SINGAPORE - The rise in imported Covid-19 cases here has been expected by scientists, who say it is an indication of Singapore lifting border restrictions, and the success of measures to screen out infections amid a rise in cases globally.
The number of daily cases were in the double digits, compared to between October and November last year when fewer than 10 imported cases were recorded daily.
Singapore had unilaterally lifted border restrictions since September, gradually allowing into the country visitors from Brunei, China, New Zealand, Vietnam, Australia and Taiwan.
This easing of restrictions was also extended to new work permit and S Pass applications across all sectors, to alleviate the manpower shortage faced by businesses.
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PublishedDec 30, 2020, 12:32 pm SGT
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Naval chief felicitates National Security Course graduates at NDU
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Naval chief felicitates National Security Course graduates at NDU
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) - Chief of the Naval, Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi Thursday congratulated the graduates of National Security Course-21 at the Graduation Ceremony held here at the National Defense University (NDU).
The naval chief was the chief guest at the graduation ceremony, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release.
The Graduation Ceremony, marked the culmination of ‘National Security Course’ and was attended by participants from Civil Services of Pakistan, along with members from the armed forces.
The chief guest, while addressing the graduates, congratulated them on their achievements.