Good evening! Catch up on some of the main headlines on Friday, July 17.
327 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, including 9 in the community and 3 imported
The community cases include six Singaporeans or permanent residents and three work pass holders.
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GE2020: 10 million population not a goal but a planning parameter, says Liu Thai Ker
The former chief planner stressed that the 10 million figure was the worst-case scenario.
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Singapore researchers discover antibodies that can neutralise coronavirus, paving way for better treatment
It could also guide vaccine discovery, or validate the effectiveness of one, the researchers said.
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ST checks out SGH’s new Covid-19 isolation room: I had only my boredom for company for 4 hours
The box-like rooms at Singapore General Hospital’s newly built Ward@Bowyer resemble futuristic capsules.
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Teenagers fined for using e-vaporiser on board MRT
The three teens also posted the act on social media.
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Covid-19 report card: 7 indicators of how well a country has done in fighting outbreak
It outlines seven indicators that could signal if countries are ready to ease lockdowns.
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Singapore GE2020: Young voters and women power
Young voters sent a message to the PAP, and women candidates did very well. And while some external observers see the GE as a defeat for the PAP, they are wrong, says Tommy Koh.
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Hong Kong coronavirus outbreak set to top earlier waves in cautionary tale
A similar scenario is building in Japan and Australia.
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SMU working with 8 firms to offer courses for mid-career PMEs under SGUnited Skills programme
SkillsFuture Singapore said about 1,300 people have signed up for courses under this programme, with over 5,000 places still available.
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Chris Evans and other Avengers actors reach out to 6-year-old real-life hero
Bridger Walker was mauled after shielding his four-year-old sister from a charging dog earlier this month.
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