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Covid-19 vaccination mandatory in Singapore from February next year

Singapore has made Covid vaccination a mandatory condition for the approval of new applications for work passes, long-term passes and permanent residence in Singapore from February 1 next year. Those renewing their work passes will also have to be vaccinated, The Straits Times reported, citing the multi-ministry task force (MMTF) on Covid. The new order will not apply to children aged below 12 and those who are medically ineligible for vaccination, it said. The new measure, announced on Sunday, is a part of the nation's adjustments to dealing with the Omicron variant. "These measures will help sustain our high vaccination rates and facilitate the safe reopening of our society and economy," the Singapore daily quoting the MMTF said. At the point of application, employers will have to make a declaration that their work pass holders and dependants are fully vaccinated upon arrival in Singapore. Work pass holders must submit or present their vaccination certificates as part of the ..

Singapore lifts travel ban imposed on 10 African countries over Omicron

Singapore has lifted the ban it imposed on 10 African countries over the Omicron variant of coronavirus, while authorities expect a rapid doubling of cases in the coming days

Rising Omicron cases in Singapore, 98 infections confirmed on Saturday

Singapore is reporting rising Omicron cases due to the rapid spread of the variant, the Ministry of Health said, confirming 448 infections till date, of which 369 arrived here or were imported

Singapore increasing virus managing facilities amid fear of Omicron surge

Singapore is planning to nearly double the number of designated facilities for close contacts of Covid-19 patients in preparation for a possible surge in cases due to the Omicron variant

Omicron likely to be dominant strain globally in 2022: Singapore experts

The new and highly transmissible Omicron variant of the deadly coronavirus has increased immune escape compared with the Delta variant and appears likely to become the dominant SARS-CoV-2 strain

Travel plans redrawn as Singapore, Thailand restrict entry over Covid-19

Singapore announces restrictions till January 20; Thailand halts quarantine-free entry to all its regions except Phuket.

Indian-origin couple jailed for repeatedly abusing maid in Singapore

An Indian-origin couple was on Friday jailed in Singapore court for repeat offences relating to the hiring of a maid despite being blacklisted by the Ministry of Manpower

Taiwan, Singapore resume military cooperation after long hiatus: Report

Taiwan and Singapore have resumed military cooperation following a long hiatus

Nourishment to debt purchases: FLOW enters the limelight with the FPI license

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Binance affiliate says will withdraw Singapore licence application

Binance's Singapore unit was one of well over 100 cryptocurrency companies to apply for a license to operate in Singapore and had been allowed do business while its license request was being processed

Lankan President Rajapaksa suspends Parliament; leaves for Singapore

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has prorogued Parliament for one week and left for Singapore on an unscheduled visit.

Omicron variant: India removes Singapore from list of 'at-risk' nations

India has removed Singapore from its list of "at-risk" nations and travellers arriving from there need to take additional measures on arrival including post-arrival testing for Covid-19

Dr. Reddy's inks pact with Singapore firm to sell Trastuzumab biosimilar

Prestige BioPharma Ltd announced that the two companies have entered into a binding agreement for an exclusive partnership for the supply and commercialisation of Trastuzumab biosimilar

Singapore central bank urges prudence in bank finances amid Covid recovery

Singapore's central bank urged banks to keep their finances strong and resilient to "shocks", in case of an abrupt rise in unemployment and business insolvencies due to pandemic

Omicron has higher risk of reinfection than Delta, Beta variants: Singapore

The Omicron variant may be more transmissible and have a higher risk of reinfection compared to the Delta and Beta variants of the virus, Singapore's Ministry of Health said

Another passenger from Singapore tests positive for Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu

A day after two international passengers tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu amid new Omicron variant of coronavirus, another passenger from Singapore tested positive for the infection.

Omicron not more severe than other Covid variants as of now: Singapore

There is currently no evidence to suggest that symptoms associated with the Omicron variant are different or more severe than those of other variants, Singapore's Ministry of Health said

Singapore detects two apparent omicron variant cases, its first

The two Singaporeans were isolated upon arrival on Wednesday and had not interacted in the community

Singapore researchers test 'smart bandage' for remote recovery via app

Researchers in Singapore have developed a smart bandage to enable patients to have chronic wounds monitored remotely via an app on a mobile device, potentially saving them visits to the doctor.

Singapore enhances Covid-19 testing protocols to deal with Omicron

Travellers arriving in Singapore on the vaccinated travel lanes (VTL) from December 2 must take additional antigen rapid tests (ART)