Evening Update: Today's headlines from The Straits Times on June 1

Good evening! Catch up on some of the main headlines on Tuesday, June 1.


Covid-19 vaccine could become like yearly flu shot, say experts

The pandemic is far from over, as a small leak can take hold among unvaccinated people, warned one of the panellists.

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Mass Covid-19 testing begins at two Hougang HDB blocks, one in Yishun

Residents of two HDB blocks in Hougang were asked to go for mandatory tests after Covid-19 viral fragments were detected in wastewater samples.

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1.4m lower-income Singaporeans to receive GST Voucher cash payouts from June 23

MOF encourages Singaporeans to link their NRIC to PayNow by June 15 to receive the payouts earlier.

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18 new Covid-19 cases in S'pore, including 15 in community

Of the 15 community cases, seven are currently unlinked.

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87 million-dollar HDB flats sold in first five months of 2021 in new high

So far, this is the highest number of million-dollar flats sold in a year on record.

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Covid-19 scare, quarantine for family of 12 after maid's early SHN discharge

The employer was told not to worry as her helper's positive serology test indicated a past infection.

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Testing for Covid-19: How S'pore is raising its game with DIY test kits and more

A variety of Covid-19 tests allow fast, extensive, easy and accurate tests to be conducted.

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Kuala Lumpur turns into ghost town as Malaysia goes into full Covid-19 lockdown

It was imposed to flatten the infection curve after record number of daily Covid-19 cases last week.

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Rise in S'pore dengue cases expected as mosquito population grows by 30%

The insect's population has remained high in some residential areas, including places in Clementi and Hougang.

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Working from home? Stay away from chips and reach for these snacks instead

From fresh fruit to nuts, these snack ideas will help you stay healthy and energised.

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