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Singapore unveils new stimulus spending of $3.5 billion to combat Coronavirus

Singapore's Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat told parliament on Monday that this is an unprecedented budget in extraordinary times

Apr 6, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Singapore planning to provide additional support for the residents to fight Coronavirus

The country plans on more packages to support the public while combating the coronavirus and has begun a collection exercise to give out the reusable mask

Apr 5, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Coronavirus

Singapore reports sixth death due to Coronavirus and makes move to reduce public interaction

Singapore has reported the death of an 88-year-old due to the coronavirus marking the sixth death due to the virus

Apr 4, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Coronavirus

China reports more symptom-free Coronavirus cases; Can number of asymptomatic cases, silent carriers be higher?

China, where the new Coornavirus first emerged in December 2019, started publicizing the number of confirmed symptom-less cases this week

Apr 3, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

PM Lee Hsien Loong held a Joint Press Conference with US Vice-President Mike Pence at the Istana on 16 November 2018.

Singapore closing workplaces, schools as coronavirus cases jump

Singapore PM Lee urged everyone to stay at home as much as possible and to avoid socialising with others beyond their own household

Apr 3, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Singapore PM set to announce new Coronavirus measures for fight against COVID-19

The cornavirus outbreak originated from the city of Wuhan which is located in the Hubei province of China

Apr 3, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Singapore warns firms to start home-working as the Coronavirus cases rise to 926

The coronavirus outbreak has crated a major stir claiming the lives of more than 37,000 people globally

Mar 31, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Singapore: Standing or sitting close would mean jail and $10,000 fine amid coronavirus

Sitting/standing close to another person is barred in singapore, violations can land one in jail for upto six months or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both

Mar 29, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Coronavirus