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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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NUHS Resources

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

19 September 2021
In the Lianhe Zaobao article "专家：大量人口染疫后确诊病例增幅将放缓 (Experts: Increase in COVID-19 cases will slow down after a large number of people are infected)", A/Prof Hsu shared insights on the rise on COVID-19 cases and the impact on the community if the infection rate increases.

Once most of the population recover from the epidemic, the natural immunity generated can further increase the immunity brought about by vaccines or previous infections and the number of confirmed cases will begin to decrease.

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

5 August 2021
Prof Teo advised in The Straits Times article "Rise in clusters, cases not as worrying with more jabbed: Experts" that everyone from households with unvaccinated people, especially seniors, to be prudent with their social interactions and movements in public, forming a protective "social bubble" to minimise exposure to the virus.

A high number of clusters is an "indirect consequence" of high vaccination rates, as vaccinated people have few to no symptoms and may not realise they are infected when they go about their daily activities.

Professor Dale Fisher
Group Director of Medicine, NUHS

5 August 2021
In The Straits Times article, "Rise in clusters, cases not as worrying with more jabbed: Experts", Prof Fisher weighed in on the rise in number of Covid cases and clusters and noted that there is a real possibilty that Singapore will enter "endemic policy mode" before the number of cases and clusters are reduced to levels of a few months ago.

As we approach 80 per cent immunity by the end of the month, I would expect there to still be many cases, but the number of new severe cases should plateau as more become immune.

COVID-19 Media Stories

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

2021: Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct

October 2021

Unvaccinated are 8½ times more likely to die from virus
卫生部：德尔塔潜伏期短 14天没新病例感染群可除名 (MOH: Delta has short incubation period; clusters without new cases for 14 days can be delisted)
Primary school pupils required to take Covid-19 antigen rapid test every 2 weeks: MOE
More Covid-19 patients in Singapore reported to have died in October than 18 months prior
Temasek Foundation to offer free mouth gargle for all Singapore households
The Big Story: ICU capacity in S'pore hospitals 'very fluid', says expert
Respite for healthcare workers with move to allow overseas leave
US prof keen to work with S’pore on app that alerts users to Covid-19 risk
稳定疫情阶段五天后结束防疫条例该松该紧? (Stabilisation Phase to end in five days, should the measures be relaxed or tightened?)
IN FOCUS: Leaving on a jet plane - Will vaccinated travel lanes provide relief for travel-starved Singapore?
Keakraban rakan sekerja ringankan tugas di waktu mencabar (The intimacy of co-workers eases tasks in challenging times)
Cekal jaga pesakit COVID-19 di ICU walau sedang hamil (Taking care of COVID-19 patients in the ICU while pregnant)
Infected VTL travellers unlikely to impact community transmission
打追加剂可选另一款mRNA疫苗专家：有益但暂无科学证明 (Different mRNA vaccine can be chosen for booster jab; Experts: Beneficial but no scientific data)
Singapore confronts the division and fear that come from living with Covid
'I haven't seen the daylight in ages': Pressure on healthcare workers as COVID-19 cases spike
Keeping seniors safe and saving beds
疫苗助降冠病死亡风险专家：年长者高血压不能打疫苗错误观念 (Vaccines help to reduce the risk of deaths from COVID-19; Experts: misconception that elderly people with high blood pressure cannot be vaccinated)
‘Walau alami pandemic terus lakukan pemeriksaan buah dada’ (‘Despite the pandemic, continue to do breast examinations’)
Singapore’s rocky reopening is still a model for ending the ‘COVID zero’ era of pandemic
How to live with endemic COVID-19? Paul Tambyah explains
Keeping seniors safe and saving beds
专家：程序简化可有效管理确诊和接触者风险可通过个人责任降低 (Experts: Simplified procedures can manage confirmed cases and contacts effectively; risks can be reduced through personal responsibility)
Should we still be worried about the number of new daily Covid-19 cases in S’pore?
They had the vaccines and a plan to reopen. Instead they got cold feet.
NUS, NTU scientists and doctors develop new way to detect COVID-19 viral RNA in the air
Explainer: The ‘serious errors, signs of potential fraud’ that scientists found from trials of ivermectin use for Covid-19
Reopening set to resume once cases stabilise, say observers
Asean needs better cooperation to respond to future pandemics
Private clinics in S'pore seeing demand for Sinovac and Sinopharm as Covid-19 vaccine boosters
'Many mothers feel powerless': Coping with postpartum depression in a pandemic
卫生科学局：治疗寄生虫药物没抗疫成效在本地未获准预防或治疗冠病 (HSA: Antiparasitic drug not effective and not approved locally to prevent or treat COVID-19)
官网冠病“黑区”减半乌节一带出现更多确诊者 (Number of COVID-19 ‘hotspots’ on official website halved; more positive cases reported around Orchard Road)
Hospitals set up temporary structures for Covid-19 cases
Supporters who believe ivermectin can treat Covid-19 unfazed by ill effects, say drug has ‘good safety record’
Experimental COVID-19 pill
专家：建议热点区域地图应列出每区确诊率 (Experts: Map of hotspots should indicate infection rates)
A confused population cannot pull together to fight a pandemic
王乙康：试行居家康复期间病例激增虽已做准备仍措手不及 (Ong Ye Kung: Government has always planned for ‘big surge’ in cases but was caught off guard during Home Recovery pilot)
Over 1.2m ART kits to be given to public officers for testing regime
Map shows areas frequented by patients
Daily Covid-19 numbers should not blur bigger picture, cause unintended pain
Singapore’s coronavirus cases could reach 10,000 a day in next two weeks

September 2021

Singapore strategy of living with COVID raises concerns, hope
In lockdown for 18 months, Singapore’s migrant workers yearn for freedom
ART kit vending machines make a difference at S'pore hospitals, firms
Supermarket chains say supply of fruit, veggies sufficient
客工宿舍病例虽攀升专家：重症概率低问题不大 (Experts: Despite rising dormitory cases, probability of severe disease remains low and not a major issue)
S’poreans cut dine-in, physical activities amid Covid-19 fears
Explainer: Where Singapore stands in its fight against Covid-19 and why a mindset shift is needed
Singapore migrant workers are still living in Covid lockdown
Singapore’s current COVID-19 policies are effective, can handle surge in cases, say experts
Precautions to take at home when family members test positive
晨光 – 大数据新视力: 为何接种率达标死亡例却不减 (Morning Express – why is the vaccination rate on target but deaths have not decreased?)
住院冠病病患超过1000人专家担心医疗系统不胜负荷 (More than 1,000 hospitalised COVID-19 patients – experts fear that healthcare system will be overwhelmed)
Vaccines keeping severe cases in check: Experts
The Big Story: With over 1,000 COVID-19 patients in hospitals in S’pore, will there be tighter restrictions?
Covid surge a ‘rite of passage’ on return to normality, says Singapore health chief
长期冠病留下难以承受的痛 (Long COVID leaves unbearable pain)
Calls grow among experts in Singapore for mandatory vaccination as Covid-19 cases spike
Some public hospitals in S’pore seeing surge in Covid-19 positive & suspect cases at A&E
专家：大量人口染疫后确诊病例增幅将放缓 (Experts: Increase in COVID-19 cases will slow down after a large number of people are infected)
Home-based learning for P1 to P5 pupils from Sept 27 till PSLE ends
Explainer: Are Covid-19 vaccine booster shots necessary for everyone?
How does a luxury hotel turn itself into a stay-home notice facility? Behind the scenes at the Conrad Centennial
Pace of reopening depends on price S’pore is ready to pay
Singapore's COVID-19 reproduction number is above 1. What does this mean and should we be concerned?
Covid-19 heroes get a boost
Asia’s Covid-19 success stories warily ponder post-vaccination moves
Have guidelines for moving forward and living with COVID-19
Why home isolation is key to Singapore’s transition to endemic living
Singapore reports biggest spike in Covid cases in a year despite 81% vaccination rate
Seriously ill COVID-19 patients double in vaccine pace-setter Singapore
Singapore reaches 80 pc double-vaccination rate but life is not returning to norm
Singapore faces crucial weeks ahead in Covid-19 fight
Singapore eases movement restrictions for migrant workers in dormitories
Unlinked cases less relevant when S’pore treats Covid-19 as endemic
Will approval be given for children under 12 to get the vaccine?
Should I wear gloves to touch fruits and vegetables at markets?
In Singapore, ‘living with Covid-19’ feels like walking a tightrope of uncertainty, residents say
Choosing the best option when none is ideal
Is tracking daily case numbers still relevant as Singapore lives with endemic Covid-19?
Mandatory self-testing for migrant workers in dorms from Sept 13
Professor Dale Fisher on Singapore's new measures to slow down spread of COVID-19
Singapore Covid-19 fight: No good options going forward, so it is a matter of choosing the least bad one
Some Singaporeans buy ivermectin online to treat Covid-19 though experts warn it is unproved, potentially dangerous
Infections linked to bus interchanges grow to 416
Footfall plunges at Bugis Junction as cluster grows
Singapore scientists’ novel rapid test a boon for vaccine developers
Rich Asians Jump Booster Shot Queue Amid Vaccine Shortages
Bus interchanges clusters could be super-spreader events, says expert

August 2021

Singapore residents who took Sinovac turn to Pfizer to up their antibody counts, amid debate on booster shots
Booster jabs: Some may get different shot from before
Those vaccinated ‘much less likely’ to need the ICU: Experts
At least 120 bus drivers in various interchanges infected
Covid-19 vaccination milestone of 80% may see further easing of restrictions: Experts
Plan to let migrant workers into community still on hold after new Covid-19 clusters in dorms over past month
Are vaccine booster shots necessary? What we know about a possible 3rd COVID-19 jab
Singapore is trying to do what no other country has done: pivot away from COVID-zero. Will it work?
62 cases detected at Woodlands dorm were fully vaccinated: MOM
Why the surge in deaths amid more people getting vaccinated?
Delta strain behind the rising death toll from Covid-19
Singapore prepares for long term life - and death - with COVID-19
Singapore on track to further ease curbs this week
Little risk to commuters at Bishan, Sengkang bus interchanges: Experts
Why jabs are critical for those with chronic issues (PDF, 660KB)
Covid-19 patients can spread virus by breathing: Study
Body and Soul Season 9 Episode 1 – Vaccination
Divergent lives from tomorrow for the vaccinated and unvaccinated
If I am not vaccinated, can I eat in a restaurant from tomorrow?
Professor Dale Fisher on challenges of “vaccinated versus vaccinated” approach
Elderly couple who put off Covid jabs end up in ICU
Time for Singapore to firm up Covid-19 exit strategy: Experts
Thinner crowds at hospitals as visitor ban kicks in
Rise in clusters, cases not as worrying with more jabbed: Experts
8 bus drivers positive for Covid-19 as at July 30; LTA says no impact on bus operations
Right time for some easing of Covid-19 measures: Experts
Covid-19 transmission via contaminated surfaces at Jurong Fishery Port possible, but may not be main route
Actress-DJ warns against exercising after Covid jabs
Singapore team finds drug cocktail effective against Covid-19 Delta variant
Will new variants lead to more severe outbreaks? Experts say chances low (PDF, 718KB)

July 2021

More severe cases of Covid-19 likely as numbers triple in 2 weeks: Experts
Over 225,000 Covid-19 self-test kits given out
A closer look at the ‘inevitable’ rise in Covid-19 cases in schools as community infections surge
Singapore braces for a leap of faith in its COVID-19 strategy
Some parents call for full home-based learning after spate of cases among students; MOE says schools remain safe
Singapore on track to ease curbs in August, says expert
Singapore ministers, MPs try out COVID-19 breathalyser test at Parliament
Higher numbers of unlinked Covid-19 cases in S’pore due to slower identification of linkages: Experts
Singapore’s return to tighter rules raises the question: what does living with Covid-19 really mean?
Vaccinated people getting infected doesn’t mean jab isn’t effective: Experts
Singapore planned to live with COVID-19. So how are we back in Phase 2 (Heightened Alert)?
Pandemic pounds – kids gained them too (PDF, 854KB)
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)

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.

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