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SINGAPORE: A number of gyms and yoga studios have announced outlet closures following the Government's announcement of stricter safe distancing measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. As of Thursday (Mar 26), at least four fitness chains have announced the closure of their outlets across the country, including Fitness First, Virgin Active, Yoga Movement, as well as Pure Yoga and Pure Fitness. The multi-ministry task force tackling COVID-19 announced on Tuesday that all gatherings outside of work and school should be limited to a maximum of 10 people. National Development Minister Lawrence Wong, who co-chairs the task force, said gyms and yoga studios would not need to close unless they were found to breach the safe distancing measures. In a Facebook post on Thursday, Fitness First said it would close all its outlets beginning from the close of business hours on Thursday, with plans to resume operations on May 1. Membership will be frozen from Mar 27 to Apr 30, it added. … [Read more...] about Several gyms, yoga studios announce closures due to stricter COVID-19 safe distancing measures

By: Nicole Blanton Source: Pheelings Media/Shutterstock The COVID-19 pandemic has upended many social behaviors and forced us to isolate from others. For those who are suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD ) and related conditions, the impact of the pandemic can be particularly challenging, including trying to distinguish concerns brought on by their conditions from general fears shared by the public about COVID-19. “In general, individuals with anxiety , OCD and other psychiatric conditions have struggled during this pandemic,” said Dr. Eric Storch, a psychologist at Baylor College of Medicine. “With OCD and anxiety, there is also an increased fear of contracting the virus or passing it on to someone else.” Dealing with conflict Even prior to the pandemic, some people with OCD might have already felt preoccupied with worries about their health or the health of their loved ones—worries that have often been intensified by … [Read more...] about Coping with OCD During a Pandemic

SINGAPORE: Netflix, The Walt Disney Co, Formula One Group and ONE Championship. These industry heavyweights are among 11 members of a new media advisory council that  Singapore expects will give it valuable input and help it assess key trends in the industry. The Media International Advisory Council, chaired by Communications and Information Minister S Iswaran, was launched on Monday (Dec 2). It will convene annually in Singapore as part of the Singapore Media Festival. The inaugural council comprises 11 members appointed by the Infocomm Media Development Authority. They will discuss how media firms in the region can tap on new industry trends, as well as discuss how policy markers and industry players can work together in giving the sector a boost. READ: TV and Internet the highest consumed media platforms in Singapore: Nielsen survey Speaking to the media after the first meeting, Mr Iswaran shared examples of using policies to grow a strong pipeline of tech talent in … [Read more...] about New media advisory council can give Singapore ‘valuable inputs’: Iswaran

With healthcare workers having to be on their feet for long periods of time, some shoe companies have decided to lend their support by supporting them literally from the ground up. Crocs is giving out 10,000 free pairs of the rubber footwear a day, and will continue to do so as long as stocks are available. In an Instagram post on Friday (Mar 27), the company said there are "more than 400,000 people in line" and asked for "patience and understanding" as it keeps plugging away. According to CNN , Crocs CEO Andrew Rees talked to healthcare workers over the past week and found out that many in the industry requested specifically for the company’s footwear. “They specifically asked for our shoes in an effort to provide ease on their feet, as well as ease of mind as they need the ability to easily clean up before they go home to their families,” he said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Crocs Shoes … [Read more...] about Crocs donating 10,000 pairs of shoes a day to healthcare workers in the US

The Hanoitimes - Vietnam said it ensures budget for inoculation to as much locals as possible. Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said Tuesday morning that the government will ensure sufficient funding to administer Covid-19 vaccine to local people. Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at a meeting on March 2. Photo: Quang Hieu/VGP “We make sure that there’s enough funding, even direct support to vaccinate as many people in Vietnam as possible with the target to all,” Phuc said at a government meeting on March 2. “This is an urgent task requiring the healthcare system at grassroots level to implement the vaccination program in the shortest time,” he noted in a statement. Accordingly, Phuc asked the Ministry of Health to conduct first shots within this week. “The Ministry of Health right this week needs to take first shots to groups of people in the priority list, mostly the poor, social beneficiaries, and people at high risk of infection,” … [Read more...] about Vietnam attempts to provide widespread Covid vaccination: PM