circuit breaker

Covid-19

Parts of construction sector to resume operations; don't expect 'big party' after June 1, says Gan

“We hope that if we [lift the circuit breaker] carefully and do it right, the number, even as it goes up, it will continue to go up slowly, and it will continue to remain under control,” said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong.

Healthcare

Staying strong in tough times

With the Covid-19 outbreak, it can seem like a daunting task to remain productive and strong during these tough times. So how can we overcome the challenging days ahead?

STI watch

STI swings back into the black as businesses in Singapore reopen from May 12

Investors’ optimism was apparent as financial markets took on a positive turn to kick start the week. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) edged up 12.54 to 2604.42 as of mid day.

Covid-19

More protection for seniors to come; Singaporeans to stay home even as some businesses resume operations on May 12

“Let's also focus on doing everything we can to protect seniors because they are the most vulnerable group,” said Minister Lawrence Wong.

STI watch

Investors remain cautiously concerned as Singapore eases strict circuit breaker measures from May 4

The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) fell 2.35% as at 2.30pm on Monday. This comes as investors remain cautiously concerned over on-going economic and business impact on the Covid-19 outbreak.

Healthcare

Fighting the Virus

An app to monitor your blood pressure, a cleaning robot, and coping with the extended circuit breaker measures.

Covid-19

Additional $3.8 bil aid brings Singapore's Covid-19 relief to $63.7 bil; tighter restrictions to come as circuit breaker extends

“We understand that the enhanced measures and circuit breaker extension will have a significant impact on our workers,” noted Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat

Covid-19

We must learn to live with Covid-19, says Lee Kuan Yew School panel

The Covid-19 pandemic will not end soon — not by a long shot. The coronavirus is more likely to become endemic to humanity like the flu, but not before a long and difficult period of adjustment to bring the contagion fully under control.

Covid-19

Additional 334 cases; compulsory to wear mask outdoors and list of 'essential' companies to be shortened

“We remain in a critical situation [as] the number of cases has been increasing,” says Health Minister Gan Kim Yong.
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