Current Affairs
【武汉冠状病毒】3月19日新增32病例 24起都是入境病例
根据新加坡卫生部文告,截至本月19日,本地新增32起武汉冠状病毒(COVID-19)确诊病例,其中24例都是入境病例,都是返国的本地居民或长期准证持有者,从欧美、东盟国家等一些感染重灾区国家回来。
与此同时,今日有七名病患出院,累计出院病例124人,累计确诊病例345例,仍有221人需留院治疗,其中15人病况严重,需待在加护病房。
不过,今日也有六起病例,感染源头仍不明,包括314例、318、321、330、336和338例。
昨日(18日),本地新增病例多达47例,创下最高纪录。
上述24起病例,个别去过英国、美国瑞士、德国、法国、意大利、瑞士、泰国、菲律宾、马来西亚等国家。全球死亡病例已超过9000起,其中意大利累计确诊3万6455人,死亡2978例。
3月19日新增确诊病例简表
备注:WP(工作准证持有者);LTP(长期准证);NCID(国家传染病中心);
病例 |
确诊 日期 |
入住 医院 |
年龄 |
性别与 国籍 |
旅游史 |
入境/ 本地感染 |
关联 |
感染群 |
314 |
3月18 |
邱德拔医院 |
58 |
男公民 |
|
本地 |
|
|
315 |
3月18 |
黄廷方医院 |
57 |
男公民 |
英国 |
入境 |
|
|
316 |
3月18 |
樟宜医院 |
25 |
马国男子(WP) |
马来西亚 |
入境 |
|
|
317 |
3月18 |
盛港医院 |
29 |
男公民 |
英国 |
入境 |
|
|
318 |
3月18 |
盛港医院 |
58 |
中国女子(LTP) |
|
本地 |
|
|
319 |
3月18 |
盛港医院 |
67 |
菲律宾女子 |
菲律宾 |
入境 |
曾接触279例 |
|
320 |
3月18 |
NCID |
34 |
男性永久居民 |
英国 |
入境 |
|
|
321 |
3月18 |
国大医院 |
65 |
女公民 |
|
本地 |
|
|
322 |
3月18 |
亚历山大医院 |
46 |
女性永久居民 |
瑞士、法国 |
入境 |
|
|
323 |
3月18 |
NCID |
24 |
男公民 |
英国 |
入境 |
|
|
324 |
3月18 |
NCID |
45 |
巴西男子(WP) |
英国 |
入境 |
|
|
325 |
3月19 |
NCID |
38 |
菲律宾男子(WP) |
英国 |
入境 |
|
|
326 |
3月19 |
NCID |
33 |
男公民 |
英国、荷兰 |
入境 |
|
|
327 |
3月19 |
NCID |
38 |
女公民 |
瑞士、意大利、奥地利、德国 |
入境 |
|
|
328 |
3月19 |
NCID |
63 |
女性永久居民 |
英国、瑞士 |
入境 |
|
|
329 |
3月19 |
NCID |
64 |
男公民 |
土耳其 |
入境 |
|
|
330 |
3月19 |
NCID |
67 |
男公民 |
|
本地 |
|
|
331 |
3月19 |
NCID |
49 |
女性永久居民 |
英国 |
入境 |
|
|
332 |
3月19 |
NCID |
36 |
美国女子(LTP) |
英国 |
入境 |
|
|
333 |
3月19 |
NCID |
48 |
哥伦比亚男(LTP) |
美国 |
入境 |
|
|
334 |
3月19 |
NCID |
32 |
女公民 |
美国 |
入境 |
|
|
335 |
3月19 |
NCID |
57 |
男公民 |
|
本地 |
234例家属 |
|
336 |
3月19 |
邱德拔医院 |
60 |
男公民 |
|
本地 |
|
|
337 |
3月19 |
国大医院 |
31 |
瑞士男子(WP) |
法国、瑞士 |
入境 |
|
|
338 |
3月19 |
NCID |
57 |
男公民 |
|
本地 |
|
|
339 |
3月19 |
NCID |
66 |
男公民 |
菲律宾 |
入境 |
279例家属 |
|
340 |
3月19 |
NCID |
27 |
男公民 |
菲律宾 |
入境 |
曾接触222与307例 |
|
341 |
3月19 |
NCID |
31 |
德国男子(WP) |
英国 |
入境 |
|
|
342 |
3月19 |
NCID |
31 |
男公民 |
泰国 |
入境 |
|
|
343 |
3月19 |
NCID |
20 |
男公民 |
英国 |
入境 |
|
|
344 |
3月19 |
NCID |
21 |
女公民 |
英国 |
入境 |
|
|
345 |
3月19 |
NCID |
30 |
德国男子(WP) |
英国 |
本地 |
|
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Current Affairs
Ng Eng Hen: Dust clouds likely caused armoured vehicle collision during Exercise Wallaby
Dust clouds limiting visibility likely contributed to the collision between two Hunter vehicles during Exercise Wallaby, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen explained in his parliamentary reply. 12 servicemen sustained mild injuries, but safety measures prevented more serious outcomes. A formal investigation is ongoing to ensure further safety improvements.
SINGAPORE: Low visibility caused by dust clouds was identified as the likely cause of the collision between two Hunter armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) during Exercise Wallaby last month, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said in a written parliamentary response on Tuesday (15 October).
The incident, which occurred in Queensland, Australia, on 24 September 2024, resulted in mild injuries to 12 servicemen.
Dr Ng’s statement was in response to a parliamentary question from Mr Dennis Tan, Workers’ Party Member of Parliament for Hougang SMC.
Mr Tan asked for details on the accident, specifically its cause and whether any lessons could be applied to enhance training and operational safety within the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
The collision took place during a night-time movement of Hunter AFVs at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
The vehicles were returning to base when one rear-ended another. Dr Ng explained that the dust clouds generated by the AFVs’ movement significantly impaired visibility, might likely contributing to the accident.
The 12 affected servicemen sustained mild injuries and were promptly taken to the nearest medical facility.
None of the injuries required hospitalisation, and all 12 servicemen were able to rejoin their units for training the next day.
According to the minister, adherence to safety protocols—such as wearing seat belts and protective gear—played a crucial role in limiting the injuries to mild ones.
Following the incident, a safety pause was immediately implemented, with all drivers being reminded to maintain proper safety distances, especially when visibility was compromised.
Troops were also reminded to adhere strictly to safety protocols, including the proper use of safety equipment, Dr Ng added.
The safety lessons from the incident were shared not only with the affected units but also with other participating groups in the exercise, as well as units back in Singapore, through dedicated safety briefings.
Mr Tan also asked about the broader implications of the incident. In his response, Dr Ng said that a formal investigation had been launched in accordance with SAF’s safety incident protocol.
The investigation aims to assess the circumstances more thoroughly and identify any further measures that could be taken to enhance safety.
Dr Ng shared that recommendations arising from the investigation will be implemented where necessary.
Exercise Wallaby is SAF’s largest unilateral overseas exercise, and the 2024 edition began on 8 September, running until 3 November.
The exercise involves approximately 6,200 personnel, including 500 operationally ready national servicemen.
The exercise has been conducted at Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland since 1990, and it is a key part of SAF’s overseas training program.
The Hunter AFV, one of the vehicles involved in the collision, is a state-of-the-art platform jointly developed by the Defence Science and Technology Agency, the Singapore Army, and ST Engineering.
It replaced the SAF’s aging fleet of Ultra M113 AFVs in 2019, which had been in service since the 1970s. The Hunter is equipped with advanced features, including a 30mm cannon, a 76mm smoke grenade launcher, and an automatic target detection and
tracking system designed to enhance operational effectiveness. It is also capable of traveling at increased speeds and covering longer distances, making it a versatile asset for the SAF.
Current Affairs
Government to “carefully consider” Lee Hsien Yang’s demolition application for 38 Oxley Road
The Singapore Government will “carefully consider” Mr Lee Hsien Yang (LHY)’s application to demolish the house at 38 Oxley Road. LHY announced his intent on Tuesday morning following the recent death of his sister, Dr Lee Wei Ling, reaffirming his commitment to honour his parents’ wish for the house’s demolition.
The Singapore Government has indicated that it will “carefully consider” Mr Lee Hsien Yang’s (LHY) application to demolish the family home at 38 Oxley Road.
LHY, the youngest son of Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, the late Lee Kuan Yew (LKY), announced his intention to apply for the demolition in a Facebook post on 15 October 2024, following the death of his sister, Dr Lee Wei Ling, on 9 October.
The announcement marks a significant development in the ongoing saga over the fate of the historically significant property, which has been at the heart of a family dispute since LKY’s passing in 2015.
In his will, executed in December 2013, LKY expressed his desire for the house to be demolished “immediately after” Dr Lee moved out of the property. Dr Lee, a prominent neurologist, had been the last remaining resident of the house.
LHY reaffirmed his commitment to carrying out his father’s wishes, stating, “After my sister’s passing, I am the only living executor of my father’s estate. It is my duty to carry out his wishes to the fullest extent of the law.”
He added that he would seek to build a small private dwelling on the site, which would be “held within the family in perpetuity”.
LHY also referenced his brother, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s (LHL) remarks in Parliament in 2015, when he was Prime Minister, stating that upon Dr Lee’s passing, the decision to demolish the house would rest with the “Government of the day.”
In response to media queries regarding LHY’s announcement, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Development (MND) acknowledged the intended application and emphasised that the Government would “carefully consider issues related to the property in due course”.
The spokesperson also highlighted that any decision would need to balance LKY’s wishes, public interest, and the historical value of the house.
The house at 38 Oxley Road, where key decisions about Singapore’s path to independence were made, has been a focal point of public and political discussion.
The future of the house became contentious in 2017 when LHY and Dr Lee publicly accused their elder brother, LHL, of trying to preserve the house against their father’s wishes for political reasons.
LHL denied the accusations, issuing a Ministerial Statement in Parliament, where he also raised concerns over the preparation of their father’s final will. He clarified that he had recused himself from all decisions regarding the property and affirmed that any government action would be impartial.
In 2018, a “secret” ministerial committee, which was formed in 2016 to study the future of 38 Oxley Road, proposed three options: preserving the property and designating it as a national monument, partially demolishing the house while retaining the historically significant basement dining room, or allowing complete demolition for redevelopment. LHL accepted the committee’s conclusions but stated that no immediate decision was necessary, as Dr Lee was still living in the house.
In a statement conveyed by LHY on behalf of Dr Lee after her passing, she reiterated her strong support for her father’s wish to demolish the house. “My father, Lee Kuan Yew, and my mother, Kwa Geok Choo, had an unwavering and deeply felt wish for their house at 38 Oxley Road to be demolished upon the last parent’s death,” the statement read.
She added, “He had also appealed directly to the people of Singapore. Please honour my father by honouring his wish for his home to be demolished.”
Despite selling the house to LHY at market value in 2015, LHL’s stance regarding the house’s preservation became a public issue, especially after the family disclosed that the Government had raised concerns about reinstating the demolition clause in the 2013 will. The ministerial committee had reviewed the matter, but a final decision was deferred until now.
The fate of 38 Oxley Road remains to be seen, but the Government’s decision will likely have lasting implications for the legacy of the Lee family and the conservation of Singapore’s historical landmarks.
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