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The former flight attendants face up to six months in prison and a US$640 fine.
World

Cathay flight attendants at centre of HK Covid outbreak arrested

People queue outside a private Covid-19 testing facility in London on Jan 2, 2022.
World

Britain's PM Johnson plans to scrap Covid-19 self-isolation law

The past month of containing Omicron allowed Singapore to roll out the boosters to more people and plan on expanding its ICU capacity.
Singapore

Right to live with Omicron and treat it like other variants

Members of the public queue for Covid-19 PCR tests at a clinic at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Dec 24, 2021.
World

Australia records first Omicron death, authorities stick to reopening plan

South Korea is battling to contain a sharp rise in Covid-19 patients with severe symptoms.
World

Travellers to South Korea must serve 10-day quarantine

Entry requirements into Singapore have been tightened, with all air travellers required to take a PCR test on arrival.
Singapore

SG's response to Omicron: Too much, too little or just right?

International travellers arrive at Sydney Airport in the wake of coronavirus disease border restrictions easing on Nov 1, 2021.
World

Australia halts border reopening over Omicron fears

Further research is needed to better understand Omicron's potential to escape protection against immunity induced by vaccines and previous infections.
World

Omicron poses 'very high' risk, countries must prepare: WHO

    Studies are ongoing in South Africa to better understand the variant's genetic makeup and its impact on vaccines.
    Singapore

    What do we know about the new South African Covid-19 variant?