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Long COVID-19 Syndrome: Common Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Long COVID-19 syndrome refers to residual symptoms that people continue to experience long after recovering from the disease.
The World Health Organisation defines this as a condition that occurs in individuals usually three months from the onset of COVID-19, with symptoms that last for at least two months, and cannot be explained by an alternative diagnosis.
Beraya Dengan Sihat dan Selamat
HARI Raya Aidilfitri bakal menjelang. Umat Islam di Singapura ghairah membuat persiapan.
Video Guide: How to use the Antigen Rapid Test Kit
Step by step video guide on how to use the antigen rapid test (ART) kit.
Living with COVID-19
As Singapore moves towards the new normal of living with COVID-19, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has made significant changes to COVID-19 testing and handling of positive cases. Here is a summary of the new normal.
What are the differences between Sinovac and mRNA vaccines?
The Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for emergency-use-listing (EUL). Based on the WHO’s EUL assessment, Sinovac has been found to meet international standards…
Five Things to Know About the Sinovac Vaccine
Starting from 1 June 2021, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved the use of the Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine under its Emergency-Use-Listing (EUL). This means that Sinovac vaccine has been…
Covid-19 variants: The B.1.617 strain Common Questions Asked
Genetic variants of SARS-CoV-2 have been emerging and circulating around the world throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. 6 common questions asked, read on to find out more.
The impact of COVID-19 on older people
Why should an older person get the COVID vaccine? The global COVID-19 pandemic has affected the whole world infecting over 100 million people and causing 2.5 million deaths as of 27th February 2021. Studies on the pandemic have shown that COVID-19 has a heavy impact on older people.
The ultimate guide to your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
You might be feeling anxious and having second thoughts on taking the COVID-19 vaccine. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is one way to protect ourselves as well as our loved ones. Our Raffles experts share all you need to know before you take your first dose.
Are the mRNA COVID vaccines safe for me?
As with other established vaccines, in rare instances, a person who receives the vaccine may experience severe allergic reactions. What are some possible side effects of the vaccine? Find out how you can manage them in this article.