COVID 19

SINGAPORE: A group of healthcare professionals who served on the frontlines of Singapore's fight against the coronavirus pandemic have issued an open letter on social media, alleging that they were left out of the list of awardees who were...

SINGAPORE: On Friday (Dec 15), the Ministry of Health noted that COVID-19 infections had risen by 75 per cent week-on-week, along with increased hospitalizations and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) cases. MOH announced more measures to protect the country’s healthcare...

SINGAPORE: In response to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that it will provide daily updates on the number of local cases, moving away from the current weekly reporting system. Daily reporting...

SINGAPORE: On Friday (Dec 15), the Ministry of Health (MOH) noted the continued increase of COVID-19 cases in Singapore and announced more measures to protect the country’s healthcare capacity. Along with opening a second treatment facility for COVID-19 patients, MOH...

SINGAPORE: The recent spike in COVID-19 cases has led to a substantial increase in the number of individuals seeking medical attention at 24-hour family clinics, causing a surge in patient volumes and longer waiting times. Several clinics report a...

SINGAPORE: In the face of the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases, local cleaning companies are reporting a substantial spike in demand for disinfection services, with an increase of up to 30 per cent in the past month. Business operators...

SINGAPORE: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung sounded reassuring when asked about the rise of COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (Dec 13), saying that Singapore “can withstand this.” Nevertheless, he reminded everyone to be mindful to stay up-to-date with their vaccines,...

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health said on Friday (Dec 8) that COVID-19 infections have risen over the past two weeks. The estimated number of COVID-19 cases from 26 Nov to 2 Dec 2023 rose to 32,035, compared to 22,094 cases...

SINGAPORE: The number of COVID-19 cases over the last week has doubled from the previous week, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Saturday (Dec 2). MOH advises people to stay vigilant and ensure their vaccinations stay on schedule. MOH...

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Tuesday (Nov 28) that the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be available under Singapore's national vaccination programme starting Jan 1, 2024. The MOH added that the current Novavax vaccine, also known...