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Singapore reports 632 new Covid-19 cases, mostly foreign workers living in packed dorms

The Health Ministry said of the new cases 9 were Singapore citizens or permanent residents (foreigners), taking the total number of infections in the country to 19,410.

Nearly 4,800 Indian nationals are Covid-19 positive in Singapore

Over 90% of the 4,800 Indians infected are workers, most of whom are living in dormitories for foreign workers, said Jawed Ashraf, Indian High Commissioner to Singapore.

A 102-year-old woman leaves Singapore hospital after fighting coronavirus

The woman was among 16 residents and staff of the Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home in the city-state who tested positive for the virus.

Singapore reports 690 new cases, taking total number to 15,641

Out of the 690 fresh cases, six are Singapore citizens or permanent residents while the rest of them are foreigners with work permits residing in dormitories.

Singapore Cenral Bank says country faces recession due to coronavirus pandemic

The city-state's economic growth could dip below the forecast range of -4 to -1 per cent to record its worst-ever contraction, MAS said.

Singapore reports 528 new Covid-19 cases, majority of them foreigners including Indians

Singapore: Singapore on Tuesday reported 528 new coronavirus cases, the vast majority of them linked to foreign workers, including Indians, residing in dormitories that...

India could see last of new Covid cases by July-end, Singapore study predicts using AI, data

Model doesn't take into account possibility of second wave of infections. Researchers also say estimates may not be accurate for countries under-reporting cases.

Covid-19 cases in Singapore cross 14,000 after majority of foreign workers test positive

Singapore is now in an extended 'circuit breaker' period till 1 June to curb spread of coronavirus.

Singapore’s coastline is packed with ships full of oil no one wants

About 60 fuel tankers are anchored along the busy strait, some being used to hoard fuel at sea, others waiting to be redirected to any willing buyer.

Singapore becomes Asia’s most infected nation after China and India

Singapore reported 931 new cases Sunday, with total infections exceeding 13,000, overtaking Japan. Only China and India have more cases in Asia.

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Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

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President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

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Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

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