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Singapore Government enforces new restrictions as COVID cluster grows

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3 years ago

May 5, 2021

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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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‘Rust’ will premiere at the Polish film festival, three years after fatal incident

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October 4, 2024

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The controversial film ‘Rust’, plagued by tragedy since 2021’s fatal on-set shooting involving Alec Baldwin, is finally set to premiere in Europe.

The movie faced extensive delays and legal challenges following the tragic incident that resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

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Biden is “discussing” support for Israel over Iran oil strike

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October 4, 2024

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The Biden administration believes it’s still “appropriate” for Israel to continue its ground and air attacks on Hezbollah.

The Middle East is a tinder box as Israel retaliates to Iran’s bombing earlier this week as well as fighting Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis in Gaza, Lebanon and Yemen. But what are the economic and geo-political implications? #featured #trending

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Israel weighs response to Iran, Biden says he would not back nuclear site strikes

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14 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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After Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel–the country is weighing its response.

Tensions in the Middle East are surging after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel, marking a significant escalation in the region’s ongoing conflict.

This development has raised concerns about broader military confrontations, with global powers closely monitoring the situation.

The attack has intensified fears of a wider regional war, as Israel responds with its own military actions.

Ruthie Blum, a former adviser at the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a senior contributing editor at JNS, and the co-host of “Israel Undiplomatic” on JNS TV joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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