Daily roundup: Severe penalty for individuals caught using someone else's vaccine cert, warns Ong Ye Kung — and other top stories today

August 12, 2021published at 7:56 AMAsiaOne

Patrons having their vaccination status checked on their TraceTogether mobile app by foodcourt staff at Plaza Singapura on Tuesday. Only fully vaccinated individuals will receive a yellow sticker and are allowed to dine in, while those non-fully vaccinated are only allowed to order takeaway food.

The Straits Times

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.

1. Severe penalty for individuals caught using someone else's vaccine cert, warns Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung has warned against using another person's vaccination certificate in order to be allowed to dine at restaurants... » READ MORE

2. 'Jump inside bro': Man finds himself stuck in MBS fountain

The clip did not show how he got in the water feature but barely a second in, someone shouted: "Bro, jump inside bro,"... » READ MORE

3. Breathing, talking and singing can spread Covid-19: NUS study

A new study by a National University of Singapore (NUS) team has found that an infected person can spread Covid-19 by exhaling fine aerosol particles when breathing, talking and singing... » READ MORE

4. Geylang murder case: 8-year-old victim was nice, would greet him when they met in lift, says neighbour

A 35-year-old woman will be charged with the murder of her eight-year-old daughter today... » READ MORE

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