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2021-02-11 06:27:33 The first SIA flights with crew fully vaccinated against Covid-19 have departed Singapore, marking a significant milestone for the national carrier. https://str.sg/Jr9u

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2021-02-11 05:59:56 US President Joe Biden held his first call with Chinese President Xi Jinping. It was his first direct contact with Mr Xi since winning the US presidential election. https://str.sg/Jr9n

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2021-02-11 04:54:14 Having a reunion dinner tonight? Make sure you follow these rules during the Chinese New Year festivities. https://str.sg/Jr9c

Visitors per household will be capped at 8 per day
People should visit family members only, and limit visits to 2 other households a day
No shouting or cheering while tossing yusheng, masks must be worn

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2021-02-11 03:30:43 News for your morning!

Singapore
More than 250,000 people in the country have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, says PM Lee.
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STB will deploy more safe distancing ambassadors and enforcement officers to ensure that safe management measures are complied with at tourism businesses this Chinese New Year.
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Over 1,000 GP clinics will be open during the Chinese New Year holidays for those who feel unwell.
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World
Democrats prosecuting Donald Trump’s impeachment trial for inciting the Capitol siege highlighted how the mob targeted Republicans.
READ: https://str.sg/Jrj9

Wearing 2 masks and having a snug fit reduces the spread of Covid-19, says a US study.
READ: https://str.sg/JrjC

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2021-02-10 18:18:32 A 22-year-old construction worker staying in a dormitory in Bedok is the sole Covid-19 local case reported today.

There were also 14 imported cases, some of whom arrived from India, Brazil and Myanmar. https://str.sg/Jrrt

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2021-02-10 13:01:12 A man and woman have died following an early morning stabbing incident in Tampines. The suspected assailant and the victim were known to each other. https://str.sg/Jrrf

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2021-02-10 10:58:24 JUST IN: Singapore reports 15 new Covid-19 cases, including 1 from a workers' dormitory. https://str.sg/JrKF

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2021-02-10 10:15:37 Banana Leaf Apolo restaurant will be charged with breaching safe management measures, including providing a self-service buffet at its Little India Arcade outlet.

11 other eateries were also penalised for Covid-19 breaches: https://str.sg/JrKV

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2021-02-10 10:07:29 Love the outdoors? There will be more nature park land and cycling paths by 2030 under a new plan. What else is part of the Singapore Green Plan: https://str.sg/JrKR

Thinking of buying a car? More electric car incentives are on the way, including a revision of vehicle tax structure. https://str.sg/JrKr Open / Comment

2021-02-10 08:01:53 The number of Singapore residents living in HDB flats has dipped for the first time since 2003, even as the number of HDB households continue to rise, according to survey findings. https://str.sg/JrKc

ALSO: Those living in smaller HDB flats are more likely to aspire for better housing. https://str.sg/JrKp Open / Comment