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Covid-19 - Singapore

Not true that current Covid-19 situation is more dangerous: CDA, experts

Message about Covid being circulated in Singapore. Photo taken on May 29, 2026.
Message about Covid being circulated in Singapore. Photo taken on May 29, 2026.

askST: Are 12,700 Covid-19 cases in a week cause for concern?

The Communicable Diseases Agency said current Covid-19 vaccines are still effective against the NB.1.8.1 variant, which is the main variant now circulating in Singapore.
The Communicable Diseases Agency said current Covid-19 vaccines are still effective against the NB.1.8.1 variant, which is the main variant now circulating in Singapore.

Covid-19 cases in Singapore rise to 12,700; CDA monitoring increase in infections

The number of Covid-19 cases rose to 12,700 in the week of May 10 to 16.
The number of Covid-19 cases rose to 12,700 in the week of May 10 to 16.

Debt collectors and court orders – restaurant suppliers play hardball

hysupply09 - TTSFrench Poulet


CREDIT: PHOTO: TOH THYE SAN
hysupply09 - TTSFrench Poulet


CREDIT: PHOTO: TOH THYE SAN

Commentary

Have we already forgotten the lessons of Covid-19?

Preparedness is not an abstract concept; it is measured in lives, livelihoods and societal disruption, says the writer.
Preparedness is not an abstract concept; it is measured in lives, livelihoods and societal disruption, says the writer.

Dormitories for some 200,000 migrant workers to benefit from $100m retrofitting grant

The courtyard inside NESST Tukang Dormitory, which was officially opened on Jan 17.
The courtyard inside NESST Tukang Dormitory, which was officially opened on Jan 17.

askST: With the pandemic over, should I still get my Covid-19 vaccine shots?

People aged 60 and older, the medically vulnerable aged six months and older and residents of aged-care facilities are recommended to get jabbed.
People aged 60 and older, the medically vulnerable aged six months and older and residents of aged-care facilities are recommended to get jabbed.

Updated Covid-19 vaccines to be rolled out at GPs, polyclinics from Oct 27

The latest vaccines will be administered at vaccination locations that already provide the earlier shots.
The latest vaccines will be administered at vaccination locations that already provide the earlier shots.

No plans for Singapore to impose additional public health measures amid new Covid-19 variant XFG

The Communicable Diseases Agency said on Sept 20 that the new variant was first detected in Singapore in April.
The Communicable Diseases Agency said on Sept 20 that the new variant was first detected in Singapore in April.

S’pore sees no baby boom in Year of the Dragon despite slight rise in births in 2024

thbaby19 - Ms Joanna Wee, a 35-year-old physiotherapist, her husband Gary Chua, a 35-year-old facilities management director, and their children. Ms Wee is holding her son, Matthias., who is now 7 months old. While Cara, 2, is posing for the picture.

Credit: Joanna Wee
thbaby19 - Ms Joanna Wee, a 35-year-old physiotherapist, her husband Gary Chua, a 35-year-old facilities management director, and their children. Ms Wee is holding her son, Matthias., who is now 7 months old. While Cara, 2, is posing for the picture.

Credit: Joanna Wee

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