More than 90 hotels have served as SHN, isolation facilities as Covid-19 cases rise: MND
SINGAPORE – As Covid-19 infections continue to rise, the number of hotels that have served as isolation facilities has jumped from more than 70 in May to more than 90 as at Wednesday (Aug 4). Since March last year, these hotels have – at some point – been used as government quarantine facilities or stay-home... » read more
Singapore’s silent heroes: Front liners battling surge of Covid-19 cases
SINGAPORE – Their work places them at risk of infection. Yet they serve without misgivings, and with a smile. The Straits Times writers pay tribute to Singapore’s front liners – from nurses to taxi drivers, cleaners to food delivery riders – who place duty before self and even go the extra mile. Front-line workers’ masks... » read more
Olympics need more measures: Tiley
MELBOURNE • Long lines to enter stadiums and queuing for food and drinks will fade away as live sport and entertainment events around the world emerge from the pandemic, Australia’s top tennis boss has said. Craig Tiley said at the Australian Open that premium experiences for fans in the future were going to be all... » read more
Aussie Open players out of quarantine at last
MELBOURNE • The world’s top tennis stars yesterday began emerging from a gruelling fortnight stuck in their hotel rooms and raced to get match-fit before their coronavirus-disrupted season resumes in Melbourne. Australian Open players were given the green light to start exiting Covid-19 quarantine yesterday, with the first group among the 960 players, coaches and... » read more
WTA preparing to make Jan 4 return
LONDON • The WTA is planning to start the 2021 season in the first week of January outside Australia before the players travel to Melbourne for quarantine ahead of the first Grand Slam of the year, women’s Tour chief Steve Simon revealed. “We’re… hopefully close to finalising in the next week or so the ability... » read more