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COVID-19: Resources for Healthcare Professionals

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Get the latest information on COVID-19, including media coverage, factsheets and research papers from our clinicians at NUHS.

Webinar Series: COVID-19 Updates From Singapore (Season 2)

COVID-19 Research Resources

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COVID-19 in Singapore - Current Experience
Research on COVID-19
Revisiting the dangers of COVID-19 in the ophthalmology practice
A segregated-team model to maintain cancer care during the COVID-19 outbreak

Other Singapore Research Publications

Source: National Centre for Infectious Diseases

Tang, J. W., Tambyah, P. A., & Hui, D. S. C. (2020). Emergence of a novel coronavirus causing respiratory illness from Wuhan, China. Journal of Infection, 80(3), 350–371. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2020.01.014
Lum, L., & Tambyah, P. (2020). Outbreak of COVID-19 – an urgent need for good science to silence our fears? Singapore Medical Journal, 61(2), 55–57. https://doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2020018
MacLaren, G., Fisher, D., & Brodie, D. (2020). Preparing for the Most Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19: The Potential Role of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. JAMA. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2020.2342
Fisher, D., & Heymann, D. (2020). Q&A: The novel coronavirus outbreak causing COVID-19. BMC Medicine, 18(1), 57. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-020-01533-w
Yan, G., Lee, C. K., Lam, L. T. M., Yan, B., Chua, Y. X., Lim, A. Y. N., Phang, K. F., Kew, G. S., Teng, H., Ngai, C. H., Lin, L., Foo, R. M., Pada, S., Ng, L. C., & Tambyah, P. A. (2020). Covert COVID-19 and false-positive dengue serology in Singapore. The Lancet Infectious Diseases, S1473309920301584. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(20)30158-4
Fisher, D., & Wilder-Smith, A. (2020). The global community needs to swiftly ramp up the response to contain COVID-19. The Lancet, S0140673620306796. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30679-6
Pang, J., Wang, M. X., Ang, I. Y. H., Tan, S. H. X., Lewis, R. F., Chen, J. I.-P., Gutierrez, R. A., Gwee, S. X. W., Chua, P. E. Y., Yang, Q., Ng, X. Y., Yap, R. K., Tan, H. Y., Teo, Y. Y., Tan, C. C., Cook, A. R., Yap, J. C.-H., & Hsu, L. Y. (2020). Potential Rapid Diagnostics, Vaccine and Therapeutics for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): A Systematic Review. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 9(3), 623. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm9030623
Pung, R., Chiew, C. J., Young, B. E., Chin, S., Chen, M. I.-C., Clapham, H. E., Cook, A. R., Maurer-Stroh, S., Toh, M. P. H. S., Poh, C., Low, M., Lum, J., Koh, V. T. J., Mak, T. M., Cui, L., Lin, R. V. T. P., Heng, D., Leo, Y.-S., Lye, D. C., … Ang, L. W. (2020). Investigation of three clusters of COVID-19 in Singapore: Implications for surveillance and response measures. The Lancet, S0140673620305286. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30528-6
Sun, Y., Koh, V., Marimuthu, K., Ng, O. T., Vasoo, S., Chan, M., Lee, V. J., De, P. P., Lin, R. T., Cook, A. R., & Leo, Y. S. (2020). Epidemiological and Clinical Predictors of COVID-19. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 31. https://academic.oup.com/cid/advance-article/doi/10.1093/cid/ciaa322/5811426
Koo, J. R., Cook, A. R., Park, M., Sun, Y., Sun, H., Lim, J. T., Tam, C., & Dickens, B. L. (2020). Interventions to mitigate early spread of SARS-CoV-2 in Singapore: A modelling study. The Lancet Infectious Diseases, S1473309920301626. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(20)30162-6
Pang, J., Wang, M. X., Ang, I. Y. H., Tan, S. H. X., Lewis, R. F., Chen, J. I.-P., Gutierrez, R. A., Gwee, S. X. W., Chua, P. E. Y., Yang, Q., Ng, X. Y., Yap, R. K., Tan, H. Y., Teo, Y. Y., Tan, C. C., Cook, A. R., Yap, J. C.-H., & Hsu, L. Y. (2020). Potential Rapid Diagnostics, Vaccine and Therapeutics for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): A Systematic Review. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 9(3), 623. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm9030623
Wong, J. E. L., Leo, Y. S., & Tan, C. C. (2020). COVID-19 in Singapore—Current Experience: Critical Global Issues That Require Attention and Action. JAMA. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2020.2467

COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Summaries

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For current information on potential therapeutic options and interventions related to COVID-19, healthcare professionals can refer to the Ministry of Health website here.

Webinar Series: COVID-19 Updates From Singapore

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COVID-19: Updates from Singapore is a webinar series that gathers the world's leading clinicians, scientists, public health officials and policy makers together to present and discuss insights on the latest medical and scientific findings concerning COVID-19. Following a successful first run in 2020, the webinar returns for a second season, with monthly episodes beginning November 2020 till December 2021.

Join resident hosts Associate Professor David Allen, a respected infectious diseases clinician and Professor Dale Fisher, Group Director of Medicine at the National University Health System (NUHS), Professor at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine & Chair of the WHO's Global Outbreak Alert & Response Network (GOARN) as they engage with a special guest speaker each month to bring you the latest developments and global perspectives on the public health, political, social, economic and psychological implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Catch up on Season 1 of the webinar series here.

For more information on the upcoming webinars, click here.
Register for the webinars here.

COVID-19 Insights from NUHS Experts

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COVID19 Expert - A/Prof Alex Cook

A/Prof Hsu Li Yang
Vice Dean (Global Health), NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

29 May 2021
In Today's article "COVID-19: Is the coronavirus 'airborne' and how likely are you to catch it when indoors or outdoors?", A/Prof Hsu explained about the topic of airborne transmission and COVID-19 infection. He mentioned the key is not to get hung up about particle size of whether it is "droplet" or "airborne" transmission, but to focus more on environmental factors that can reduce aerosol spread.

One fact remains unchanged - the SARS-CoV-2 causing COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses are far more likely to infect those in close proximity to an infectious persons.

Professor Teo Yik Ying
Dean, NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

2 June 2021
Prof Teo shared in The Straits Times article "COVID-19 vaccine could become like yearly flu shot, says experts on ST panel discussion" that at some point, COVID-19 will be included as part of the national immunisation schedule for both adults and children and we may need regular booster shots from time to time to make sure we continue to be protected, especially against any new emerging variants.

Crucially, a COVID-19 infection for someone who is vaccinated no longer bears a real risk of being hospitalised or potentially dying from it.

Professor Dale Fisher
Group Director of Medicine, NUHS

28 May 2021
In the Channel NewsAsia's article, "Fashionable masks may look good - but how can you tell if they protect against COVID-19?", Prof Fisher shared on the type of mask to use that will effectively act as a preventive measure towards COVID-19 infection.

For individuals checking whether their reusable masks at home meet the mark, the masks should have three layers, but minimally two. The masks are not substitute for safe distancing, hand washing and not touching the face.

COVID-19 Media Stories

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For more news with our expert views on COVID-19, please visit our newsroom here.

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July 2021

Singapore still on course for endemic Covid-19: Gan Kim Yong
As reasonable precaution, at least 1 jab for recovered patients: Experts
Singapore and the UK are both planning to 'live with Covid.' They are worlds apart on how to do that
34 more cases in growing KTV cluster; Covid-19 task force considering extra curbs
Half of hospitalised Covid-19 patients suffered at least one complication: UK study
Ring-fencing KTV cluster will not be easy, experts say
Infrastructure, vaccination still key for social service sector as COVID-19 turns endemic
Which drugs are proving most effective at treating those who fall ill from Covid-19?
Step up efforts to jab seniors ahead of shift to living with Covid-19: Experts
The many roads to a Covid-19 recovery: S’pore may not top ‘return to normalcy’ indexes, but it’s doing what’s necessary
Singapore sets vaccination targets
Global Covid death toll exceeds 4 million, Hopkins data show
Singapore to allow up to 5 to dine in from July 12
Don't do moderate or high-intensity exercise for a week: Experts
Not enough seniors are getting Covid-19 jabs, and why this could be a problem
As Australia contemplates its pandemic exit strategy, Singapore's roadmap to living with COVID-19 could offer insights
Singapore plans to stop counting daily Covid-19 cases and treat virus like flu
How mRNA vaccines can grant long-term immunity and why search for a ‘super shot’ against Covid-19 carries on
From pandemic to endemic disease
Self-isolation, self-testing could be normal in future
Vaccination starts for foreign domestic workers aged 39 and below

June 2021

Sinovac vaccine recipients have to undergo pre-event testing
Revised MOH nightly update focusing on big picture trends 'the way to go', say experts
Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 can lessen the severity of symptoms: Experts
Singapore grapples with reopening plans as its rivals move on
S'pore expert refutes doctors' claims on need to halt Covid-19 vaccination for youths
PM Lee outlines S’pore’s adjusted strategy to keep Covid-19 under control
New rule on Covid-19 test for returning Singaporeans, PRs not a straightforward matter: experts
Covid-19 vaccine could become like yearly flu shot, say experts on ST panel discussion
Will taking a painkiller before the jab help? Your COVID-19 vaccine questions answered
Southeast Asia’s coronavirus surge prompts shutdowns and alarm
Highly unlikely virus spread through sewage system, say experts

May 2021

New measure will help against virus, but some have concerns
Covid-19: Is the coronavirus ‘airborne’ and how likely are you to catch it when indoors or outdoors?
Singapore battling more variants but it has a firmer grip on things amid fresh Covid-19 wave globally, is S'pore better or worse off than last year?
专家：本地社区病例两周内趋稳令人鼓舞 (Experts: Five cases in Westgate store do not rule out possible transmission in public toilets)
本地研究：不必先一一检测组屋居民监测污水可查病毒快而不具侵入性 (Local study: Monitoring sewage water can help detect COVID-19 quickly and non-intrusively)
Cleaners in higher-risk areas get priority for vaccination
Coaches more vigilant during one-on-one sports lessons
Varian B1617 jadi punca jangkitan terkini? Vaksin Pfizer selamat untuk remaja? (Is the B1617 variant the latest cause of infection? Is the Pfizer vaccine safe for teens?)
S’pore still ranks high in vaccination pace despite supply constraints
避免与顾客见面免触式送餐服务成业者默认做法 (Avoid meeting customers – contactless food delivery is the default practice)
健康娜件事 - 冠心病与冠病19 (Cardiovascular heart disease and COVID-19)
Fashionable masks may look good - but how can you tell if they protect against COVID-19?
Experts weigh in on mode of transmission at Jem, Westgate
2,400 bed spaces for Covid-19 patients at community care facilities, 1,700 more as buffer: MOH (PDF, 874KB)
抗疫重中之重解读冠病疫苗 (Top priority in the pandemic fight – understanding COVID-19 vaccines)
Fahami virus, vaksin dan pencegahan (Understand viruses, vaccines and prevention)
Two more cases detected during testing at Hougang Ave 8 block
Ring-fencing intensified to avoid second COVID-19 circuit breaker in Singapore
Tokyo Olympics can be carried out safely, but will be a ‘huge logistic challenge’: Professor
Children not more prone to current virus strains: Experts
‘Far from out of the woods’: how a Covid-19 variant put Singapore back
10 cases of Covid-19 detected in Hougang block, affected residents from same stack on different floors
虽出现多起社区传播专家不主张再推出阻断措施 (Experts do not advocate second circuit breaker despite more community transmission emerging)
What went wrong at Changi Airport?
Pandemic preventable? S’pore experts weigh in on global report
Vaccinations helped S'pore avoid second circuit breaker, says expert
Covid-19: What went wrong in Singapore and Taiwan?
调查：逾六成受访者愿意让孩子接种疫苗 (Zaobao.sg poll: More than 60% respondents willing to have their children vaccinated)
Mass swab testing exercise – Resource heavy, but won’t be impediment to public health safety: Expert
Guarding against pandemic fatigue in Singapore's COVID-19 fight
Speed at which Changi Airport cluster grew is worrying, says expert
These parts of Asia beat coronavirus early. Why they’re suddenly in lockdown
Experts refute claims that Covid-19 jabs cause disease
Workplace safety fears mount as firms grapple with COVID-19 crisis
Tuition centres move classes online ahead of schedule
Vaccinating more people by spacing out doses can slow spread of virus
The Big Read: Frontline healthcare workers pushed to limits by non-stop, never-ending Covid-19 fight
IN FOCUS: Tackling COVID-19 with targeted measures – the new normal for Singapore?
星耀樟宜昨起关闭14天专家：为彻底消毒并找出潜伏病例 (Jewel Changi Airport closes for 14 days starting from yesterday. Experts: To thoroughly disinfect and uncover latent cases)
Change ward structures to improve infection control in hospitals
Do the right thing to avoid second circuit breaker, urge experts
Commentary: How can Singapore exit from the pandemic?
Hospitals testing all staff for Covid-19 as precaution
【冠状病毒19】疫苗知多少 ( [COVID-19] How much do you know about the vaccine)
Vaccines used here will protect significantly against variants
Over 6,600 coronavirus mutations, but not all make waves: Expert
Pregnant nurse went extra mile for patients
No rise in heart attack, stroke cases among vaccinated people: HS
The Big Story: Discrimination faced by TTSH staff 'distressing', says PM Lee
Explainer | Why Singapore moved to 21-day hotel quarantine – and a look at the countries with the longest, shortest and ‘most relaxing’ self-isolation requirements
S’pore experts debunk claims of link between Covid-19 vaccines and neurological diseases, say more evidence needed
G7 COVID case a warning for Olympics, other big events
Pakar: Jangkitan baru dalam masyarakat satu peringatan usah leka (Experts: New community infection cases a reminder that we cannot be complacent)
Explainer: Why the first reported Covid-19 case in a cluster may not be source of infection
COVID-19 virus variants from India detected in Singapore: What you need to know
The Big Story: 1 new Covid-19 case in the community, not linked to TTSH cluster
COVID purgatory: Variants and other risks complicate Asia's escape
Worst COVID-19 community outbreak in S’pore since last year shows nobody can relax, not even for a moment: Experts
Be 'obsessed' with wearing masks properly: Experts urge compliance as COVID-19 cases grow
Hospitals introduce entry restrictions on those who have been to Tan Tock Seng Hospital's inpatient wards
专家：社区无关联病例虽增加但仍受控新港航空泡泡不至于会取消 (Experts: Unlinked community transmission on the rise but under control; Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble may not get cancelled)
Measures may seem tough, but better to be safe than sorry
Explainer | Singapore’s Covid-19 hospital cluster, reinfected migrant workers and ‘viral shedding’ – causes for concern?

April 2021

COVID-19 vaccination take-up rate among seniors good but more can be done, say experts
How dangerous is a ‘double mutant’? Can mask wearing be relaxed?
Commentary: Why Singapore’s travel restrictions will keep changing for a while more
科学家：聚维酮碘基消毒剂可降低感染新冠病毒的风险 (Scientists: Povidone-iodine based disinfectant can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission)
Post-Covid-19 vaccine infections and reinfections could happen, say experts
Anti-malaria drug, throat spray found to cut Covid-19 infection risk (PDF, 666KB)
Freer rest days some way off amid new infections
Researchers are investigating if a COVID-19 with multiple mutations found in India is more deadly and resistant to existing vaccines
我国输入病例上升呈第三波发展趋势专家：暂无须禁止特定地区航班入境 (Imported cases are on the rise which shows trend of a third wave, experts say no need to ban flights from certain regions)
Commentary: Why many under 45 are hoping vaccination slots open in June?
How best to counter the virus of disinformation on Covid-19 vaccines?
Telemedicine use continues in Singapore even as COVID-19 outbreak is under control
How will J&J, AsraZeneca side effects affect use of the vaccines?
警惕全球疫情持续反弹风险 (Be alert to the risk of a continued rebound of the global pandemic)
Vaccines thwart disease but may not stop infection: Experts
Covid-19 national testing lab can be repurposed for other infections disease outbreaks: A*STAR
Doctor discusses AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine blood clot concerns
Microbes on masks highlight need for frequent washing
近期输入病例多来自低接种率国家 (Recent imported cases come from countries with low vaccination rates)
What is the new ‘Eek’ COVID-19 mutation, and will it stymie vaccination efforts?
Pandemic drags on, but people more willing to comply with curbs
Anti-cancer drug can treat Covid-19, Singapore-US study shows (PDF, 831KB)
Pandemic drags on, but people more willing to comply with curbs
Explainer: What is the new ‘Eek’ COVID-19 mutation, and will it stymie vaccination efforts?
International Research Collaboration identifies a globally accessible treatment strategy for COVID-19 (PDF, 726KB)
Gelembung perjalanan: Banyak factor perlu dipertimbangkan (Travel bubble: Many factors need to be considered)
Testing key to Tokyo Games not becoming super-spreader
Olympics: Experts fear Tokyo Games could trigger a global Covid-19 super-spreader event
新港民众同意需接种疫苗才能参与航空泡泡计划 (Singapore and HK residents agree that travellers should be vaccinated to take part in air travel bubble)

March 2021

Inhaled vaccines may be better at curbing virus spread: Experts
mRNA vaccines best at protecting against variants
接种疫苗者7月起游普吉岛免隔离公众期待再出国但等待详情出炉 (Vaccinated individuals may travel to Phuket without quarantine from July; Public look forward to travelling aboard again pending details to be released)
The Big Read: A year after the first COVID-19 outbreak in dorms, how has life changed for foreign workers?
Burden and blessing to be city-in-nature, says Desmond Lee
Coronavirus: Indonesia plans ‘one-way’ travel bubble for Singapore tourists to visit Batam and Bintan
ST Big Story: Cap on socialising should remain until more get vaccinated despite few local cases, says expert
NUHS taps RPA in Covid-19 swab tests
Manful’s Story
Strategies used in tackling Covid-19 can help to eliminate TB in S’pore
专家：任何心脏病患都应接种疫苗 (Expert: Patients with heart diseases should get vaccinated) (PDF, 574KB)
讲座：心脏病人应注射冠病疫苗吗 (Health Talk - COVID-19 vaccine: Should heart patients get vaccinated?)
Will air travel bubbles take off or burst? Don’t pack your bags yet, experts say
Weekends burned to train nurses on vaccine (PDF, 562KB)
Asia once led the coronavirus battle. Why is it behind on vaccines?
Singapore plans ‘immunisation certificates’ for Malaysian cargo drivers
More needed help during pandemic, say mental health experts (PDF, 507KB)
Vaccines being redesigned to tackle new variants (PDF, 982KB)
Science Talk: Covid-19 has given S’pore a great opportunity to restructure time use and sleep (PDF, 825KB)
Hampir putus asa apabila disahkan positif Covid-19 (Almost despairing when confirmed positive for Covid-19) (PDF, 455KB)
Home Ground: Ethical issues in vaccine roll-outs (PDF, 1.57KB)
Hong Kong vaccines: information overload, lack of context provoking ‘unnecessary’ fears of Sinovac jabs, experts say
疫苗通行证初现曙光疫下旅游梦有望实现？(Vaccine passes are beginning to see the light. Will travelling wishes be fulfilled during the pandemic?)
Strong T-cell immune response specific to virus can prevent severe COVID-19: Study (PDF, 410KB)
10,000 migrant workers living in dormitories to get Covid-19 vaccine jab
本地研究发现对抗冠病关键T细胞免疫反应可防患上重症 (Local research: T cells key to severity of COVID-19 outcome) (PDF, 883KB)
Global Covid-19 herd immunity may take nearly 5 years, new data suggests (PDF, 1,776KB)
No flu cases at S’pore polyclinics in more than 8 months (PDF, 497KB)

February 2021

Eligible individuals who refuse Covid-19 vaccine endanger themselves and others
国大心脏中心研究显示疫情暴发后心脏病患治疗时间更长 (National University Heart Centre Singapore study shows it took longer for heart attack patients to receive treatment after pandemic outbreak) (PDF, 763KB)
Why that shot in the arm isn’t just another jab (PDF, 3.13MB)
Sharp fall in organ donation numbers amid pandemic (PDF, 865KB)
调查：我国逾七成受访者会劝家中长者接种疫苗 (More than 70% interviewees would persuade their elderly family members to get vaccinated, survey finds) (PDF, 810KB)
小毛病大问题：冠状病毒 (Body SOS: COVID-19 Special)
Playing it safe this CNY (PDF, 458KB)
三度派口罩赶建社区护理设施淡马锡为抗疫献力 (Three distributions of reusable masks to help community stay safe, Temasek contributes to the fight against the pandemic)
Reinfection possible as immunity wanes over time: Experts (PDF, 539KB)
本地专家：虽对65岁及以上者效能较低国人仍应接种莫德纳疫苗 (Experts: Local population should still go for Moderna vaccine shots despite low efficacy for people aged 65-year-old and above)
Side effects for Moderna vaccine similar to Pfizer’s
Chinatown market less packed as measures stepped up
WHO’s Wuhan mission significant but just a first step in tracing Covid-19 origins: Experts
Should I take the COVID-19 vaccine if I have allergies? Anaphylaxis is rare, say experts
Mentally incapacitated, vulnerable and without kin: Who will decide if they can get vaccinated?

January 2021

Coronavirus: why vaccine inequality in Asia threatens the world’s recovery
COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Chinese New Year: Rules, risks and responsibilities
Rise in imported COVID-19 cases due to surge worldwide, but experts say Singapore has 'strong' quarantine measures
What could prolong the COVID-19 pandemic? Experts list the risks and unknowns ahead
本地学者：我国抗疫有力关心弱势不足 (Local expert: Singapore is doing well in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic, but care for vulnerable groups is still inadequate) (PDF, 431KB)
受访专家：更多人返新过年输入病例料再增 (Experts: More people return home for the new year, number of imported cases expected to increase) (PDF, 850KB)
Jururawat rasa terlindung lepas terima vaksin Covid-19 (Nurses feel protected after receiving COVID-19 vaccine) (PDF, 774KB)
本地专家：尽可能戴合格口罩 (Experts: Wear certified masks as much as possible) (PDF, 347KB)
每天可服务逾7万人下月起全国拟设36个疫苗接种中心 (Capable of serving 70,000 people daily, 36 COVID-19 vaccination centres to be set up nationwide from next month onwards) (PDF, 5.16MB)
As Covid-19 rages on, is Singapore risking too much to host the World Economic Forum?
To encourage take-up of Covid-19 vaccine, govt officials will go door-to-door to address concerns: Gan Kim Yong
Recent dorm cases likely sporadic; no cause for alarm: Experts (PDF, 901KB)
新增两社区病例警队行政员和家属确诊与兽医助理夫妇形成感染群 (Police administrative officer and his family members tested positive, linked to police para-veterinarian case) (PDF, 0.98MB)
Singapore experts divided on effect of new COVID-19 strains in virus fight (PDF, 1.43MB)
Technology set to change the face of medical care (PDF, 3.19MB)
Norway deaths could be isolated incident: Experts (PDF, 365KB)
Rise in Covid-19 community cases: No cause for concern yet but people can’t be complacent, experts say
COVID-19: Patients with mild symptoms may hesitate to see a doctor; experts urge public to be vigilant
Coronavirus: could Singapore’s vaccine drive become a victim of the city’s own success?
每天可服务逾7万人下月起全国拟设36个疫苗接种中心 (Capable of serving 70,000 people daily, 36 COVID-19 vaccination centres to be set up nationwide from next month onwards)
Most mutations do not affect virus activity: Expert (PDF, 809KB)
The Big Story: Expert says rise in imported Covid-19 cases not threatening healthcare system yet
New COVID-19 variants: Do the UK and South Africa virus strains pose a danger to Singapore?
防疫周年：疫情时怀孕生子医生遗憾无法上前线 (COVID anniversary: Expecting during the pandemic – doctor regretted not being able to go to the frontline)
Elderly to start getting Covid-19 vaccine earlier, from end-Jan: Lawrence Wong
Why many Asian governments are being cautious on Covid-19 vaccines
Expert on Singapore's COVID-19 vaccination strategy
Go only to trusted sources for vaccine information, says head of COVID-19 vaccination committee
What is vaccine hesitancy and why do some people have it?
Rise in imported cases in Singapore to be expected, say experts (PDF, 646KB)
The Big Story: Rise in S’pore’s imported Covid-19 cases not threatening healthcare system yet, says expert
Covid-19 and young people: What the experts know so far
COVID-19 vaccines rolled out at warp speed – safety, side effects and the big logistical challenges
Experts address concerns over infected SIA steward who drove for Grab (PDF, 800KB)
COVID-19: Why Indonesia is vaccinating its working population first, not elderly
Low risk from new variant with existing measures: Experts (PDF, 1MB)

December 2020

Can my family of more than 8 people dine out together? (PDF, 758KB)
Bosses unlikely to mandate vaccination for staff, say experts
Addressing any concerns may persuade more people to get COVID-19 vaccination: Experts
Experts: Little risk of Covid-19 infection from staying at hotels with guests on SHN (PDF, 527KB)
5% of vaccine stocks to be set aside for those involved in critical work (PDF, 603KB)
Current measures in S'pore adequate against new Covid-19 strains, say experts (PDF, 455KB)
The spirit of collaboration is key in fighting a pandemic
Arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine doesn't signal a quick return to normality: Experts
NUS researchers invent shield to limit spread of infectious diseases such as Covid-19 in dental procedures
13 guests on SHN may have caught virus while at Mandarin Orchard Experts look at possible factors behind infections (PDF, 740KB)
Stepped-up checks on F&B outlets over festive period (PDF, 524KB)
How worried should we be about new coronavirus strain in UK, will vaccines work against it?
Covid-19 vaccines and the long road ahead to normalcy (PDF, 498KB)
Clinics expect greater demand for COVID-19 testing as Singapore resumes more activities
Public hesitancy over getting Covid-19 vaccine will affect its success. What can Singapore do?
8 in 10 here open to Covid-19 jab: ST poll (PDF, 634KB)
Royal Carribbean case: Why do false positives occur and what does this mean for mass Covid-19 testing? (PDF, 621KB)
PCR tests here to stay despite rise in rapid tests, say scientists
Local venues come alive (PDF, 553KB)
Covid-19 cases at Tekka Centre not recent infections but Singapore remains vulnerable to community spread, say experts

November 2020

When to ease curbs on dorm workers? Experts differ (PDF, 517KB)
More cases may emerge but a major cluster unlikely: Experts (PDF, 471KB)
How Covid-19 has impacted the fight against bacterial infections and antimicrobial resistance
Singapore sees longest stretch without local infections (PDF, 557KB)
S’pore reining in virus, but don’t let guard down yet, say experts (PDF, 539KB)
Would you take virus test to go clubbing? (PDF, 683KB)
A COVID-19 vaccine in Singapore? Here's what has to happen first
Can Covid-19 spread through frozen food or food packaging? (PDF, 642KB)
The Big Story: Helping the disadvantaged bridge digital divide; Covid-19 vaccination in S’pore
Covid-19 treatments and their role in war against pandemic (PDF, 701KB)
Expert panel to give advice on safe use of vaccines (PDF, 353KB)
Singapore’s travel easing is a risk game (PDF, 553KB)
Singapore-Hong Kong Air Travel Bubble
Explainer: What is the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine and is an end to the pandemic near?
COVID-19: What is preventing countries lifting border restrictions to travellers from Singapore?
Optimistic About Virus Vaccine Response, NUS's Prof Tambyah Says
Relax curbs or open borders, but not both (PDF, 541KB)
Rocky road for firms in race for Covid-19 test

October 2020

Precaution needed as virus risk on flights can’t be totally eliminated (PDF, 553KB)
Having few cases doesn’t mean Covid-19 is gone (PDF, 618KB)
You can’t always teach an old drug new tricks (PDF, 632KB)
Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble: tourists could spend US$600 on four Covid-19 tests
Covid-19’s Global Divide: As West Reels, Asia Keeps Virus at Bay
NUS team taps AI to evaluate drugs here for treating Covid-19 (PDF, 482KB)
Singapore, Hong Kong in pact on leisure travel (PDF, 383KB)
More seek help for mental health issues amid pandemic (PDF, 574KB)
S’pore, Indonesia establish reciprocal green lane (PDF, 541KB)
Demand for flu vaccines spikes even as cases of flu remain low (PDF, 558KB)
Phase three expected to be calibrated, cautious, say experts (PDF, 633KB)
Restarting cruises – boost for economy, but no plain sailing (PDF, 956KB)
Singaporeans’ opinions mixed over safety of ‘cruises to nowhere’ despite new measures (PDF, 633KB)
S’pore’s first phase 3 antibody trial ready to enrol Covid-19 patients (PDF, 1.14MB)
Firm behind S’pore’s potential vaccine to test freeze-dried version (PDF, 245KB)
Dorscon Orange to stay even as number of Covid cases fall (PDF, 630KB)
6-ways COVID-19 has changed childhood (PDF, 588KB)
Phase three expected to be calibrated, cautious, says experts (PDF, 522KB)

September 2020

Trust critical to bolstering public confidence during crisis: Panel (PDF, 444KB)
Time to resume travel, with precautions in place (PDF, 920KB)
Can rapid tests for Covid-19 give a booster shot to global tourism? (PDF, 502KB)
Lessons from one million (PDF, 598KB)
NUHS harnesses tech to help manage hospital facilities (PDF, 563KB)
Thankful to be alive after family’s battle with virus (PDF, 598KB)
No need to ban food from firms whose products had virus traces: Experts (PDF, 460KB)
Balancing the need to reopen country and keep people safe (PDF, 745KB)
Saliva testing for Covid-19 being assessed for wider use (PDF, 516KB)
Covid-19 tests for 980 food delivery and hawker stall workers (PDF, 574KB)
NUS medical school developing vaccine with Monash University (PDF, 457KB)
Public health v economy a false choice (PDF, 516KB)
Whole-of-nation effort vital in Covid-19 fight: MOH official (PDF, 375KB)
World cannot wait for vaccine, must work with tools at hand: Experts (PDF, 394KB)
Rapid tests kits not used here as they can miss true cases (PDF, 608KB)
Experts: Containing virus the best strategy (PDF, 799KB)
Vitamin D may help in Covid-19 fight, studies show (PDF, 255KB)
Europe may face second wave of infections as winter nears (PDF, 585KB)
Living with Covid-19: The new normal (PDF, 533KB)
Battling pandemic fatigue (PDF, 759KB)
No need to avoid places visited by COVID-19 cases (PDF, 845KB)
How MOM's new ACE group intends to fight COVID-19 infections at previously cleared dormitories
Lessons from a pandemic (PDF, 657KB)
Better to keep expanded testing voluntary: Experts (PDF, 416KB)
S’poreans should not let guard down against virus: Experts (PDF, 796KB)

August 2020

S’pore team studying why some hit by Covid-19 suffer heart damage (PDF, 270KB)
A glimpse into global vaccine race (PDF, 392KB)
Covid-19 reinfection cases rare, experts say (PDF, 507KB)
S'pore scientists find milder variant of COVID-19 virus (PDF, 590KB)
COVID-19 and the risks to the elderly (PDF, 655KB)
Experts dispute claim about 'very infectious' virus variant (PDF, 700KB)
Training doctors for a post-pandemic world (PDF, 639KB)
Poll: Youth likelier to meet more groups for socialising (PDF, 1.07MB)
Very low risk of infection from chilled, frozen food: Experts (PDF, 797KB)
Why are there still reports of workers in dorms being infected? (PDF, 613KB)
One in six in dorms got it, based on offical tally (PDF, 405KB)
Best defence against second wave is caution (PDF, 411KB)
Covid-19 drug from S'pore-based firm to enter final trials soon (PDF, 548KB)
Commentary: In Singapore, battling the COVID-19 threat outside and the dengue peril at home
All bus drivers among 11,000 transport staff to be tested (PDF, 558KB)
Curating lifestyle treats to thank healthcare workers (PDF, 558KB)
Pan Pacific to contribute 25,000 free hotel stays to healthcare workers (PDF, 548KB)
Phase 2 has gone well but curbs must be lifted gradually: Experts (PDF, 701KB)
Fighter jets to soar over hospitals, heartland in tribute to front-line, essential workers (PDF, 606KB)

July 2020

Just 0.3% of cases here admitted to ICU (PDF, 667KB)
Singapore battling third wave of imported Covid-19 cases (PDF, 393KB)
Fight against virus turning into mental battle as fatigue sets in (PDF, 525KB)
Transport hub cluster a cause for concern but to be expected: Experts (PDF, 362KB)
NUHS spearheads care initiatives, seeking essential items to relieve the woes of migrant patients (PDF, 473KB)
Commentary: How far are countries away from second lockdown? (PDF, 481KB)
Vaccines that are under 100% effective can curb outbreaks (PDF, 454KB)
Important to consider who will get vaccination priority (PDF, 431KB)
Covid-19 unlikely to be spread through air-con systems: Experts (PDF, 357KB)
S'pore can avoid 2nd wave if people play their part: Experts (PDF, 488KB)
Community cases in Singapore and risk of resurgence (PDF, 514KB)
Leisure travel unlikely this year or in early 2021 as countries play safe (PDF, 530KB)
Dorm cases: 'Novel' strategy in isolating those most at risk (PDF, 459KB)
On Covid-19 data, experts may sometimes differ (PDF, 316KB)
Vaccine alone not enough to overcome Covid-19: Experts (PDF, 527KB)
Recreational travel this year or early next year unlikely: Expert (PDF, 398KB)
More than 1,300 apply to join ST’s Covid-19 webinar (PDF, 619KB)
Raise hand for early Covid-19 detection (PDF, 631KB)
Explainer: Rise in global Covid-19 toll and its implications
When will it be safe to…? (PDF, 628KB)
Join experts at ST webinar as they discuss Covid-19, six months on (PDF, 599KB)
Virus resurgence sending chills across region (PDF, 507KB)
No cases of reinfection among recovered patients here, says NCID (PDF, 407KB)
Virus resurgence sending chills across region (PDF, 508KB)
NUS develops 3 new designs for test swabs; 40m on the way (PDF, 442 KB)
Experts: Singapore will see resurgence of cases if there are less preventive efforts(PDF, 520KB)
Virus cases in workers’ dorms have not fallen as fast as expected: Experts (PDF, 433KB)
Experts urge vigilance as cases flare up globally (PDF, 367KB)
Airborne transmission unlikely to be big driver of disease, says expert (PDF, 512KB)
Long-term effects of Covid-19 infection being studied here (PDF, 539KB)
Comic Relief: The Covid-19 Chronicles (PDF, 687KB)
Another coronavirus will hit humans within a decade (PDF, 494KB)
Shared Care for more patients with stable chronic conditions (PDF, 680KB)

June 2020

Experts warn against letting guard down as community cases inch up (PDF, 614KB)
Singapore may use saliva as it ramps up testing capacity (PDF, 435KB)
NUHS, startup Bot MD launch bot that monitors Covid-19 patients in worker dorms (PDF, 290KB)
Remdesivir can be used for serious Covid-19 cases in Singapore (PDF, 837KB)
WHO changes tack, now says all should wear masks in public(PDF, 630KB)
Hospitals going back to business as usual (PDF, 476KB)
Comfort cabbies can now deliver meds amid demand surge(PDF, 577KB)
No link between Covid-19 risk and hypertension drugs (PDF, 977KB)

May 2020

Doctors feel 'supported, safe' in fight against virus(PDF, 549KB)
Get kids to wear masks with pride (PDF, 653KB)
Experts caution against use of disinfection tunnels(PDF, 666KB)
Dining in at eateries proven to be highly infectious activity (PDF, 564KB)
Easing of measures like 'stress test' to see what works(PDF, 592KB)
World passes 'tragic milestone' of 5m Covid cases, says WHO (PDF, 723KB)
The cautious, uneasy easing of restrictions (PDF, 733KB)
A patient's COVID-19 journey(PDF, 723KB)
Success stories keep these specialists going(PDF, 581KB)
Hospitals may resume elective procedures in gradual manner (PDF, 673KB)
Two new community cases, lowest figure since April 7; 1,164 discharged (PDF, 528KB)
Why lifting lockdowns and easing restrictions may be the biggest COVID-19 test facing countries
COVID-19 could be with us for a long time, but it can be contained: Head of NCID
Ease curbs carefully to avoid large peak in infections: Expert (PDF, 603KB)
Case tally in dorms lower than what models predicted earlier (PDF, 558KB)
Herd immunity’ doesn’t always work(PDF, 422KB)
Coronavirus: Why a double negative test is needed before discharge
Happy to beat isolation (PDF, 1MB)
‘We learned to smile with our eyes’: Doctors volunteer to care for migrant workers at dormitories hit by COVID-19
Patients at 6 polyclinics who test negative for coronavirus will get results by SMS
Stretched but coping: How Singapore’s healthcare system has cranked up efforts to deal with COVID-19
His heart stopped beating for 16 minutes (PDF, 839KB)

April 2020

Tapping AI to battle Covid-19 (PDF, 890KB)
9 in 10 coronavirus patients housed in isolation facilities
Sustained fall in numbers needed to be sure virus has been stopped
Public healthcare institutions waive delivery fees for prescription meds
Singapore researchers developing sensor to predict clinical respiratory deterioration in patients
Virus cases cross 10,000; experts see tough battle ahead(PDF, 560KB)
New dorm cases to remain high as authorities focus on weak link(PDF, 664KB)
Flexible healthcare system needed to tackle 'smart' virus (PDF, 658KB)
Still no effective treatment for virus: Experts(PDF, 351KB)
Masks shouldn't be seen as only form of protection (PDF, 622KB)
Usefulness of testing population for antibodies unclear(PDF, 559KB)
Elective procedures stopped at hospitals as patient load increases (PDF, 561KB)
Circuit Breaker is working but not as fast as hoped: Experts (PDF, 516KB)
Lifting circuit breaker would raise risk of spread from dorms (PDF, 576KB)
MOH tracks weekly virus average for better sense of trends (PDF, 611KB)
3-year-old girl with virus still in hospital after 29 days(PDF, 415KB)
She builds COVID-19 Translator to help doctors treat foreign patients in Singapore
COVID-19: More than 800 staff from NUHS hospitals swabbing foreign workers at West-side dorms
Coronavirus: Next few days will determine whether circuit breaker can be eased by May 4, say experts (PDF, 705KB)
Blame Covid-19 on human activity, not bats: Expert(PDF, 484KB)
Surge in virus infections strains healthcare system (PDF, 681KB)
7,000 foreign workers in essential services moved out of dormitories(PDF, 599KB)
The Covid-19 pandemic in a comic, by S'porean award-winning graphic artist Sonny Liew
Repeat circuit breakers may be needed: Experts (The Straits Times) (PDF, 602KB)
COVID-19: Psychological impact (Channel NewsAsia)
Coronavirus: Over 200 fines issued for breach of rules on safe distancing (The Straits Times) (PDF, 368KB)
Rising number of local unlinked cases in past 14 days (The Straits Times) (PDF, 516KB)
Up to 70% of those infected may show no symptoms, making virus tough to tackle (The Straits Times)(PDF, 369KB)
Safe to conceive, even in COVID-19 climate, say doctors (The New Paper)(PDF, 2.86MB)
Data suggests unborn child unlikely to be affected in mum gets infected (The Straits Times) (PDF, 942KB)
Out for a run? Avoid slipstream of those ahead (The Straits Times)(PDF, 659KB)
No gathering is harmless while virus lurks (The Straits Times) (PDF, 880KB)
On the front lines of a pandemic (The Straits Times) (PDF, 817KB)
Bouncing back from Sars with more love for nursing (The Straits Times) (PDF, 608KB)
Sars survivor helps tend to potential COVID-19 patients (The Straits Times) (PDF, 782KB)
Preventing an intense spread is in the hands of each person: Experts (The Straits Times) (PDF, 278KB)

March 2020

Singapore scientists on the front lines of fight against COVID-19 (The Straits Times) (PDF, 814KB)
Young adults now make up largest group of patients here (The Straits Times) (PDF, 629KB)
Countries, including Singapore, in race to develop vaccine Singapore kit makes it easier to transport samples for testing (The Straits Times) (PDF, 514KB)
Singapore kit makes it easier to transport samples for testing (PDF, 501KB)
Patients with a history of heart disease should take caution against COVID-19 due to higher risks (Lianhe Zaobao) (PDF, 677KB)
S’pore will have to change strategy if cases keep rising/Children less likely to be sick from COVID-19 (The Straits Times) (PDF, 1.6MB)
Community nurses pay home visits, use tele-conferencing amid COVID-19 outbreak (Channel NewsAsia)
Number of infections here could rise in coming weeks, say experts (The Straits Times) (PDF, 756KB)
Lockdowns need to be timed well: Experts (The Straits Times) (PDF, 68KB)
Commentary: Why Singapore is preparing to tap the brakes to slow COVID-19 spread (Channel NewsAsia)
Expert sheds light on COVID-19 and children (The Straits Times) (PDF, 756KB)
The Women on the front line in NUH's battle against coronavirus (The Sunday Times) (PDF, 630KB)

February 2020

COVID-19 likely to linger for a long time, say experts (The Straits Times) (PDF, 590KB)
No strong proof that people with no symptoms can infect others: Expert (The Straits Times) (PDF, 266KB)
Protecting healthcare workers (The Straits Times) (PDF, 660KB)
Explainer: How should face masks be properly disposed of, and can they be reused? (Today Online)
All hands on deck at public hospitals (The Straits Times) (PDF, 867KB)
Can the coronavirus be spread through the air? (The Straits Times) (PDF, 328KB)
Transmission only via droplets and contact, say S’pore experts (The Straits Times) (PDF, 391KB)
Experts: S'pore's ability to deal with threat has improved since Sars (The Straits Times) (PDF, 583KB)
Coincidence that bats are the hosts for the virus (Lianhe Zaobao) (PDF, 438KB)

COVID-19 Deep-Throat Saliva Test

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The non-invasive COVID-19 deep-throat saliva test is an alternative testing strategy for COVID-19. The video below shows a guide on how oropharyngeal fluid specimens are collected for testing purposes.

Videos: English with Chinese Subtitles | English with Bahasa Indonesian Subtitles | English with Tamil Subtitles

Video Credit: DXD Hub

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