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Karaoke bars at centre of latest Singapore cluster

Karaoke bars at centre of latest Singapore cluster © Getty Images Singapore s nightlife industry has emerged as its latest covid cluster Karaoke lounges have become Singapore s latest virus cluster, making up for a majority of the 56 cases the country recorded on Wednesday. The figure is the highest daily total Singapore has seen in 10 months, Some 41 cases have been linked to these lounges, which typically see hostesses interact with customers. The lounges were closed months ago as part of lockdown measures, but several obtained licenses to operate as food and beverage outlets instead. The latest cluster comes as Singapore gradually eases virus restrictions - allowing people to meet in larger groups and rolling back some dining restrictions.

Experts highly doubt claims of Singapore variant

Ministry of Health Denies Reports of Singapore COVID Variant in India

Ministry of Health Denies Reports of Singapore COVID Variant in India Newsweek 5 hrs ago Natalie Colarossi © ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP/Getty Images Singapore s ministry of health denied a claim from India that a new strain of COVID-19 was detected on the island nation. Here, a healthcare worker dressed in personal protective equipment collects a COVID-19 nasal swab sample in Singapore on April 27, 2020 Singapore s Ministry of Health on Tuesday said there is no truth whatsoever to a claim from India that a deadly new COVID-19 variant has been detected on the island nation. The statement came after Dehli s chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal, called for a pause on flights from Singapore to India, claiming that the new strain is extremely dangerous for children. Kejriwal added that the new variant could result in a third major coronavirus outbreak, at a time when India is already struggling to contain infections.

Singapore extends quarantine to 21 days on most travelers

Singapore extends quarantine to 21 days for most travelers Cameron Jenkins © Getty Images Singapore extends quarantine to 21 days for most travelers Singapore is set to extend quarantine periods for travelers who are entering the country from nations that have high coronavirus positivity rates to 21 days. The move, which was announced on Tuesday, comes as the country implements stricter rules on social gatherings and tightens mitigation measures in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus, according to Reuters. The extension will increase the period of quarantine from 14 days to 21 days and will go into effect on Saturday. Along with the quarantine requirement, Singapore will extend checks on where incoming travelers have been prior to entering the country. The checks will require information about the traveler s whereabouts three weeks prior to arrival in Singapore, upping the time frame from the current two-week period, the news outlet noted.

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