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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

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 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

There were temporary localised shortages of specific brands of medicines used to treat fever, cough and cold towards the end of 2022.
Singapore

Stocks of common medicines for fever, cough and cold are up again

Sixty per cent of Singapore’s eligible population has up-to-date vaccination as of Dec 30, 2022, said MOH.
Singapore

Over 586,000 people have taken a bivalent Covid-19 jab

Masks were the most visible symbol of the virus curbs here, and many were relieved when, in end-August, they were largely no longer required.
Singapore

2022: The year masks came off in Singapore

The mandatory nutrition labelling and advertising prohibition measures are expected to extend to freshly prepared beverages by the end of 2023.
Singapore

More buy healthier beverages as mandatory Nutri-Grade mark kicks in

The new policy limits FairPrice customers to buying only up to four units of Panadol and Nurofen products in any combination.
Singapore

FairPrice limits sales of Panadol, Nurofen products amid demand

    A file image of over-the-counter medicines to treat fever, cough and cold. MOH said it may take a longer time to restock some brands.
    Singapore

    MOH working with retailers to ensure supply of cold, flu medicines

    Fewer residents met the recommended level of moderate-intensive physical activity a week, according to the survey.
    Health

    Singaporeans physically less active during Covid

    Those who are eligible will receive a text message with a personalised booking link to make an appointment.
    Singapore

    Bivalent Pfizer vaccine available to all aged 12 and above