Healthcare
Gov't tightens border control measures to curb COVID-19 spread
Gov't tightens border control measures to curb COVID-19 spread
Travellers will need to take PCR tests upon arrival in Singapore.
Gov't clarifies stance on use of TraceTogether data for police probes
The government will pass a piece of legislation outlining how contract tracing data will be used.
Hyphens Pharma subsidiary granted e-pharmacy license
It aims to support medical clinics with e-pharmacy service.
Daily Briefing: 1,000 self-employed asked to return SIRS payouts; 440,000 Singaporeans eligible for matched CPF savings scheme
And BeeNext backs Finja’s $11.9m funding.
Raffles Medical Group expects uptick in net profit: report
Domestic medical services largely normalised in H2 2020.
Daily Briefing: Migrant workers to get monthly access to community under pilot next year; Helicap partners with Credit Saison on $13.34m impact debt pilot
And second stage of Thomson-East Coast Line further delayed to Q3 2021.
Hummingbird, Tempus collaborate to harness AI-driven precision medicine
One percent of all solid tumors harbor NRG1 fusions, a rare genetic mutation that drives malignancies.
Moderna confirms COVID-19 vaccine supply agreement with MOH
The vaccine has a 94.1% efficacy rate against COVID-19.
Singapore to enter Phase 3 of reopening in two weeks
Capacity limit in public places will be eased up to eight people.
High Court grants DBS application to wind up Novena Global Healthcare
One of the founders, Nelson Loh, has reportedly left Singapore.
PM Lee to deliver address on COVID-19 situation
The speech will be broadcastt live via the PM’s Facebook page.
Majority to take COVID-19 vaccine if family, friends got it first: survey
Around 60% believe that a vaccine is safe if authorities have endorsed it.
Singapore approves saliva-based COVID-19 testing
The test kits will be used in a new COVID-19 testing lab at Changi Airport.
Pandemic boosts demand for healthcare jobs: report
Government helps ease locals and newly graduates into employment.
Daily Briefing: NTU to offer free COVID-19 testing for hall residents; 19% of employers in SG think hiring activity will never recover to pre-COVID-19 levels
And SG’s Claritas HealthTech to acquire tele-radiology player IHV.
Thomson Medical Group launches subsidiary Thomson X
The subsidiary aims to partner with healthtech startups, international associations.
Medtecs to transfer to SGX mainboard
The transfer is designed to attract institutional investors.
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