Covid-19 testing

With this, pass holders can access medical services and a seamless booking of the pre-departure and on-arrival Covid-19 testing.

Despite the sharp rise in cases, ICU cases have not risen at the same rate, which could be a "good sign": DMS Kenneth Mak

We will also argue in the rest of this article that more testing is critical to turn this pandemic into an endemic.

The number of unlinked virus cases in the community has risen to 13 cases in the past week, the government announced on Sunday.

Biolidics' ClearEpi antigen rapid test kit has been authorised for usage in Indonesia.

Excluding Covid-19 related grants, the group recorded a net profit after tax (NPAT) of $4.5 million.

It is possible that the world may never eradicate Covid-19, even with vaccines, not unlike the flu.

"Up to now, the costs of tests and SHN facilities have been borne by the Government. But looking ahead, as we reopen for more travel, we will want to move to a more sustainable position,” says Lawrence Wong.

“As we know more about COVID-19, as a result of both global research, as well as research done locally, we will adjust our medical plan for COVID-19 patients,” said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong.

Presently, some 8,000 Covid-19 tests are performed daily in Singapore, but there are plans to increase this number to 40,000 the Covid-19 multi-ministry taskforce said.