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Is it possible to get COVID-19 twice? If so, how often can you fall sick with it?
If falling sick with COVID-19 once was not painful enough, many people worldwide are coming down with the virus twice or more. In the early days of the pandemic, people rarely were infected more than once. However, The Omicron variant, which started making rounds in late November 2021, has turned the situation around. In Singapore, …
COVID-19 and children: Everything parents should know
“What should I do if my child has COVID-19?” is a commonly asked question that has crossed every parent’s mind during the pandemic. Especially now that children under the age of 12 are beginning to make up most of the COVID-19 cases admitted to the hospital. While the idea that the virus typically causes a …
Your guide to COVID-19 vaccination and moving to Singapore
Have you been following news from the land “Down Under”? Tennis player Novak Djokovic has had his Australian visa canceled for circumventing the country’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement for entry, and this row has sparked debate worldwide on whether such a requirement is fair or just. But that’s beside the point because more and more countries …
Singapore COVID-19 vaccine update: Overseas vaccinations recognition and kids vaccinations
Singapore began recognizing COVID-19 vaccines that come under World Health Organization’s (WHO) emergency use list on August 10th, 2021. AstraZeneca, Sinovac, Sinopharm, and Johnson & Johnson are some of the WHO-approved vaccines. Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) recently announced this update as the country prepared for its initial step in reopening the economy, including dine-in …
How to protect your child’s mental wellbeing during the COVID-19 lockdown
Despite being a public health emergency first and foremost, COVID-19 is also impacting children’s education and health. With school closures, lockdowns, and social isolation, children don’t get to live their normal lives. The ongoing pandemic has been a great cause of stress for parents across the globe, many of whom are juggling working from home …
Singapore ranks near the top in Nikkei’s COVID-19 Recovery Index
Good news! Singapore’s road to recovery post-pandemic is looking promising, as found by Nikkei’s COVID-19 Recovery Index. If you live in the Lion City or are soon to move there, you’ll be glad to know that you’re/you’ll be in good hands. Discover more about the index, how it’s calculated, and see how the city-state compares …
How to network effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic
When was the last time you networked? Chances are, this was before the COVID-19 pandemic consumed the world. Whether you used to have water cooler chats at the office or go out for after-work drinks with colleagues, networking was probably something that felt natural and enjoyable – not something you had to go out of …
3 top tips for New Year’s resolutions ideas during the COVID-19 pandemic
Welcoming the new year as an expat may feel very different this time around, given the torrid challenges of 2020 and the fact that we can’t get together to celebrate like we normally do. But like every year, we all need to spend essential time thinking of a few ‘achievable’ New Year’s resolutions. While it …
Travel tips to and from Singapore: Covid-19 insurance and latest restrictions
COVID-19 has no doubt cancelled or delayed countless trips for aspiring travelers. With the dwindling cases and the Ministry of Health (MOH) taking steps to reopen Singaporean borders, now might be a good time to prepare for travel again. In 2020, a traveler’s greatest nightmare is a positive COVID-19 diagnosis and forced quarantine overseas in …
The latest updates on the COVID-19 situation in Singapore
Singapore’s earlier waves of imported COVID-19 cases have now dwindled as a result of border closures, with most of the cases since April involving foreign migrant workers in dormitory clusters. While there are no more than 5 community cases each day, it’s important to remain vigilant and take precautions. Given how quickly the tides can …
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