Football: Bayern star Kimmich not vaccinated against Covid-19 due to ‘personal concerns’
BERLIN (AFP) – Joshua Kimmich revealed on Saturday (Oct 23) he has opted not to be vaccinated against Covid-19 due to “personal concerns” even with Bayern Munich head coach Julian Nagelsmann currently in quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus. According to German daily Bild, Kimmich is one of five Bayern players who are unvaccinated.... » read more
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Oct 12
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Tuesday, Oct 12. S’pore healthcare workers feel the strain of manpower crunch amid rise in Covid-19 cases Pressure builds amid manpower crunch as they face more patients and working overtime. READ MORE HERE 10 seniors die from Covid-19; new cases fall to 2,263 with fewer... » read more
Why the surge in Covid-19 deaths in S’pore, and what it means for the future
SINGAPORE – Ten people have died from Covid-19 this month, even as more than three in four people here have been fully vaccinated. Against this, we had 37 deaths between January last year, when Covid-19 arrived in Singapore, and July 2021. Over that period, more than 64,000 people were diagnosed with the disease. So why has... » read more
Jetstar Asia to require all workers to be vaccinated against Covid-19
SINGAPORE – Local budget carrier Jetstar Asia will require all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by October 1. The move takes reference from a Government advisory issued on July 2, which stated that employers may make vaccination a requirement for staff in higher-risk settings. Jetstar Asia said on Wednesday (Aug 18) that it... » read more
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on July 24
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, July 24. Tokyo Olympics: An opening ceremony like no other as Japan welcomes the world The ceremony lacked the usual glitz with fewer than 1,000 people in attendance. READ MORE HERE Jurong Fishery Port Covid-19 cluster grows to 665 cases; free test kits for those... » read more
Perks for those who get Covid-19 jabs may nudge the undecided
SINGAPORE – As Singapore accelerates its vaccination drive, more perks are being dangled for people who get vaccinated, a move that could persuade the undecided to take the jab. The lure of easier travel, for instance, was a factor in spurring Ms Eliza Xue to change her mind about not getting shots for herself and... » read more
Those vaccinated will be monitored for side effects and jab criteria refined
The Government will continue to observe and monitor people who were vaccinated to look out for those with side effects, collect this data and refine the criteria for vaccination. Health Minister Gan Kim Yong said this yesterday when asked about the 72-year-old man who suffered cardiac arrest on Tuesday night after getting his first dose... » read more