Death toll reaches 61, with 2,907 reported Covid-19 cases; discounted RAT kit purchase scheme starts tomorrow.
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Those who tested positive for Covid-19 after 28 November excused from RATs; class will be suspended for five days if at least four new cases are found within the same day.
Education director optimistic that despite infections teachers and pupils will be ready to start class next week.
Elderly male victims had not been vaccinated and suffered from underlying health issues; 110 new cases being treated in isolation.
Draft bill aims to protect workers’ rights and benefits but bars trade unions from engaging in activities that endanger public order or public health.
Hospital’s ER treating 600 patients per day; Covid-19 cases urged to first take medicines provided by government and only resort to hospital if condition does not improve.
Victims mainly elderly with underlying health problems; city bracing for future cases and schools reopening next week.
Based on existing data and models, Covid-19 peaked from 21-23 December, says Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Elsie Ao Ieong U; city currently facing peak of severe cases.
Purchases restricted to single unit of fever, cold and cough medicines and 10 RAT kits per head; pharmacies warned not to raise prices unreasonably.