Not out of the woods yet; 16 community cases and what we know of them

We’re not out of the woods yet. No one is safe until the world is safe. 29 April 2021 saw 16 cases of COVID-19 infections in the community. One unlinked case Of these 16, 1 is currently unlinked. She is a 39 year-old female Vietnam national who works as a cleaner employed by Octo Jet…

#community_cases #COVID_19 #ICA #Pandemic #Singapore #TTSH

https://sgmatters.com/16-community-cases/

Stricter measures in light of community clusters: 2 social interaction limit

In light of the recent increase in the number of community cases, some of which are unlinked, resulting in the formation of community clusters, stricter measures will be introduced, MOH said in a statement. Social interactions: no more than 2 All individuals should limit their overall number of social interactions, to not more than two…

#community_cluster #COVID_19

https://sgmatters.com/stricter-measures-in-light-of-community-clusters/

Stricter measures from 8 May through 30 May brings us back to Phase 2

Stricter measures which effectively bring us back to Phase 2 will be introduced to manage the evolving community cases and stem transmissions.

#community_clusters #communityspread #COVID_19 #Phase2

https://sgmatters.com/stricter-measures-8-may-through-30-may/

Over 2,200 to be swabbed after VJC student tested positive for COVID

More than 2,200 staff, students, vendors and visitors of VJC will be swabbed after a student there tested positive for COVID-19. The case is currently unlinked.

#Community #COVID_19 #MOE #MOH #Pandemic #VJC

https://sgmatters.com/vjc-student-tested-positive-for-covid/

Changi Airport Terminal Buildings, Jewel closed to public for 14 days

The Changi Airport cluster is the second largest cluster in the community. Staff and workers are urged to stay at home until they tested negative.

#Changi_Airport #ChangiAirport #Community #communitycluster #COVID_19 #MOU #Parliament #Singapore #Workers

https://sgmatters.com/jewel-changi-airport-closed-due-to-covid/

Managing the risk of Indian variant of COVID-19 now found in 44 countries

With B. 1.617 in 44 countries, shutting borders is not an option because we cannot shut the world out. We cannot eliminate the risk but we can manage it by staying calm and united, and adhering strictly to SMM. If you are sick, remove yourself from the community by self-isolating, see a doctor and wait for the result of your swab test. If everyone of us plays our part well, we will overcome.

#B_1_617 #Community #COVID_19 #SHN

https://sgmatters.com/managing-the-risk-of-indian-variant-of-covid-19/

Tan Tock Seng Hospital resumes admissions from 18 May

Tan Tock Seng Hospital will resumes admissions safely after successfully containing the cluster that first emerged on April 27. The hospital has completed six rounds of testing for all inpatients and two rounds for all 12,000 staff on campus. The swabbing results for all sweeps have consistently returned negative,

#Community #progress #TTSH #unity

https://sgmatters.com/tan-tock-seng-hospital-resumes-admissions/

Changi Airport transmission likely occurred when worker assisted family from South Asia

Since the cluster emerged, the cases have peaked on 13 May with few cases thereafter. None of the infected airport workers are in serious condition.

The initial transmission could have occurred when an airport worker assisted a family from South Asia. The family arrived in Singapore on 29 April 2021. They were found to be positive for COVID-19 through their On-Arrival tests.

#Aviation #ChangiAirport #Community #COVID_19 #Singapore

https://sgmatters.com/changi-airport-covid-cluster-2021/

Encounter a racist incident? Make a police report!

If there is racism, make a police report for a thorough investigation and the perpetrator dealt with. There are laws to deal with racism. Don't let a complaint tarnish a whole group of innocent people who have no part in the incident.

#Community #PA #Police #Race #SGMatters #Singapore #Society

https://sgmatters.com/encounter-a-racist-incident-make-a-police-report/

The simultaneous attack on NTUC and PA. A perspective.

Both NTUC and PA have played very critical roles in nation-building. Yet they constantly come under attack, often with misleading information and outright falsehoods. Here's why.

#Community #Singapore #Singaporean #Society #Support #Symbiotic #TOC

https://sgmatters.com/the-simultaneous-attack-on-ntuc-and-pa-a-perspective/

Living with COVID-19 endemic: roadmap to a new normal

COVID-19 will likely be endemic. With vaccination, the risk of infection and transmission are low. Infected people can self-isolate at home.

We already have an effective range of treatments which explains the low mortality rate here. Our researchers actively participate in the development of new treatments. The focus will shift from monitoring the daily number of infections to outcomes: how many fall very sick, how many in the intensive care unit, how many need to be intubated for oxygen, and so on. This is also how influenza is monitored.

#Community #COVID_19 #progress #Singapore #Vaccination

https://sgmatters.com/living-with-covid-19-endemic-roadmap-to-a-new-normal/

F&B Sector To Welcome Easing of Dining In Restrictions

The good news you've been waiting for: easing of dining-in restrictions. At the same time, let's be mindful that in the midst of all these uncertainties, many workers in the F&B industry are also worried about job security.

Thankfully, the Tripartite Workgroup on Lower-Wage Workers, is exploring ways to improve the well-being of such workers, including a Progressive Wage Model.

#Community #COVID_19 #Restrictions #Singapore

https://sgmatters.com/fb-sector-to-welcome-easing-of-dining-in-restrictions/

NTUC FairPrice to offer discounts to lower-income families

More support for low income families to help them with costs. Now, blue CHAS card holder can enjoy 3% discount every Thursday until the end of 2021. Every little bit counts.

#Community #NTUC #Singapore #Welfare

https://sgmatters.com/ntuc-fairprice-to-offer-discounts-to-lower-income-families/

A consistent effort to show kindness to our migrant workers

All the isolation and separation has resulted in a mental health risk to our migrant workers. We can all do our part, by befriending our migrant workers and showing them some kindness and care.

Over the June holidays, more than 150 children banded together to bake cupcakes and cookies for some 7,000 migrant workers, to thank them for helping to build Singapore. This goes to show that you are never too young to contribute or show that you care!

#Community #COVID_19 #MigrantWorkers #Welfare

https://sgmatters.com/a-consistent-effort-to-show-kindness-to-our-migrant-workers/

River Valley High School tragedy spotlights the importance of mental wellness in youths and workplaces

Mental stress can happen anywhere, at home, in school or workplace.

The River Valley tragedy has taught us that mental wellness is of utmost importance. We can show empathy, listen to one another and choose to edify. In the workplace, a little kindness can go a long way. And a quick chat with a colleague can help us feel motivated and regain our strength again.

#ChanChunSing #Community #MentalWellness #RiverValleyHighSchool #Society #Solidarity #Welfare

https://sgmatters.com/river-valley-high-school-tragedy-spotlights-the-importance-of-mental-wellness-in-youths-and-workplaces/

Meet the people faithfully speaking for lower wage workers

Meet the people who have been faithfully speaking up and working to uplift low wager workers including the 'father' of Progressive Wage Model.

Mr Lim Swee Say believes that these workers must be assured of career progression and that wage growth should not be stagnant. He believes that workers can upskill, be promoted and hence receive higher salaries. Therefore, he designed the PWM to be a wage ladder rather than Minimum Wage which would become a wage ceiling. It is this unwavering belief that saw the birth of the PWM and the uplifting of lower wage workers!

#Community #Jobs #ProgressiveWageModel #Support #UpSkill #Wages #Workers

https://sgmatters.com/meet-the-people-faithfully-speaking-for-lower-wage-workers/

Employees with positive Covid-19 ART tests are entitled to paid sick leave

MOM has announced that employees who test positive for the Covid ART test are entitled to paid sick leave and should recover at home.

#Community #COVID_19 #Healthcare #Jobs

https://sgmatters.com/employees-with-positive-covid-19-art-tests-are-entitled-to-paid-sick-leave/

NTUC FairPrice’s role during Covid-19 in serving the community

I don’t think you can be a Singaporean without knowing what NTUC FairPrice is. But how many of us actually understand the story and mission behind this supermarket chain? FairPrice commonly criticised for being expensive Every time a new announcement is made pertaining to FairPrice, even if it’s good news like giving the Pioneer Generation…

#Community #COVID_19 #FairPrice

https://sgmatters.com/ntuc-fairprices-role-during-covid-19-in-serving-the-community/

Is it time to finally talk about mental wellness in the workplace?

A paradigm shift is needed towards the way we treat mental wellness in the workplace. Instead of treating it like a taboo subject, we should be moving towards having a greater competency at handling it.

#Community #COVID19 #MentalWellness

https://sgmatters.com/is-it-time-to-finally-talk-about-mental-wellness-in-the-workplace/

4G Leadership: why you can be excited about Lawrence Wong

Lawrence Wong led the Singapore delegation to UNESCO for the heritage award for the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Together with the ministerial team, he kept Singapore safe so that we could live life normally.

There’s another side of Lawrence that few know. He plays the guitar and sings and loves animals.

#4GLeader #Community #COVID_19 #Education #future #Garden #HDB #Heritage #PAP #Politics #Singapore #UNESCO

https://sgmatters.com/4g-leadership-lawrence-wong/