Nature walks and science talks may not be on the cards during the circuit breaker, but scientists and activists are taking their efforts online, offering free activities for people at home. The organisers say these help people feel less isolated, and engaged on important issues. Yesterday, a group of young people hosted a virtual “teach-in” […]
LONDON (Reuters) – The British retail industry’s lobby group and its main trade union on Sunday issued new guidance to retailers in preparation for an anticipated easing by the government of the country’s coronavirus lockdown and the re-opening of more stores. The social distancing guidance for non-food retail stores from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) […]
From drinking hot water to eating garlic, “cures” for Covid-19 abound on the Internet. Like the two mentioned, most of these health tips are just myths. It will take more than just hot water to kill the virus in an infected person. This is because the virus in an infected person triggers a cascade of […]
ISLAMABAD (AFP) – Pakistanis on Saturday (April 25) celebrated the country’s first day of the holy month of Ramadan by flocking to mosques and markets, ignoring advice to stay home as coronavirus cases rise. Prime Minister Imran Khan has come under pressure for his handling of the virus crisis, after causing confusion by saying Pakistan […]
SINGAPORE – Thousands of people joined an islandwide singalong to belt out the well-loved tune Home on Saturday evening (April 25) in an effort to thank front-line and migrant workers. Singing residents waved torchlights at their windows and balconies, and cheering and applause could be heard during the rousing performance that was broadcast on various […]
SINGAPORE – Basic military training (BMT) might have been suspended for more than two weeks now, but Recruit Emir Ilyas Elham is not taking this period to relax. In fact, the 18-year-old full-time national serviceman aims to lose another 4kg to 5kg by the end of his 19-week BMT, on top of the 10kg he has […]
SINGAPORE – Public healthcare institutions are waiving delivery fees for patients on prescription medication, as more stay at home amid the Covid-19 outbreak. The Straits Times understands that the free delivery currently offered by healthcare institutions under the National Healthcare Group (NHG), SingHealth and National University Health System may be extended until Singapore’s disease outbreak […]
One legacy of the hygiene and sanitary practices adopted during the fight against Covid-19 will be the wearing of masks by hawkers and food handlers in the future. Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Masagos Zulkifli said this yesterday, adding that he was glad to see this very visible change happening in recent weeks. […]
MUMBAI (BLOOMBERG) – India’s government is allowing smaller neighbourhood stores to reopen, bringing relief to residents after a month into the world’s biggest lockdown that’s restricting 1.3 billion people. The shops can deploy a maximum of 50 per cent of their staff, all wearing masks and following social distancing rules, according to the order issued […]
SINGAPORE – The rules for displaying the national flag have been amended so that people can fly the crescent and five stars from now until September, the Government said on Saturday (April 25). The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) said that the move is in response to public requests to display the flag […]