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From $380 to $1 Million: Some Pioneering Covid-19 Resilience Medals Online

SINGAPORE (AP) — Several frontline COVID-19 fighters have put their national medals on sale online, honoring their efforts in fighting the virus, just months after receiving them. Checks conducted via The Straits Times on the online marketplace Carousell showed at least six lists of Covid-19 resilience medals on Dec. 13 at noon, with costs ranging from $380 to. . .

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Can I use expired Covid-19 kits and masks?

SINGAPORE – Demand for Immediate Antigen Verification Kits (RATs) has increased in recent weeks as the number of Covid-19 cases in Singapore hit a record high for 2023. Checks carried out via The Straits Times on Dec. 6 revealed that several pharmacies had sold out. of kits. ART kits and shelves remained empty the next day. On 11 December, the Ministry of. . .

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MOH urges public not to hoard ART kits as Covid-19 cases rise

SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Health (MOH) has urged the public not to hoard antigen rapid test (ART) kits as Covid-19 cases spike here. Retailers and pharmacies here have a sufficient supply and have placed fresh orders to meet growing demand, said MOH in a statement on Dec 11. “MOH maintains a stockpile of ART kits and will release the…

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Doctors are advising the public to take care of masks in crowded places amid emerging Covid-19 and flu cases.

SINGAPORE (AP) — Doctors are urging others to get vaccinated and wear masks in the face of the usual end-of-year surge in acute respiratory infections, which come with Covid-19, flu and the common cold. Healthway Medical, the largest GP chain with more than 120 clinics, and Parkway Shenton, with 55 GP clinics, say they’ve noticed a 30% increase. . .

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