Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Updates

[.010675zeit]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2027594\" time=\"1624153429\" user_id=\"28674:

.zeit\" post_id=\"2027585\" time=\"1624111493\" user_id=\"171271:

Kept hearing MTF and HC lamenting about vaccine shipment delays. Why doesn't the US donate some to Singapore? Why?!

... Is it cos US thinks we're too capable, too rich, too close to China, or not relevant at all?

Certainly the first 2, not sure about the rest. Singapore's vaccination rate is the 3rd highest in Asia (just checked, we are behind Mongolia and Maldives), and certainly we have proven capable, and are rich compared to others.
https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2021/02/covid-vaccine-rollout/index.html?shell

Taiwan is a special case, I believe. For the rest, let's not begrudge them vaccinations from wherever they can get them.

On second thoughts, it is a blessing that we have the resources to procure directly from Europe. Many places, including Taiwan, have received vaccine donations unneeded/rejected by rich nations and worse, are nearing their expiry dates!

At least Singapore gets vaccines fresh from the plants. Excess vaccines may not be good, if no one wants to take.

https://www.bbc.com/news/56940657

[sharonkhoo]

.zeit\" post_id=\"2027849\" time=\"1624427621\" user_id=\"171271:

On second thoughts, it is a blessing that we have the resources to procure directly from Europe. Many places, including Taiwan, have received vaccine donations unneeded/rejected by rich nations and worse, are nearing their expiry dates!

As long as the vaccines haven't expired, why should they mind? It's wasteful if no-one uses them. Better that they are put to use than discarded.

[Estéema]

Because the delta variant is able to spread from person to person more easily, experts say those who have not had the vaccine remain especially vulnerable.


\"This is the most dangerous phase of the pandemic coming up for people who are unvaccinated,\" the director of the Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group in Rochester, Minnesota, said.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/newly-deemed-variant-concern-delta-accounts-10-percent-u-s-n1270915?cid=sm_npd_nn_fb_ma&fbclid=IwAR2xafTlHwaVPRmxAMHovoKKVf5tjmA9Eii5veOSBqTG86nduLY-jbJ2DbE

[ngl2010]

.zeit\" post_id=\"2027837\" time=\"1624420413\" user_id=\"171271:

Are you guys requiring your private tutors to swab with ART before going to your place for tuition?

Surprised my tutor WA me the ART negative result image. I didnt ask for it. In any case, we can't even prove whose result that belongs to. LOL.

My tutor wanna take S. Not sure if you guys are asking for tutors' vaccination status update or will that be too rude?

Government said those who choose S will not be eligible for the Vaccine Injury Financial Assistance Programme (Vifap) should they develop any adverse reactions. So why choose S? :scratchhead:

[emoh]

https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/press-releases/20210623-updates-to-the-2021-national-examinations-and-resumption-of-co-curricular-activities-in-schools

[MrsKiasu]

Can proceed to wash school shoes already.

[zac's mum]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2027888\" time=\"1624456273\" user_id=\"43981:

Can proceed to wash school shoes already.

Lol! My Ah Boy needs a haircut. And need to check whether can still fit into school uniform

[Estéema]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2027894\" time=\"1624458704\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2027894 time=1624458704 user_id=53606]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2027888\" time=\"1624456273\" user_id=\"43981:

Lol! My Ah Boy needs a haircut. And need to check whether can still fit into school uniform

You’ve been giving lots of special treats?

Mine just got 2 new pants as he's senior this year. Going for haircut tmr, dental on Friday. Taking more initiative alr. He wld take a bus to Suntec on his own & get his special cut. 😉

[Zeal mummy]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2027888\" time=\"1624456273\" user_id=\"43981:

Can proceed to wash school shoes already.

Have 1 more week of HBL for some kids. Haha. Iron uniforms too. I’m still contemplating to bring them for haircut or not, hair so long now.. heard they can cut hair without removing the mask. True?

[Estéema]

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2027899\" time=\"1624467103\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2027899 time=1624467103 user_id=58173]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2027888\" time=\"1624456273\" user_id=\"43981:

Have 1 more week of HBL for some kids. Haha. Iron uniforms too. I’m still contemplating to bring them for haircut or not, hair so long now.. heard they can cut hair without removing the mask. True?

Yes. They’ll insists masks on when doing haircut. Not 100% perfect, but they’ll adjust as they view the mirror with u till u’re satisfied. That’s my experience.