The New Paper - October 22, 2021
The New Paper - October 22, 2021
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In this issue
October 22, 2021
UK expects 100,000 cases a day but no new measures for now
Britain’s government has rejected calls to trigger “Plan B” measures to limit spiralling Covid-19 infection rates, even as it warned that cases could reach as many 100,000 a day over the winter months.
1 min
Russia worried amid detection of Delta Plus
It is believed to be more contagious than Delta, may push rate of new cases up
2 mins
Ronaldo a cautionary tale for Salah
United star’s recent club career suggests that Egyptian could be best served staying at Liverpool
3 mins
Prive Group CEO punched teen, made lewd comments
He pleads guilty to assault, harassment in court for unprovoked attack in lift that left boy, 13, traumatised
2 mins
Man's guilty plea for harassing bus driver set aside after charge disputed
A man who had earlier pleaded guilty in a district court to a harassment charge after he livestreamed a confrontation with an SBS bus driver has had his plea set aside.
1 min
Eateries frustrated by dining-in limit, seek more communication
Restaurateurs have greeted the extension of Covid-19 rules restricting dining-in to two people until Nov 21 with frustration and resignation.
1 min
Courier's error in delivering drug package lands volleyball coach in jail
A volleyball coach who used courier firm Lalamove to deliver a package containing methamphetamine to a drug abuser was caught after the deliveryman sent it to another flat by mistake.
1 min
Businesses in ‘deep despair and disrepair'
Latest extension of curbs could lead to more closures, job losses in retail sector
2 mins
Biennial World Cup must be ‘beneficial to all'
Fifa chief Infantino aims to seek consensus over controversial plans
3 mins
10 ART kits to be delivered to each household from today
From today, around 1,000 postmen will deliver 10 antigen rapid test (ART) kits to households islandwide.
1 min
China's Outbreak Grows As Cities Race To Trace Infections
New Covid-19 cases reported mostly in northern and north-western areas
2 mins
About 250 Passengers Arrive On Two Flights Under Expanded VTL Scheme
About 250 passengers arrived in Singapore yesterday morning on the first two flights under the expanded quarantine-free travel scheme for travellers vaccinated against Covid-19.
2 mins
Fines For Cyclists Who Flout Traffic Rules Doubled To $150
Transport Ministry accepts recommendations made by panel, including not requiring licences for cyclists
2 mins
Homes Reduce Energy Use Amid Price Hikes
Work- or study-from-home arrangements make conserving electricity difficult
2 mins
Primary Pupils To Take ART Every Two Weeks
Regular testing will help inculcate social responsibility among kids
2 mins
S'pore Extends Covid-19 Restrictions Till Nov 21
Move is to protect healthcare system from being overwhelmed; review at two-week mark
2 mins
Smooth Entry At Malls, With Vaccination Status Checks
Entry at shopping malls was smooth yesterday, the first day that rules barring unvaccinated individuals from entering came into effect, following a one-week grace period.
2 mins
US Doctors Successfully Test Pig Kidney Transplant Into Human Patient
For the first time, a pig kidney has been transplanted into a human without triggering immediate rejection by the recipient’s immune system, a potentially major advance that could eventually help alleviate a dire shortage of human organs for transplant.
1 min
Primary pupils to take ART every two weeks
Regular testing will help inculcate social responsibility among kids
2 mins
Dream to watch, nightmare for Klopp
No one entertains like the Reds, but they must settle defence
3 mins
Has Ole Taken Red Devils As Far As He Can?
EPL’s caretaker bosses-turned managers have rarely worked out
3 mins
Christmas Light-Up Beams Message Of Hope, Resilience
Fairy lights, floral decorations, giant video projection set festive mood for Orchard Road
2 mins
ICA Foils Five Attempts To Illegally Import 23,100 Ivermectin Tablets
Five attempts to illegally import an anti-parasitic drug that has been falsely claimed to offer protection against Covid-19 were foiled at Singapore’s borders in the past month.
1 min
Identity Mix-Up In Covid-19 Case Leaves Senior In Tears
Clinic apologises for mistakenly telling 70-year-old woman she has virus after confusion of identical names
2 mins
WHO aims to secure antiviral drugs cheaply
Move is to ensure poorer countries get fair access to treatments and vaccines
2 mins
Silver: I hope Irving gets vaccinated
NBA commissioner Adam Silver hopes Kyrie Irving will eventually get vaccinated and said he respects New York City’s Covid-19 regulations that have put the Brooklyn Nets guard’s season in doubt.
1 min
N. Korea tests submarine-launched missile; no immediate threat, says US
North Korea fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) off its east coast yesterday, the South Korean military said, pulling Japan’s new prime minister off the campaign trail and overshadowing the opening of a major arms fair in Seoul.
1 min
Misinformation on Covid-19 still an issue
Experts advise social media users to be responsible, trust only reliable sources
2 mins
Security firm fined $34,000 for making staff work 20-hour days
A security company did not protect the welfare of its staff, making four of its officers work more than 12 hours a day. Yesterday, the company, Peregrine Security, was fined $34,000.
1 min
Load management not for me: LeBron
Lakers star, 36, says ‘I also feel worse when I play low minutes’
2 mins
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