Singapore’s experience offers lessons for other countries that want to reduce pandemic restrictions but have yet to deal with widespread infections.
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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.
How Nations Are Learning to ‘Let It Go’ and Live With Covid
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.
A Singapore Rower Trained for the Olympics Between Nursing Shifts
When Covid hit her home country, Joan Poh, Singapore’s only female rower competing at the Olympics, put her athletic training on hold to go back to work.
Singapore Allows Sinovac Shots but Casts Doubt on Effectiveness
Singapore is allowing 24 private health clinics to administer the vaccine. But it has not added it to the national vaccination program.
Singapore Announces New Restrictions After Vaccinated Airport Workers Become Infected
The cluster of cases suggested the ability of a “very virulent” coronavirus variant to evade inoculations, officials said. But none of the infections are believed to have caused serious illness or death.
Singapore Fights Vaccine Hesitancy and Debunks Rumors
As coronavirus infections rise, Singapore is limiting events and quarantining travelers. It’s also on social media, ordering corrections and posting amusing content.