The change, which takes effect on Dec. 8, comes as the number of severe cases has stabilized but remains high, the Health Ministry said.
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Rights Groups Urge Singapore Not to Execute Man With Mental Disability
The man, a Malaysian with an I.Q. of 69, was caught trying to smuggle an ounce and a half of heroin in 2009. Some are calling his planned hanging a human rights violation.
Your Monday Briefing
Singapore’s pandemic caution.
Singapore Reopens to Vaccinated Travelers From U.S. and Other Countries
The country’s transportation minister said that, as of Tuesday, two-way travel for fully vaccinated people could also occur without quarantine for those from Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Britain.
Singapore Struggles to Reopen After Vaccinations
Singapore’s experience offers lessons for other countries that want to reduce pandemic restrictions but have yet to deal with widespread infections.
Asia-Pacific Countries Rush to Buy Merck Covid Pill
The home treatment, molnupiravir, is said by the company to potentially halve the risk of hospitalization and death from the virus.
In Southeast Asia, Kamala Harris Rebukes China
The vice president rebuked China and sought to fortify the image of the United States as a credible ally amid growing questions about Afghanistan.
How a Frontline Nurse Trained for the Olympics in a Time of Pandemic
When the coronavirus hit her home country, Joan Poh, Singapore’s only female rower competing in Tokyo, had to juggle a return to her hospital work with getting ready for the Games.
How Nations Are Learning to Live With Covid-19 Pandemic
More officials are encouraging people to return to their daily rhythms and transition to a new normal. But scientists warn that it may be too soon to design exit strategies for the pandemic.