1 Over 3m in Wuhan tested
Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak in China, has tested over three million of its 11 million residents for the virus since April. Citywide tests have been ordered after a fresh cluster of infections surfaced last weekend, the first since Wuhan emerged from lockdown a month ago.
2 Works to slowly resume
Construction work here will gradually resume from June 2, starting with critical projects. To guard against another spike in new Covid-19 cases, workers will not be cross-deployed between projects while also being segregated into different work zones.
3 China's retail sector woes
China's consumers are still wary of returning to shops and restaurants despite lockdown measures being eased as the number of coronavirus cases decline. There is little sign of the predicted post-outbreak spending binge, as consumers forgo non-essentials in anticipation of an economic downturn.
4 Mistrust hinders virus fight
Myanmar is no closer to forming a nationwide response to the coronavirus pandemic, after the military declared a ceasefire that excluded areas occupied by those the government considers as terrorist groups. Efforts to curb the virus' spread in remote border areas have been hampered by mistrust between the military and over a dozen rebel armies in the country.
5 Prepare for new normal
Instead of debating what went wrong in the fight against the coronavirus, it is more useful to prepare for the post-Covid-19 era, where Singapore will need more local manufacturing companies, regular home-based learning drills and individuals with initiative, says Mr Inderjit Singh.
6 Surge in dengue cases
Seven people died from dengue in the first three months of this year and infections have now surged beyond 500 cases a week. Exposure to dengue has been worsened by people staying home during the Covid-19 outbreak, said the National Environment Agency, warning of more infections in the warmer months ahead.
7 Rethinking overseas study
Some Singaporean students are rethinking plans to study overseas as uncertainties loom. Local universities have announced that they will consider applications from Singaporeans who were planning to study overseas, but who may now prefer to study locally because of disruptions caused by the pandemic.
8 Healthcare stocks surge
Backed by the spike in demand for medical supplies, devices and equipment, stock prices of Singapore-listed healthcare companies have surged in recent months. This bucks the broader trend in the markets, given that the Straits Times Index is down about 21 per cent this year.
9 Novak eyes Slam record
Novak Djokovic, 32, believes he will win the most Grand Slam titles and become the longest-reigning world No. 1 by the time he retires. The top-ranked tennis star has 17 Grand Slam titles - two behind 33-year-old Rafael Nadal and three fewer than 38-year-old Roger Federer - but has no doubt in his ability to overtake the other members of the "Big Three".
10 Creating safe offices
Offices may never be the same again after Covid-19. From ultraviolet light to antibacterial architectural materials, businesses now have a veritable arsenal of high-tech weaponry at their disposal to stay fighting fit in what looks to be a long, drawn-out battle with the coronavirus.
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