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Ebola Outbreak 2026: Singapore Activates Changi Airport Screening as WHO Declares Global Health Emergency

Singapore has launched Ebola border surveillance at Changi Airport amid the 2026 WHO-declared outbreak. Here's what's in place, who's at risk, and what travelers must know.

Medical Daily · Jun 18

‘Young, ignorant’ vape users warned they could be caned for breaking Singapore laws

Etomidate in vape pods reclassified as a controlled drug with caning and jail terms for traffickers

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

Fears grow as countries prepare for fresh Covid wave with new sub-variants from China

Singapore's Health Minister Ong Ye Kung has warned the public of three sub-variants swirling in the country and that China opening up its borders will bring a new rush of cases in the New Year

Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022

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Singapore braces for fresh Covid wave, 'new variants of concern' from China

More Covid-19 infections and a new coronavirus wave are expected amid an increase in year-end travel and as more people take part in the festivities, but it will not be something that Singapore has not experienced, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said.

Bangkok Post · Dec 5, 2022

Scientists identify new Covid subvariant that is best yet at beating immune system

‘XBB’ is believed to be more contagious than any previous variant or subvariant

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

Singapore daily covid infections highest since March

Singapore reported its highest number of daily Covid-19 infections in more than 3 months on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Health’s website.

Bangkok Post · Jun 29, 2022

Singapore urges elderly to take boosters as new Covid wave looms

Singapore is expecting a fresh wave of Covid-19 cases in the next one to two months, its health minister reiterated, urging thousands of elderly to get their booster shots to avoid the risk of serious illness.

Bangkok Post · Jun 20, 2022

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