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When the next Covid-19 wave crashes down on health workers, snorkelling equipment could save them.
This follows simulations at the universities of Pretoria and Cape Town which found wide approval of full-face snorkel masks among the 52 doctors who tried them. Researchers said the masks could be a viable alternative during aerosol-generating procedures when standard personal protective equipment is not available.Singapore's primary schools will shift to home-based learning for 10 days ahead of a key national examination, the education ministry said on Saturday, as the country reported 935 new Covid-19 cases the previous day, the highest since April last year.Primary 6 students will go on a study break for a few days from Sept.
"With the PSLE written paper examinations approaching, we will undertake further measures to protect students who are not yet medically eligible for vaccination and give parents and students greater peace of mind," said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing. A recent rise in cases after the relaxation of some Covid-19 measures has prompted Singapore to pause on further reopening. More than 80% of its population has been vaccinated against Covid-19.
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