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This is the first Chinese New Year celebration since pandemic restrictions were eased last year.
Singapore

No spike, low daily Covid-19 cases despite CNY holiday

A total of $1,895,000 has been paid out or offered to applicants under the Vaccine Injury Financial Assistance Programme.
Singapore

Over $1.8m paid to Covid-19 injury applicants: MOH

These vaccine sceptics promote violence against doctors administering Covid-19 jabs alongside false claims of mass vaccinated deaths.
Health

Vaccine misinformation spawns ‘pure blood’ movement

Firework lit-up the sky during the opening of the River HongBao 2023.
Singapore

Get Covid-19 vaccinations, be vigilant: PM Lee

Jipson Quah allegedly helped patients make false representations to the Health Ministry that they were vaccinated.
Singapore

7 new fraud charges for GP who gave fake Covid-19 jabs

The lifting of the face-covering rules will take effect on Jan 30, in the country’s latest step to ease Covid-19 rules.
World

South Korea to lift indoor mask mandate this month

People infected with Covid-19 in Hong Kong will no longer need to quarantine from Jan 30, city leader John Lee said.
World

Covid patients no longer need to quarantine in Hong Kong

The benefit of getting a fourth shot is minuscule for most people, except the elderly and other vulnerable groups.
Health

Is it safe to skip the bivalent Covid-19 booster?

The safety profile of the bivalent mRNA vaccines has been observed to be similar to that of their monovalent versions.
Singapore

No increased stroke risk from bivalent vaccine: MOH

    A number of German states had already relaxed mask rules in regional public transport.
    World

    Germany to drop mask mandate in trains and buses from Feb 2

    (From left) Dr Nadjad Abdul Rahim, Dr Soh Jun Hui, and Cellbae co-founders Prof Jackie Ying and Ms Noreena AbuBakar.
    Singapore

    First ART kit developed, made in S’pore approved for retail sale

    The holiday is especially important to Chinese families, as it is the only time of the year when relatives reunite and spend time.
    World

    Family members reunite in China after 3-year Covid separation

    The safety profile of the bivalent mRNA vaccines has been observed to be similar to that of their monovalent versions.
    Singapore

    No increased stroke risk from bivalent vaccine: MOH

    A number of German states had already relaxed mask rules in regional public transport.
    World

    Germany to drop mask mandate in trains and buses from Feb 2

    (From left) Dr Nadjad Abdul Rahim, Dr Soh Jun Hui, and Cellbae co-founders Prof Jackie Ying and Ms Noreena AbuBakar.
    Singapore

    First ART kit developed, made in S’pore approved for retail sale

    The holiday is especially important to Chinese families, as it is the only time of the year when relatives reunite and spend time.
    World

    Family members reunite in China after 3-year Covid separation

    Family of S'porean pastor hospitalised in South Korea raise funds to bring him home
    Singapore

    Family raises funds for pastor hospitalised in S.Korea

    MOH said that those on short-term visit passes can purchase vaccines at non-subsidised rates under Singapore’s Private Vaccination Programme.
    Singapore

    More Chinese tourists visit S’pore for mRNA vaccines

    The study also found that vaccinated patients had a lower risk of breathing problems compared with unvaccinated cases.
    Health

    Most ‘long Covid’ symptoms clear up in a year for mild cases

    The Singapore passport allows visa-free entry to 192 destinations.
    Travel

    S'pore passport remains second-most powerful in the world

    Passengers of a flight from China wait in a line for checking their Covid-19 vaccination documents as after arriving at the Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle airport on Jan 1.
    World

    WHO backs mask wearing on long flights as new variant spreads

    Fares for the shared rides are expected to be up to 20 per cent cheaper compared with non-shared rides.
    Singapore

    Commuters can book shared rides on Grab from Jan 16