and the National Day Concert! Find out more here.

A 69-year-old Singaporean man has died of Covid-19 complications; death toll now 43.

This is the 6th death in the last month.

He had not been vaccinated against Covid-19 and had a history of stroke, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia.

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Media: CNA

An unvaccinated 84-year-old Singaporean has died from complications due to Covid-19 yesterday.

The man had a history of cancer, ischaemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia.

In other news, a total of 12 more cases were added to various clusters including the Sin Ming Coffee Shop cluster and the My First Skool Cluster.

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A Vaccination referall programme will be rolled out - refer seniors over 60 for Covid-19 jab to get $30 HPB vouchers.

These vouchers can be used in shops participating in the HPB refferal programme, such as FairPrice, Cathay cinemas, Sakae Sushi and LiHo Tea.

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Media: Straits Times

Kai Kai and Jia Jia have welcomed its first panda cub, born yesterday at the River Safari.

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Muhyiddin Yassin has been appointed the Malaysian caretaker PM after resignation was accepted by the King.

“Today I resign as prime minister and (on behalf of) all Cabinet ministers, as required by the federal constitution.”

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