A selection of news stories that happened overnight, April 8, 2020.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Coronavirus: Exodus begins as virus-hit Wuhan lifts ban on outbound travel Thousands of Chinese travellers rushed to leave coronavirus-ravaged Wuhan early on Wednesday as authorities lifted a more than two-month prohibition on outbound travel from the city where the global pandemic first emerged.
Government estimates say as many as 55,000 people are expected to flow out Wednesday by train from the city, which was placed under an unprecedented quarantine lockdown on Jan 23.Global airlines warned that 25 million jobs across the world could be at risk from the coronavirus air travel downturn, and held out against offering refunds to passengers as cash runs out.
Johnson is receiving oxygen support but is stable, in good spirits and breathing without assistance, said Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who is standing in for the prime minister, adding that he had not needed mechanical ventilation.
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SingPost to continue nationwide deliveries; select post offices to remain open from April 7MAIL delivery will proceed as per normal across Singapore, though SingPost will only operate 24 out of its 56 post offices from April 7 to May 4, in line with the government's recommendation to minimise the number of employees working onsite. Read more at The Business Times.
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MAS brings forward disclosure of forex intervention operations to April 9SINGAPORE - The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will disclose its first six-monthly report on its currency intervention operations on April 9, earlier than previously scheduled, to provide more timely information to financial markets amid the coronavirus-induced turmoil.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Solidarity Budget: Jobs support raised to 75% for April, payout brought forwardSINGAPORE: Companies will get additional wage support for local employees in April, up from a minimum of 25 per cent, Deputy Prime Minister Heng ...
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Parliament: Social services considered essential will continue to operate from April 7 to May 4SINGAPORE - Social Service Offices (SSOs), senior care centres, residential and home-based care services, as well as community mental health services are considered essential services, said Minister for Social and Family Development Desmond Lee on Monday (April 6).. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Suntec City waives April rent for mall tenants amid enhanced 'circuit breaker' rulesSINGAPORE: All retail tenants at Suntec City will get a rental waiver for the month of April to cope with temporary closures and disruptions, the ...
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