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Hey E-News subscribers!

I'm sorry for not updating the channel for quite a while now, ive been busy with other stuff. I will make sure to do my best to keep this place with the latest news!

On that note, E-News will be taking a break from 1-14th October, meaning that only super super super important news updates will come out during that time. I do apologise, but i will be taking a break from this channel while focusing on other real life things (first break ever in 2 years :p). Dont worry, I'll come back - and report news for ya'll on the 15th.

Got any questions? @enewslounge and @enewshelp are the places to go!
Singapore has reported 568 COVID-19 cases yesterday, the most since August last year.

A partially vaccinated 80-year-old man has also died of COVID-19 complications, making this the 58th death in Singapore. He had a history of diabetes, heart failure, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia.

https://go.enews.link/cfdb

Media: CNA
Chinatown Complex has been closed for 3 days after a cluster of 66 cases has emerged.

If you have been to the area, you are strongly advised to go for a swab test.

E-News has previously observed that many do not observe safe distancing measures in the area.

https://go.enews.link/804c

Media: Straits Times
Apple has annouced its new line of products this year, at its annual september event.

New items annouced include the iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, iPad Mini and the iPad.

All of these devices will be available later this month, and come with the new operating systems annouced earlier this year.

Watch the event and see more about the products: https://apple.co/2YS0z77

Media: Apple
Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has apologised to Leong Mun Wai from PSP for remarks he made in Parliament when commenting to a colleage.

“He’s illiterate… Seriously, how did he get into RI? Must have been a lousy school.”

https://go.enews.link/bb6a

Media: MCI, Vivian Balakrishnan via Facebook
The Online Citizen website has gone offline, and all its social media accounts have either been deleted or set as private.

This comes before the 3pm deadline set by IMDA.

TOC's class licence was earlier suspended by IMDA due to its repeated failure to declare its funding sources.

https://go.enews.link/e0d3

Media: TOC
Singaporean swimmers Joseph Schooling and Quah Zheng Wen will be enlisted into NS.

Their deferment ended on Aug 31, according to MINDEF.

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Media: Edwin Tong via Facebook
Younger people getting inoculated should avoid strenuous physical activity for 2 weeks instead of 1.

18% of local reports of myocarditis and pericarditis after more than 8.5 million doses of mRNA vaccines occurred more than a week after vaccination.

https://go.enews.link/713L
If you have been exposed to a COVID-19 case and notified by MOH, you can collect antigen rapid test (ART) kits at 100 vending machines across the island.

From Sep 18, individuals who received a warning SMS can scan their IDs to collect a pack of three ART self-test kits at a vending machine and use them for the required tests.

Full list of locations:
https://www.gowhere.gov.sg/art

Media: Coast News
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HBL will be carried out for all P1 to P5 from Sep 27 till 6th October.

This is amid a rise in COVID-19 cases. Cases are expected to rise to the thousands in the following days.

HBL for the Primary 1 to 5 students will last until the end of PSLE on Oct 6.

Full story:
https://go.enews.link/7a54
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Singapore has reported 1,009 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, with a new death.

This is the first time cases have been this high since April 2020.

A 90-year-old unvaccinated man who had a history of cancer, heart disease and pneumonia has also died, marking the 60th fatality.

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Pfizer & BioNTech has said their Covid-19 vaccine safe for children aged 5 to 11.

Children can take the vaccine soon if trials go smoothly.

The immune response in the Phase II/III clinical trial matched what was previously observed in 16 to 25 year olds.

https://go.enews.link/27d3
What do you do if you test positive for an ART test? Here is a quick guide.

You are encouraged to self test, even if you do not have symtoms. If you do have ARI symptoms, visit a doctor immidately so you can get a PCR test.

Read and save this guide for future reference:
https://www.enews.link/art-faq

Media: Coast News
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An explosion has occured at an inceration plant in Tuas, resulting in a death and 2 injuries.

Authorities say that the explosion took place in the switchroom where technicians did maintenance work.

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1)You will be only allowed to dine in and socialise in groups of 2 from Sep 27 to Oct 24.

Hawker center measures remain unchanged.

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2) Working from home will be the default during this period from Sep. 27 to Oct. 24.

Those who want to go back to work for ad-hoc reasons need to test negative for ART. If you cannot Work From Home, you are advised to self test regularly.

https://go.enews.link/6d98

3) HBL for all primary and special education will be extended until Oct. 7.

Tuition services will be online.

https://go.enews.link/e377

4) The booster programme will be extended for those 50-59, from Oct 4.

https://go.enews.link/63b8

5) The COVID-19 Driver Relief Fund will be extended for another two months until Nov 2021.

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If you show COVID-19 symptoms, go to a doctor. Do not use ART test kits if you show symptoms of COVID-19.

Even if you do not exhibit minor symptoms, do not ignore it.

You are advised to self test regularly.

How to properly use an ART kit:
https://www.enews.link/art-faq

Media: Coast News
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From Sep. 27 to Oct. 24, all carpooling services, such as GrabHitch & RydePool will be suspended.

Operations for GrabCar and other private hire car services will no be shut down, but a 2 passenger limit for taxis & private hire cars (PHC) will be implemented.

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You can take national exams (PSLE, O Levels etc) if you are on quarantine or approved Covid-19 absence, but will be subject to stringent criteria.

Some of the measures:

- Students have to test negative for Covid-19 with a PCR test at the start of the QO, and test negative for an ART within 24 hours before each paper.

- Travel to the exam venue must be by private transport or on foot. No stops should be made.

- The rooms used will be separate and will be cleaned throughly.

- Designated entry and exit points and social distancing will be in place.

- Students will start the exams 30 minutes after the scheduled start time for the rest of the cohort.

Here is more: https://go.enews.link/60bc