Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Updates

[phtthp]

chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"1969827\" time=\"1585926528\" user_id=\"162894:

Sharing from Ms Violet Lim (Singapore's case 667)
https://www.facebook.com/violetlim/posts/10156745019981695

I only read part 1 of her article. Where to continue reading part 2 or 3 ?

[chenlaoshi]

phtthp\" post_id=\"1969830\" time=\"1585928058\" user_id=\"35251:

chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"1969827\" time=\"1585926528\" user_id=\"162894:

Sharing from Ms Violet Lim (Singapore's case 667)
https://www.facebook.com/violetlim/posts/10156745019981695

I only read part 1 of her article. Where to continue reading part 2 or 3 ?

She just posted part 2 about 20 mins ago: https://www.facebook.com/violetlim/posts/10156748702101695

Part 3 not posted yet (prob. tomorrow)

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.zeit\" post_id=\"1967848\" time=\"1584679229\" user_id=\"171271:

I've been calling for tuition / enrichment centres' closure on other social media platforms, as I believe there might be some LOA and family members who could be infected in the coming days, if they have not already been. Some SHN folks have infected their parents and siblings. Only a matter of days LOA folks returned from their Mar vacays start to infect their family members.

.zeit\" post_id=\"1968476\" time=\"1585121794\" user_id=\"171271:

It's not like it's the tuition centres fault, right? They were all caught unawares last night too. The govt didn't give them advance notice. [/u][/b] If they say they're going to provide distance-learning or Zoom alternatives, then just wait for the ID or link by end Friday. The enrichment materials can be downloaded from their website.

But srsly zac's mom, why the hoo-ha still? Haven't they agreed to give discounts or refund to parents next-term? What else can they do? You just got to make do with whatever solutions they have offered. I can't even ask my parlour to refund my $300 nor enjoy a virtual food massage service, but you at least get 5 weeks of worksheets, video tutorials, supplementary notes, answer keys, marked compos in pdf and 2 hrs of e-coaching.

Isn't that acceptable in extreme times like now? SG tuition centres are not like those in HK and TW which are well-prepared with BCPs due to frequent typhoons. We should all the more be accommodating to our local tuition centres who are trying to their best to do all they can to help our kids. Most tuition centres are also worried about rental issues and rebates.

I've no issue how centres deliver their lessons. Zoom is very effective IMO. Not sure about BBB which you've asked in the other tuition thread. Have you even tried it yourself before? You can see the tutor and what she's writing on the worksheet, but you cannot see your other tuition mates, which is good because they won't get to wave at one another or msg among themselves while the tutor is teaching. You can hear everyone's Q&A though. It also protects the privacy of minors. I guess your centre wants all lessons to be logged on its own in-house platform so mgmt can monitor if their tutors are slacking or following the prescribed lesson outline.

[phtthp]

https://www.todayonline.com/world/some-coronavirus-patients-show-signs-brain-ailments

[lee_yl]

I like the idea of issuing reusable masks (go green) and the call to use our own containers when we go dabao!


At the live telecast, I heard CCS say something like the washable/reusable mask to be distributed will be like those sold at supermarkets. Wonder if it will be the same ones which I bought earlier in NTUC. Black in colour, 100% cotton mask, washable/reusable. At first I wanted to buy 10pcs ($3.50 each) but there was a sign that says, “This is not a surgical mask”, then I put 5pcs back as I am unsure of the quality and effectiveness.

[Estéema]

tryyourbest.2\" post_id=\"1969816\" time=\"1585919527\" user_id=\"184963:

Do you still allow your helper to go out on weekend? Mine still insist she wants to go out and argued that MOM did not state it is mandatory for them to stay at home.

Is your helper fr The Philippines? Anyway, get her to read MOM Advisory to Foreign Domestic Worker:-

https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2020/0325-measures-to-prevent-congregations-of-foreign-workers-and-foreign-domestic-workers

If she is out, she is not to congregate but just get her errands done quick & return home & if happen to meet frds & forget abt social distancing, “MOM will take action to disperse them as an added precaution. MOM will step up inspections on the ground. Workers who do not cooperate will have their work passes revoked.” There were WP cancelled for some alr.

[sky minecrafter]

OT:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3033978493290221&id=482752621746167&anchor_composer=false, & petition contents...

I'm suspending lessons with an enrichment centre (not Jec) as well, but would have to be mindful that the centre may Not be around anymore after this suspension is lifted, so...

[zac's mum]

.zeit\" post_id=\"1969832\" time=\"1585930143\" user_id=\"171271:

.zeit\" post_id=\"1967848\" time=\"1584679229\" user_id=\"171271:

I've been calling for tuition / enrichment centres' closure on other social media platforms, as I believe there might be some LOA and family members who could be infected in the coming days, if they have not already been. Some SHN folks have infected their parents and siblings. Only a matter of days LOA folks returned from their Mar vacays start to infect their family members.

.zeit\" post_id=\"1968476\" time=\"1585121794\" user_id=\"171271:

It's not like it's the tuition centres fault, right? They were all caught unawares last night too. The govt didn't give them advance notice. [/u][/b] If they say they're going to provide distance-learning or Zoom alternatives, then just wait for the ID or link by end Friday. The enrichment materials can be downloaded from their website.

But srsly zac's mom, why the hoo-ha still? Haven't they agreed to give discounts or refund to parents next-term? What else can they do? You just got to make do with whatever solutions they have offered. I can't even ask my parlour to refund my $300 nor enjoy a virtual food massage service, but you at least get 5 weeks of worksheets, video tutorials, supplementary notes, answer keys, marked compos in pdf and 2 hrs of e-coaching.

Isn't that acceptable in extreme times like now? SG tuition centres are not like those in HK and TW which are well-prepared with BCPs due to frequent typhoons. We should all the more be accommodating to our local tuition centres who are trying to their best to do all they can to help our kids. Most tuition centres are also worried about rental issues and rebates.

I've no issue how centres deliver their lessons. Zoom is very effective IMO. Not sure about BBB which you've asked in the other tuition thread. Have you even tried it yourself before? You can see the tutor and what she's writing on the worksheet, but you cannot see your other tuition mates, which is good because they won't get to wave at one another or msg among themselves while the tutor is teaching. You can hear everyone's Q&A though. It also protects the privacy of minors. I guess your centre wants all lessons to be logged on its own in-house platform so mgmt can monitor if their tutors are slacking or following the prescribed lesson outline.

Your foot reflex package will likely have its expiry date extended. Or even if not, the credits are still kept inside there to be redeemed whenever they re-open. They have not been ridiculously converted to virtual sessions unilaterally since they can’t operate physically & u are told to show up at those virtual sessions (At their masseuse’s own timing) take it or leave it. Credits will still be deducted if you don’t show up cos u can login to download the instruction guide & quiz after that.

Zoom is fantastic. Yes I’ve tried it. The in-house BBB on the other hand is total crap. No one can see each other at all, they can only community via texting in the chat box. Imagine all the stupid spammers. Tutor can give warning but she can’t kick them out. This week they “improved” it by enabling audio. Guess what, there’s so much white noise that the teacher’s voice is drowned out. And yup the spammers and conversing with each other via audio (AND text) and tutor still can’t kick them out.

It is not the tutors’ fault (their hands are tied) - it’s the management‘s fault. At $100 per lesson this is the total crap I get.

[tryyourbest.0243672]

Estéema\" post_id=\"1969835\" time=\"1585930550\" user_id=\"66413:

tryyourbest.2\" post_id=\"1969816\" time=\"1585919527\" user_id=\"184963:

Do you still allow your helper to go out on weekend? Mine still insist she wants to go out and argued that MOM did not state it is mandatory for them to stay at home.

Is your helper fr The Philippines? Anyway, get her to read MOM Advisory to Foreign Domestic Worker:-

https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2020/0325-measures-to-prevent-congregations-of-foreign-workers-and-foreign-domestic-workers

If she is out, she is not to congregate but just get her errands done quick & return home & if happen to meet frds & forget abt social distancing, “MOM will take action to disperse them as an added precaution. MOM will step up inspections on the ground. Workers who do not cooperate will have their work passes revoked.” There were WP cancelled for some alr.

Thanks Esteema. She is Philippino and I find that they are really quite stubborn. In fact, I already asked her to read this advisory from MOM and she can still say that it does not mean she cannot go out right. She also told me there are only 5 to 6 people in her usual clique of friends. Her friends’ employers allow them to go out too. You can imagine how tough it is trying to reason out with them. I hope MOM officers will do a good job in dispersing these helpers. I believe there are other employers who are in the same situation as me. If I can lock her up, I will but ...... sigh!

[zac's mum]

https://www.maskgowhere.gov.sg/


Each one entitled to one .. need nric or birth-cert to collect 😷