Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Monday, May 18.
1 new Covid-19 cluster found; 24-year-old man who works at CDPL Tuas Dormitory among 4 S’porean cases confirmed
A 93-year-old Singaporean woman, who has yet to be linked to any existing clusters, was also among the cases announced on Sunday.
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Many of the current restrictions to continue even after circuit breaker ends, says Lawrence Wong
“It won’t simply be a return to life before the circuit breaker,” he said.
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Some Robertson Quay restaurants barred from selling takeaway alcohol after photos of gatherings draw flak amid Covid-19 outbreak
Most of the people pictured were not wearing masks, while some had their masks lowered as they spoke to one another.
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140,000 employers to get $4 billion in Jobs Support Scheme from May 28
Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat urged companies to use the subsidies to retain their workers.
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About 6,000 pre-school staff have undergone precautionary Covid-19 swab tests
MSF is assessing the situation and hopes to be able to make an announcement on whether general services at pre-schools will resume on June 2.
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Punggol Field death: 20-year-old Singaporean man charged with murder of jogger
Surajsrikan Diwakar Mani Tripathi will be remanded at Changi Prison Complex Medical Centre and will be back in court on June 5.
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Muhyiddin allies agree to formalise Perikatan Nasional but no electoral pact in sight
The agreement ties together at least 112 MPs, the minimum required for a simple majority in Parliament.
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Patients in Singapore with severe Covid-19 enrolled in drug trials
Remdesivir works by blocking an enzyme that is necessary for the Covid-19-causing virus to multiply.
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ST colouring contest is back, with 70 winners to get $500 each this time round
For this daily challenge, each artwork has its own deadline, which is at 1pm two days from its release.
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#Stayhome guide for Monday: Dig into delicious yong taufoo, relive best Olympic moments and more
Craving yong taufoo? Get some along with chicken wings and braised pork trotter.
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