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Singapore Government enforces new restrictions as COVID cluster grows

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3 years ago

May 5, 2021

Anthony Lucas

Singapore is tightening COVID-19 restrictions in response to the city-state’s worst flare-up in months.

A cluster linked to a major hospital in Singapore has now grown to 40 cases.

This includes five fresh infections recorded yesterday.

There will now be a five person limit for social gatherings – that’s down from eight.

Gyms will also be closed – and fewer employees will be allowed in offices

Meanwhile travellers from higher risk countries will now have to spend 21 days – instead of 14 – in quarantine.

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The move won’t affect travelers from Australia who are only required to self isolate until they test negative.

But it could be a setback for a travel bubble – which is being discussed between the nations.

Singaporean authorities hope the tightening of restrictions means another lockdown, “circuit breaker” as it is known locally can be avoided however one isn’t being ruled out if cases in the community keep climbing.

The new measures will come into force this weekend – and will be in place until the end of the month.

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Boeing’s bad luck continues following Starliner malfunction

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15 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Long-awaited first crewed test flight of the new Starliner space capsule was called off over a technical issue that launch teams could not resolve in time.

Originally scheduled for liftoff from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, the mission aimed to demonstrate Starliner’s capabilities and certify it for regular crewed flights to the ISS, as reported by Reuters.

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Will Australia’s foreign investment rule create an economic boost?

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15 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australian Treasurer Dr. Jim Chalmers announced an overall of foreign investment rules ahead of the budget.

Australia is set to announce a significant decline in its projected gross debt, signalling a more optimistic outlook for the country’s fiscal health.

The Airport Economist, Professor Tim Harcourt at UTS joins to discuss.

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Is Russia planning a sabotage across Europe?

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17 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Intelligence agencies across Europe have issued warnings of a potential plot orchestrated by Russia aimed at sabotaging key infrastructure and destabilising nations.

On this episode of Hot Shots – Russia could be planning a sabotage across Europe, Trump is facing jail, a painting valued over ten million is discovered and Beoing look to ignite the commercial space race.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Veronica Dudu join to discuss.