Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on June 21

Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Monday, June 21.


Some hospital visitors allowed to stay longer if they clear Covid-19 test

Currently, most visitors are not allowed to stay for more than 20 minutes, except under certain circumstances.

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Five unlinked cases, as Covid-19 cluster at Bukit Merah View market grows to 73

A woman who works at Q&M Dental Surgery at Redhill MRT and an HDB engineer were among the unlinked cases.

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Businesses keen to send staff to quick Covid-19 test centres but waiting for more details

Two former outdoor bus terminals in Tekka and Yishun had been converted into these centres.

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Covid-19 counting enters new era as focus shifts to hospitalisation numbers

The link between infection numbers and deaths appears to be diminishing.

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No evidence that Covid-19 jabs increase risk of miscarriage, foetal anomaly

Concerns were raised by five parents who wrote a letter to KKH last week.

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Two years on, wildlife underpass at Bukit Brown still blocked by construction debris

The hoardings are expected to be completely removed by the first quarter of next year.

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'MBS in Tennessee': We had a Singapore pride parade, thanks to a troll

An American posted a photo with the wrong caption on his Facebook page. It became an "Internet Avengers, assemble" moment.

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The art of making China lovable

Will influencers do a better job than 'wolf warriors'? President Xi Jinping's call to step up efforts to get China's message across to foreigners has sparked a range of responses.

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NTU serving up new undergrad course on meat alternatives

Apart from the biotechnological aspects, students will also learn about market opportunities and challenges in the novel foods sector.

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Celebrity Parents: Radio host Tan Li Yi's kids speak three languages at home

Her two children are happy to switch from English to Mandarin and Korean.

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