Local Covid-19 cases at 15-day high as S'pore eases dining restrictions | THE BIG STORY

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0: 42 – BUKIT BATOK BUS CRASH UPDATE
Following Sunday’s (July 11) news of a bus accident in Bukit Batok Interchange, bus operator Tower Transit provided updates on those injured, stating that most have been discharged. The accident caused one of the two buses to crash through a low fence before flipping on its side. Read the story: https://str.sg/3JXR

1: 19 – HAPPY TO EAT TOGETHER AGAIN
The group size limit for social gatherings such as dining in restaurants increased back to five persons on Monday (July 12), as the Government moved towards easing Covid-19 restrictions here as vaccination rates rise. Multimedia journalist Kimberly Jow speaks to some patrons at Tanjong Pagar Plaza Market & Food Centre. Read the story: https://str.sg/3JXP

2: 46 – COVID-19 SINGAPORE UPDATE
Singapore reported 26 new Covid-19 cases as of noon on Monday of which eight were locally transmitted – five linked and three unlinked. The remaining 18 cases were imported. Read more: https://str.sg/3JX9

3: 05 – GETTING MORE SENIORS VACCINATED
Also on Singapore’s Covid-19 vaccination situation, seniors 70 years old and above currently have the lowest take-up rate, plateauing in the past month. To combat this, volunteers and staff from the People’s Association have been going door to door since January this year to talk to the elderly about vaccines and address their concerns. Journalist Timothy Goh shares his experience shadowing the volunteers. Read the story: https://str.sg/3Jhp

10: 37 – EURO 2020: ITALY FIGHT BACK TO BEAT ENGLAND ON PENALTIES
Off the back of Italy’s Euro 2020 victory over England on Sunday (July 11), English fans will need to wait longer for a major trophy. Manager Gareth Southgate said he’s to blame for their penalty failure, rather than the three players who missed in the shootout. Sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz breaks down the Three Lions’ loss. Read the story: https://str.sg/3J8f

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