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.
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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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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“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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Each customer can buy a maximum of 10 kits.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Restrictions were meant to be eased next Monday, with a chance of F&B opening up for dine in.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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The man was not vaccinated against the virus and had a history of diabetes and mellitus.
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MOH has updated its criteria for close contact with COVID-19 cases.
A close contact is now defined as:
One with a cumulative exposure of 15 minutes or more within 2m of a suspected Covid-19 case.
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A close contact is now defined as:
One with a cumulative exposure of 15 minutes or more within 2m of a suspected Covid-19 case.
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India has declared a new mutation of Delta variant - named Delta Plus, at least 22 cases detected in India.
Scientists informed the Indian government that they had found evidence of the mutation.
The mutation - B161721, is more effective in transmitting COVID-19.
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Scientists informed the Indian government that they had found evidence of the mutation.
The mutation - B161721, is more effective in transmitting COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Updates - 23 June 2021
3 Unlinked Cases:
- A nurse at NCID. She interacted with COVID-19 patients.
- The other two cases are aged 69 and 81, both retirees.
10 Linked Cases:
- Case 64403 (34-year-old female India national)
- Case 64407 (50-year-old female Singaporean)
- Case 64392 (31-year-old male Singaporean)
- Case 64402 (62-year-old male Singaporean)
- Case 64408 (46-year-old female Singaporean)
- Case 64397 (26-year-old male Singaporean)
- Case 64390 (8-year-old male Singaporean)
- Case 64391 (4-year-old male Singaporean)
- Case 64406 (29-year-old male Singaporean)
- Case 64404 (86-year-old male Singaporean)
Clusters:
+1 > 115 Bukit Merah View Market & Food Centre
+1 > 119 Bukit Merah View
+1 > 90 Redhill Close
+1 > New Case 64135 cluster
+2 > New Case 64349 cluster
+2 > New Case 64359 cluster
+1 > New Case 64374 cluster
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Media: Mothership
3 Unlinked Cases:
- A nurse at NCID. She interacted with COVID-19 patients.
- The other two cases are aged 69 and 81, both retirees.
10 Linked Cases:
- Case 64403 (34-year-old female India national)
- Case 64407 (50-year-old female Singaporean)
- Case 64392 (31-year-old male Singaporean)
- Case 64402 (62-year-old male Singaporean)
- Case 64408 (46-year-old female Singaporean)
- Case 64397 (26-year-old male Singaporean)
- Case 64390 (8-year-old male Singaporean)
- Case 64391 (4-year-old male Singaporean)
- Case 64406 (29-year-old male Singaporean)
- Case 64404 (86-year-old male Singaporean)
Clusters:
+1 > 115 Bukit Merah View Market & Food Centre
+1 > 119 Bukit Merah View
+1 > 90 Redhill Close
+1 > New Case 64135 cluster
+2 > New Case 64349 cluster
+2 > New Case 64359 cluster
+1 > New Case 64374 cluster
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Media: Mothership
Every household can collect a free oximeter from July 5, 2021 to monitor your blood oxygen levels regularly.
These devices can be collected from 300 supermarkets and pharmacy outlets from July 5 to August 5.
COVID-19 could cause blood oxygen to drop, and damage to vital organs, even if you feel well.
The oximeter can measures blood oxygen levels and pulse rates, and can help residents regularly monitor them.
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These devices can be collected from 300 supermarkets and pharmacy outlets from July 5 to August 5.
COVID-19 could cause blood oxygen to drop, and damage to vital organs, even if you feel well.
The oximeter can measures blood oxygen levels and pulse rates, and can help residents regularly monitor them.
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A wrap up of what the task-force has announced earlier today.
1) Singapore will ramp up its number of jabs to around 80,000 doses daily, up from around 47,000 today.
Additionally, Singapore may get the novavax vaccine by end-2021, if "all goes well" according to Minister Ong Ye Kung.
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2) Vaccinations for those aged 12 to 39 years will be invited for vaccinations from 2 Jul, via SMS.
Dose intervals will be reviewed.
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3) Fully vaccinated Singaporean can have the option to trade in SHNs for frequent testing instead.
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4) Larger group sizes and relaxed safe distancing measures for vaccinated people may be introduced.
More information will be announced soon.
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1) Singapore will ramp up its number of jabs to around 80,000 doses daily, up from around 47,000 today.
Additionally, Singapore may get the novavax vaccine by end-2021, if "all goes well" according to Minister Ong Ye Kung.
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2) Vaccinations for those aged 12 to 39 years will be invited for vaccinations from 2 Jul, via SMS.
Dose intervals will be reviewed.
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3) Fully vaccinated Singaporean can have the option to trade in SHNs for frequent testing instead.
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4) Larger group sizes and relaxed safe distancing measures for vaccinated people may be introduced.
More information will be announced soon.
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