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Asia Faces Renewed Covid-19 Surge: Hong Kong and Singapore Report Sharp Increases in Cases and Hospitalizations

Hong Kong and Singapore are grappling with a resurgence of COVID-19, as sharp increases in daily case numbers have prompted warnings from health officials about the spread of the virus across Asia. The resurgence, while not at the peaks experienced in previous years, has led to heightened concern among residents in these densely populated regions. Albert Au, who heads the Communicable Disease Branch of Hong Kong’s Center for Health Protection, noted that the level of …

Singapore Health Ministry Refutes Opposition’s Claims of Covid-19 Vaccine Side Effects

Singapore’s Ministry of Health has firmly rejected claims made by an opposition party calling for the suspension of Covid-19 vaccinations due to alleged high incidences of severe side effects. The People’s Power Party attempted to draw connections between high vaccination rates and excess deaths in a recent Facebook post, prompting a response from the ministry refuting the claims as baseless. According to the health ministry, the opposition party’s assertions of Singapore experiencing unusually high excess …

Tragic Multi-Vehicle Crash in Singapore Claims Two Lives at Tampines Junction

Singapore – Two people lost their lives in a tragic road accident involving multiple vehicles at the intersection of Tampines Avenue 1 and Tampines Avenue 4 on Monday. The accident, which included four cars, a van, and a minibus, resulted in the deaths of a 17-year-old female car passenger and a 57-year-old female van passenger who were taken to the hospital and later succumbed to their injuries. Reports indicate that one of the deceased individuals …

Knife Attack at Orchard Central Marks Grim Start to New Year in Singapore

SINGAPORE – A bloody start to the New Year unfolded at Orchard Central, a popular shopping mall in Singapore, as a violent knife attack left five individuals with severe wounds in the early hours of January 1, 2024. The incident took place on the 11th floor, where a dance club, steakhouse, and restaurant are located. The swift response by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) showcased their readiness to handle emergency situations, as they promptly …