COVID-19: All you need to know about its impact on Singapore and the rest of the world
Last updated on 18 March
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SINGAPORE — Authorities in China and around the world are in a race to contain a deadly coronavirus – originating from Wuhan – that’s fast-spreading throughout Asia and the globe.
To date, the epidemic has surpassed the recorded infection and fatality figures for the 2002-2003 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak.
The outbreak started sometime in December last year and is likely to have come from an animal source at Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, which reportedly sold live foxes, crocodiles, wolf puppies, giant salamanders, snakes, porcupines, and other game, in addition to seafood.
Here’s a look at the key developments and global numbers:
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Embassies close in North Korea as diplomats evacuated over virus
Behind the scenes, scientists prep for COVID-19 vaccine test
Coronavirus epidemic will not end this year: Hong Kong’s leading microbiologist
Pet dog infected with COVID-19, Hong Kong authorities confirm
China virus expert says earlier action would have reduced infections
Saudi bans pilgrims from holy sites over virus as Iran deaths jump
Japan woman tests positive for virus after 'recovery'
South Korea on virus 'high' alert, Italy and Iran take drastic steps
Third death from Japan cruise ship as new cases raise quarantine doubts
Chinese medical expert warns recovered coronavirus patients may still be contagious
China says coronavirus vaccine trials to start around late April
Secretive church at centre of South Korea's explosive coronavirus outbreak
Malaysia probes dozens over virus misinformation
COVID-19: 5 Singaporeans on board Diamond Princess allowed to disembark
WHO names deadly virus from China as 'COVID-19'
WHO warns overseas virus spread may be 'tip of the iceberg'
Countries evacuating nationals from coronavirus areas
Coronavirus: Whistle-blower Dr Li Wenliang dies of virus at 34
WHO: 'no known effective' treatments for new coronavirus
Caution urged after researchers link pangolin to coronavirus
On the menu at China virus market: rats and live wolf pups
Coronavirus in Singapore
To date, there are 313 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Singapore, of which over 130 are imported cases. Here is the breakdown of cases in Singapore, as well as measures taken by local authorities:
COVID-19: All travellers entering Singapore from ASEAN to serve 14-day stay-home notice
COVID-19: 79 Singaporean attendees who attended religious event in Malaysia contacted
COVID-19: Ticketed events with at least 250 participants to be cancelled, deferred
COVID-19: Singapore imposes new border restrictions on Italy, Spain, France and Germany
COVID-19: Singapore planning ahead; no Dorscon red, no lockdown, says PM Lee
'For the common good': Catholic masses in Singapore remain suspended amid COVID-19 outbreak
Visitors to Singapore who can't afford COVID-19 treatment may get help: Gan
COVID-19: All senior-centric activities conducted by government agencies to be suspended for 14 days
22% of pre-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Singapore continued work, normal activities while sick
COVID-19: MOE terminates student passes of 2 foreign students
COVID-19: More than 600 passengers disembark from Costa Fortuna cruise ship in Singapore
COVID-19: No more free treatment for short-term visit pass holders seeking treatment in Singapore
COVID-19: SG Clean Taskforce set up to ensure long-term hygiene standards
COVID-19: Singapore extends travel ban to new visitors from South Korea, Iran, northern Italy
COVID-19: MHA seeks to ban Singapore branch of controversial Korean church
COVID-19: Couple from China charged under Infectious Diseases Act
Healthcare workers battling COVID-19 to get special bonus of up to 1 month
President, political office holders to take 1 month pay cut: DPM Heng
COVID-19: Two church-related clusters linked through Chinese New Year family gathering
COVID-19: First patient in Singapore discharged after 28-day stay, counts himself lucky – report
COVID-19: Healthcare workers get help in seeking refunds for cancelled holiday plans
COVID-19: $77m package for taxi, private-hire car drivers amid falling ridership
COVID-19: Too early to predict peak of virus here, says senior MOH official
Coronavirus: What we know about the 5 clusters in Singapore so far
Coronavirus: Singapore events affected by viral outbreak
Coronavirus: Singapore and Malaysia to set up joint working group to control spread
Coronavirus: Fear can do more harm than the virus, says PM Lee
Coronavirus: Singapore raises Dorscon response level to ‘orange’
Coronavirus: Schools to suspend inter-school, external activities until end of March school holidays
Coronavirus: Don't shake hands, adopt alternative greetings, says Ministry of Health
Coronavirus: Employers must inform MOM of workers returning to Singapore from China – Lawrence Wong
Coronavirus: Singapore expands travel ban to all China visitors
Coronavirus: Washing hands offers more protection than face masks, authorities say