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Here is a wrap up of what was announced earlier today.

Updated with more information. Please note that there are additional guidelines for those vaccinating if they are pregnant, breastfeeding, cancer patients.
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27 cases linked to new cluster at MINDSville@Napiri, after a resident tested positive on May 31.

All admissions and discharges, and visiting are ceased from 1 June.

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Media: Google Maps
A 16 year old boy was erroneously given the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

Currently only the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is authorised for 16 year olds. The Moderna vaccine is only for use for those 18 and above.

Investigations found that the individual’s date of birth had been wrongly entered when booking the vaccination appointment. Staff at the vaccination center also failed to verify his age.

https://enws.cf/deb4

Media: Marcus Mark Ramos
Replacements of lost TraceTogether tokens will now cost $9 if you have lost it more than once.

There will be no charge if the battery or token is faulty.

The replacement fee cannot be made in cash.

https://enws.cf/o9t0

Media: Unsplash
MOH will lifts restrictions on mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines) for people with anaphylaxis or allergic reactions to other drugs, food, insect stings or unknown triggers.

https://enws.cf/d3dV

Those who are allergic to the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines, and choose to take the Sinovac jab at a private clinic, will have the fee reimbursed.

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Media: Yahoo
1 person has tested positive for COVID-19 during the swabbing exercise for 828 residents and visitors of 2 blocks at Hougang Ave 8.

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Media: ST
JUST IN: A 48-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly attacking 4 people with a knife in a Bukit Merah flat.

The man was believed to be under the influence of drugs and was unknown to the victims.

Two men and two women, aged between 18 and 59 were conveyed to the hospital.

https://enws.cf/f2e3

Media: Google
Apple expected to announce new products during WWDC 2021, happening live tomorrow.

Apple is expected to announce the next iOS, iPadOS, WatchOS, MacOS and new Mac products.

Watch it>

Media: Apple
Apple WWDC - what was announced.

iOS 15
- New features include Shareplay, and a FaceTime redesign.
More>

iPadOS 15
- New multitasking tools and widgets
More>

MacOS Monterey
- You can now work seamlessly with your iPad and Mac.
More>

WatchOS 8
- Portrait Mode photos, now on your watch face.
More>
A former religious teacher has been detained under the Internal Security Act for planning to travel to Syria to take up armed violence for ISIS.

“She was previously under restriction, however, there has been an escalation in Ruqayyah's radical behaviour and involvement in activities prejudicial to Singapore's security” - ISD.

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BREAKING: Singapore to move to Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) this Monday.

Social gatherings of up to 5 people will be allowed from then.

Dining at restaurants will not be allowed, However if the situation improves, this measure may be eased from Jun 21.

https://enws.cf/b4MF

Media: Straits Times
Wedding solemnisations will be allowed to resume from June 14. Up to 250 people can attend.

From June 21, wedding receptions will be allowed with up to 100 attendees.

Pre-event testing will be required at all wedding receptions and solemnisations with more than 50 attendees.

https://enws.cf/937d

Media: CNA
Self-test Covid-19 kits will be sold at Guardian, Unity and Watsons pharmacies in Singapore from June 16.

Each customer can buy a maximum of 10 kits.

https://enws.cf/3zde

Media: Quidot, Abbott AG
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Vision Empire Healthcare is being investigated for illegal mask manufacturing and repackaging facility.

Under the Health Products Act, firms are required to have a licence from HSA to manufacture surgical masks.

Wearing such masks may increase the users' risk of developing skin irritation, respiratory symptoms or infections, and it may not provide a safe level of protection. The masks may be contaminated after being stored in unsanitary conditions.

https://enws.cf/7MMm

Media: HSA
The Multi-Ministry Taskforce is re-evaluating the timing & scope of the next stage of reopening, after the emergence of a new cluster at Bukit Merah.

Restrictions were meant to be eased next Monday, with a chance of F&B opening up for dine in.

https://enws.cf/2abe

Media: Lawrence Wong
COVID-19 NEWS UPDATE:

1) Dining-in will be allowed for groups of 2.
Groups of more than 2 in the same household may dine-in together.

2) Wedding receptions will not be allowed to be held.
They may resume after mid-July.

3) Gyms and fitness studios may resume indoor mask-off activities for groups of 2.

4) Visits to elderly residential care home visits may resume.
Prior to entry, visitors must test negative.

5) Working from home still remains the default work mode.

All new restrictions apply from 21 June.

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Media: CNA
7 HDB Blocks in Redhill will go through Mandatory COVID-19 tests, after COVID-19 transmission was detected in the area.

The blocks are:
- 81, 82 and 83 Redhill Lane
- 87, 88, 89 and 90 Redhill Close

Fragments of the virus were also detected in wastewater samples.

https://enws.cf/a02E

Media: Coast News
A 44 year old man has died due to COVID-19. The death toll in Singapore now stands at 35.

The man was not vaccinated against the virus and had a history of diabetes and mellitus.

https://enws.cf/a042

Media: Straits Times