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UK expects 100,000 cases a day but no new measures for now
The New Paper

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.

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October 22, 2021
Russia worried amid detection of Delta Plus
The New Paper

Russia worried amid detection of Delta Plus

It is believed to be more contagious than Delta, may push rate of new cases up

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October 22, 2021
Ronaldo a cautionary tale for Salah
The New Paper

Ronaldo a cautionary tale for Salah

United star’s recent club career suggests that Egyptian could be best served staying at Liverpool

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October 22, 2021
Prive Group CEO punched teen, made lewd comments
The New Paper

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

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October 22, 2021
Man's guilty plea for harassing bus driver set aside after charge disputed
The New Paper

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.

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October 22, 2021
Eateries frustrated by dining-in limit, seek more communication
The New Paper

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.

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October 22, 2021
Courier's error in delivering drug package lands volleyball coach in jail
The New Paper

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.

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October 22, 2021
Businesses in ‘deep despair and disrepair'
The New Paper

Businesses in ‘deep despair and disrepair'

Latest extension of curbs could lead to more closures, job losses in retail sector

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October 22, 2021
Biennial World Cup must be ‘beneficial to all'
The New Paper

Biennial World Cup must be ‘beneficial to all'

Fifa chief Infantino aims to seek consensus over controversial plans

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October 22, 2021
10 ART kits to be delivered to each household from today
The New Paper

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.

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October 22, 2021
China's Outbreak Grows As Cities Race To Trace Infections
The New Paper

China's Outbreak Grows As Cities Race To Trace Infections

New Covid-19 cases reported mostly in northern and north-western areas

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October 21, 2021
About 250 Passengers Arrive On Two Flights Under Expanded VTL Scheme
The New Paper

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.

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October 21, 2021
Fines For Cyclists Who Flout Traffic Rules Doubled To $150
The New Paper

Fines For Cyclists Who Flout Traffic Rules Doubled To $150

Transport Ministry accepts recommendations made by panel, including not requiring licences for cyclists

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October 21, 2021
Homes Reduce Energy Use Amid Price Hikes
The New Paper

Homes Reduce Energy Use Amid Price Hikes

Work- or study-from-home arrangements make conserving electricity difficult

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October 21, 2021
Primary Pupils To Take ART Every Two Weeks
The New Paper

Primary Pupils To Take ART Every Two Weeks

Regular testing will help inculcate social responsibility among kids

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October 21, 2021
S'pore Extends Covid-19 Restrictions Till Nov 21
The New Paper

S'pore Extends Covid-19 Restrictions Till Nov 21

Move is to protect healthcare system from being overwhelmed; review at two-week mark

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October 21, 2021
Smooth Entry At Malls, With Vaccination Status Checks
The New Paper

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.

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October 21, 2021
US Doctors Successfully Test Pig Kidney Transplant Into Human Patient
The New Paper

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.

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October 21, 2021
Primary pupils to take ART every two weeks
The New Paper

Primary pupils to take ART every two weeks

Regular testing will help inculcate social responsibility among kids

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October 21, 2021
Dream to watch, nightmare for Klopp
The New Paper

Dream to watch, nightmare for Klopp

No one entertains like the Reds, but they must settle defence

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October 21, 2021
Has Ole Taken Red Devils As Far As He Can?
The New Paper

Has Ole Taken Red Devils As Far As He Can?

EPL’s caretaker bosses-turned managers have rarely worked out

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October 20, 2021
Christmas Light-Up Beams Message Of Hope, Resilience
The New Paper

Christmas Light-Up Beams Message Of Hope, Resilience

Fairy lights, floral decorations, giant video projection set festive mood for Orchard Road

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October 20, 2021
ICA Foils Five Attempts To Illegally Import 23,100 Ivermectin Tablets
The New Paper

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.

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October 20, 2021
Identity Mix-Up In Covid-19 Case Leaves Senior In Tears
The New Paper

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

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October 20, 2021
WHO aims to secure antiviral drugs cheaply
The New Paper

WHO aims to secure antiviral drugs cheaply

Move is to ensure poorer countries get fair access to treatments and vaccines

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October 20, 2021
Silver: I hope Irving gets vaccinated
The New Paper

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.

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October 20, 2021
N. Korea tests submarine-launched missile; no immediate threat, says US
The New Paper

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.

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October 20, 2021
Misinformation on Covid-19 still an issue
The New Paper

Misinformation on Covid-19 still an issue

Experts advise social media users to be responsible, trust only reliable sources

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October 20, 2021
Security firm fined $34,000 for making staff work 20-hour days
The New Paper

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.

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October 20, 2021
Load management not for me: LeBron
The New Paper

Load management not for me: LeBron

Lakers star, 36, says ‘I also feel worse when I play low minutes’

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October 20, 2021

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