Coronavirus Singapore
Silent heroes
Their work places them at risk of infection. Yet they serve without misgivings, and with a smile. Sunday Times writers pay tribute to Singapore's front liners - from nurses to taxi drivers, cleaners to food delivery riders - who place duty before self and even go the extra mile.
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THE MEDICAL TEAMS
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THE MEDICAL TEAMS
A nurse at Jurong Community Hospital checking on a patient, and taking note of his vital signs, while patients awaited their Covid-19 swab test results.
Medical personnel are bearing the brunt of the burden of the year-long battle against the coronavirus.
THE CHANGI AIRPORT STAFF
An airport worker driving outbound passengers wearing personal protective equipment on a buggy through the central transit area of Changi Airport Terminal 3.
THE CLEANERS
Cleaning and disinfection work being carried out in the lifts at Block 506 Hougang Avenue 8. Some residents there had tested positive for Covid-19 this month.
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If you have stories or pictures you would like to share about front liners in Singapore's fight against Covid-19, please e-mail stforum@sph.com.sg
