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Singapore’s dengue ’emergency’ is a climate change omen for the world

Singapore’s dengue ’emergency’ is a climate change omen for the world
07 June, (CNN) : Singapore says it is facing a dengue “emergency” as it grapples with an outbreak of the seasonal disease that has come unusually early this year. The Southeast Asian city-state has already exceeded 11,000 cases — far beyond the 5,258 it reported throughout 2021 — and that was before June 1, when its peak dengue season traditionally... Read More

Singapore maintains current COVID-19 rules, monitors for severe cases

Singapore maintains current COVID-19 rules, monitors for severe cases
SINGAPORE, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Singapore sees no need to tighten COVID-19 curbs for now despite a spike in infections over recent weeks, a top official said on Friday, but will not press ahead with more reopening moves as it monitors for severe cases. The country will take a pause and monitor the situation in hospitals and intensive care units... Read More