Football: Four Chelsea players including Lukaku, Werner test positive for Covid-19
LONDON (REUTERS) – Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner, Callum Hudson-Odoi and the injured Ben Chilwell have tested positive for Covid-19 while Kai Havertz is unwell, manager Thomas Tuchel said ahead of their Premier League home match against Everton later on Thursday (Dec 16). “Kai feels unwell, he’s not positive yet but we’re waiting for test... » read more
From ART to WFH: Alphabet soup in times of Covid-19 pandemic
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s many abbreviations and acronyms for healthcare procedures related to Covid-19 can be like “alphabet soup”, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Saturday (Oct 2), as he noted that some guidelines were designed at a time when Singapore was trying to stamp out every cluster, and will now need to be streamlined.... » read more
62-year-old woman among 3 Covid-19 deaths, 1,178 new cases in S’pore
SINGAPORE – Three Singaporeans have died of Covid-19 complications, taking the Republic’s Covid-19 death toll to 65, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Tuesday (Sept 21). One of them was a 62-year-old Singaporean woman who died on Monday after a prolonged stay at the hospital. She had tested positive for Covid-19 infection on July 23... » read more
askST: How can firms in S’pore operate safely under new Covid-19 measures?
SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Manpower released updated guidelines on how workplaces should operate safely to stem the spread of Covid-19. Among the measures are a snap 14-day work-from-home regimen if an employee with Covid-19 has been at the workplace in the past seven days. The Straits Times addresses questions about the new advisory: Q:... » read more
Football: Aubameyang and Lacazette among four positive Covid-19 cases at Arsenal
LONDON (REUTERS) – Arsenal forwards Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette missed last week’s defeat by Brentford due to positive Covid-19 tests, the Premier League side confirmed on Thursday (Aug 19). While Aubameyang has tested negative since and is in contention to feature against Chelsea on Sunday, strike partner Lacazette is still recovering from the illness.... » read more
Tennis: Gauff tests positive for Covid-19, to miss Tokyo Games
(REUTERS) – American tennis player Coco Gauff will miss the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19, the 17-year-old said on Sunday (July 18). “I’m disappointed to share the news that I have tested positive for Covid and won’t be able to play in the Olympic Games in Tokyo,” world number 25 Gauff said on... » read more
Tennis: Britain’s Dan Evans drops out of Olympics after positive Covid-19 test
PARIS (AFP) – Dan Evans, the top-ranked British man, said on Wednesday (July 14) that he has withdrawn from the Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19. “I will not be able to prepare and get myself ready for the Olympic Games in Tokyo,” Evans posted on social media. The 31-year-old is 28th in the ATP... » read more
Olympics: Britain’s Johanna Konta pulls out of Tokyo Games after positive Covid-19 test
LONDON (REUTERS) – Johanna Konta has withdrawn from the Tokyo Olympics after a positive test for Covid-19 affected her preparations, the British number one said on Tuesday (July 13). Konta was forced to withdraw from Wimbledon a day before the Grand Slam after a member of her team tested positive for Covid-19. But the 30-year-old... » read more
Golf: Matsuyama tests positive for Covid-19, withdraws from PGA Tour event
DETROIT (REUTERS) – Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama has tested positive for Covid-19 and withdrawn from this week’s Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, the PGA Tour said on Friday (July 2). The Japanese world No. 18 played the opening round on Thursday with six-times major champion Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler and shot an even-par 70... » read more
All Saints Home in Hougang undergoes cleaning after staff member tests positive for Covid-19
SINGAPORE – All Saints Home in Hougang underwent cleaning and disinfection after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19 last Saturday (June 12). The 27-year-old male Indian national, who works as a nursing aide, tested positive for the virus during the home’s surveillance testing for staff members on June 11. An individual test was done on... » read more
Employer’s family of 12 put under quarantine after maid tests positive for Covid-19 despite early SHN release
SINGAPORE – When a hotel worker hired a new maid to care for her elderly parents, she did not think it would lead to a Covid-19 scare and quarantine for her family of 12. The Indonesian maid, who arrived here on April 15, was discharged from stay-home notice (SHN) only five days later, despite testing... » read more
Football: Kroos tests positive for Covid-19, will miss Real title showdown
MADRID (REUTERS) – Title-chasing Real Madrid will be without midfielder Toni Kroos for their must-win match against Villarreal on the final day of the Liga season after the German tested positive for Covid-19. The club announced that Kroos returned a positive test on Monday (May 17), having missed Sunday’s win at Athletic Club after coming... » read more
Pupils from Kong Hwa School and St Stephen’s test positive for Covid-19; more schools move to home-based learning
SINGAPORE – More schools will move to full home-based learning on Friday (May 14) after pupils tested positive for Covid-19. Two pupils each from Kong Hwa School and St Stephen’s School have been confirmed to have Covid-19 infection, in addition to the Yio Chu Kang Primary pupil who was among the 24 new community cases... » read more
Golf: Brendon Todd out of Wells Fargo after positive Covid-19 test
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – American golfer Brendon Todd has withdrawn from this week’s Wells Fargo Championship after testing positive for Covid-19, the PGA Tour said on Tuesday (May 4). The 35-year-old, chasing his first tournament victory since claiming two PGA Tour wins in November 2019, will be replaced by first alternate JJ Spaun. “Todd will... » read more
Football: Real Madrid’s Valverde tests positive for coronavirus
MADRID (REUTERS) – Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has tested positive for Covid-19, the La Liga club said on Wednesday (April 21). Real said on Sunday that Valverde was self-isolating after coming into contact with a positive case, missing the 0-0 league draw with Getafe, and he has now tested positive himself. The 22-year-old Uruguayan... » read more
Football: Dybala apologies for ‘mistake’ after breaking Covid-19 rules at house party
MILAN (AFP) – Juventus forward Paulo Dybala on Thursday (April 1) apologised for breaking Covid-19 rules by attending a house party with teammates Weston McKennie and Arthur Melo. The Juventus trio were reported to have been fined by police who were called by neighbours to the lockdown get-together at US midfielder McKennie’s Turin home. “I... » read more
Football: Juve defender Bonucci positive for Covid-19 after Italy return
MILAN (AFP) – Juventus centre-back Leonardo Bonucci has tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from Italy duty along with several members of the national team’s staff, the Serie A club announced on Thursday (April 1). “Bonucci underwent a test for Covid-19 which came back positive,” Juventus said in a statement. “The player has already been... » read more