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Former Eu Yan Sang Holdings chairman dies

SINGAPORE: Dr Richard Eu Keng Mun, former chairman of Eu Yan Sang Holdings from 1978 to 1993, will be remembered by his family as a man who cared about his relationships, loved trying new foods, and a leader who gave much to charities and education. ....

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Singapore: Senior citizens to be vaccinated from Jan 27, only 10 imported Covid-19 cases reported on Sat (Jan 23)


Pilot vaccination programmes for the elderly will begin in Ang Mo Kio and Tanjong Pagar on Wednesday(Jan 27, 2021). - The Straits Times/ANN
SINGAPORE, Jan 23 (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore will start Covid-19 vaccination for seniors aged 70 and above from next Wednesday (Jan 27), starting with pilots in Ang Mo Kio and Tanjong Pagar, where larger numbers of the elderly reside.
Between 5,000 and 10,000 seniors in each of the two housing estates will be invited to get vaccinated, said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong during a press conference by the multi-ministry task force for Covid-19 on Friday (Jan 22).
Depending on the response, we may increase or reduce the number. Soon after the pilot. we will begin to roll out to other areas, other precincts progressively, he added. ....

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Singapore: More Covid-19 community cases as complacency sets in, people advised to see doctor if sick


Covid-19 measures will be tightened to stem the spread of the virus, said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong on Friday (Jan 22, 2021). - The Straits Times/ANN
SINGAPORE, Jan 22 (The Straits Times/ANN): Complacency has set in among some people in Singapore, and measures will be tightened to stem the spread of the virus, said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong on Friday (Jan 22).
Gan, who is co-chair of the multi-ministry task force tackling the pandemic, said that the increasing number of community cases recently is worrying, especially with new coronavirus clusters surfacing.
A total of 15 new cases were confirmed in Singapore on Friday, including one in the community. Community cases are rising, with 21 cases in the past seven days, compared with three a week earlier. ....

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