Photo by SpeedKingz / Shutterstock.com By now, most of us know about the early symptoms that indicate a coronavirus infection: high fever, dry cough and shortness of breath. But older adults may display other symptoms not typically associated with COVID-19, according to a Kaiser Health News report. These include more …
Read More »COVID-19: Why Going Online Is Not A One-Size-Fits-All Solution For S’pore F&B Businesses
When Singapore entered the ‘circuit breaker’ period, survival became a serious concern for many businesses. Stringent measures like closing non-essential workplaces and a dine-in ban at eateries meant footfall was significantly cut — exactly what we need to curb the spread of the virus, but not exactly great for businesses. …
Read More »How could COVID-19 change AR/VR’s future?
COVID-19 is impacting the lives of billions. Early-stage technology markets like virtual and augmented reality are trivial by comparison. However, AR/VR companies are dealing with knock-on effects both positive and negative. This analysis explores the potential future for AR/VR in the context of the silent cyclone we’re all going through. …
Read More »The surge of sensationalist COVID-19 AI research
There seems to be a tendency to hastily use imperfect and questionable data to train an AI solution for COVID-19, a dangerous trend that not only does not help any patient or physician but also damages the reputation of the AI community. Dealing with a pandemic — as significant as …
Read More »1 in 5 New Yorkers May Have Had Covid-19, Antibody Tests Suggest
One of every five New York City residents tested positive for antibodies to the coronavirus, according to preliminary results described by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Thursday that suggested that the virus had spread far more widely than known. If the pattern holds, the results from random testing of 3,000 …
Read More »COVID-19: Why S’pore’s Unsung Heroes Are The Hardest-Hit Groups Due To ‘Circuit Breaker’
While many of us are working from home due to the ‘circuit breaker’ (which has been extended for another four weeks), we still have our jobs intact and our problems each day were kept to debating what to eat for lunch and dinner, dealing with distractions from family members, or …
Read More »COVID-19: Extended Circuit Breaker Forces Business Owners To Change Their Mindset And Pivot
Earlier yesterday, the Singapore government announced further measures to control the outbreak of COVID-19. Among these measures include the extension of the circuit breaker period for another month as well as further closure of businesses in certain service areas. Of course, this move will most likely impact the business outlook …
Read More »COVID-19: Ninja Van And NOC Are Joining Forces To Support The Needy, Here’s How You Can Help
Homegrown companies Ninja Van and Night Owl Cinematics (NOC) have started a ground-up initiative, #SGPAYSITFORWARD, aiming to donate 100,000 care packs to the needy in Singapore. Based on learnings from past initiatives, vulnerable communities have received an outpouring of support in the form of food donations. Unfortunately, due to excess, …
Read More »COVID-19: S’pore Employers To Receive $675M In Foreign Worker Levy Rebates From 21 April
The Ministry of Manpower will give out almost S$ 675 million in Foreign Worker Levy rebates starting today. Over 62,000 Singapore employers, who have paid at least one month of levy in 2020, will benefit from this. Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat previously said in the Solidarity Budget that employers …
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