From Dec 8, those who are unvaccinated "by choice" against Covid-19 and become infected will have to pay for their own treatment.
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BioNTech and Pfizer said that a third dose of their vaccine increased the neutralising antibodies by a factor of 25.
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Those who have taken two doses of either the Sinovac or Sinopharm vaccine will be regarded as fully vaccinated for four months after the second dose, or until Dec 31, whichever is later.
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To mark her return, Lisa posted a series of throwback photos on Instagram on Dec 4, 2021.
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MOH "strongly encouraged" this group to opt for an mRNA vaccine for their third dose.
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Currently, vaccinated international air travellers can present a negative test result obtained within three days.
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Entry requirements into Singapore have been tightened, with all air travellers required to take a PCR test on arrival.
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YG Entertainment said that Lisa was "without symptoms and in very good condition".
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    France's Covid-19 incidence rate - the number of new cases per week per 100,000 people - rose further to 129.
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    Singapore's expert committee on Covid-19 vaccination assessed that overall, it is beneficial for children aged five to 11 to get vaccinated.
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    Using a different mRNA vaccine for a booster is perfectly safe and provides adequate continued protection against Covid-19, said director of medical services Kenneth Mak.
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