Recently, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has assessed the Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine to be safe for use on children aged 5 years and above. Hence, children can now be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. This article informs you what you need to know about COVID-19 vaccination for your children in…
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COVID-19 Rules For Unvaccinated or Medically Ineligible Persons
Although being vaccinated against COVID-19 is not compulsory in Singapore at the time of writing, unvaccinated individuals make up most of the severe and ICU COVID-19 cases in Singapore. The Singapore government has accordingly implemented Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS) to protect unvaccinated individuals from contracting COVID-19. At the same…
Can Police Officers Enter Your House in Singapore?
Can police officers come knocking at your door in Singapore to enter your home? The short answer is yes, in certain cases. As of January 2022, the police have gained new powers that allow them to respond and protect the public more proactively. For example, they can now make forced…
COVID-19 Vaccine in Singapore: Is It Compulsory? Who is It For?
The first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by United States pharmaceutical company Pfizer and German firm BioNTech arrived in Singapore on 21 December 2020 after the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) of Singapore granted interim authorisation for its use. Singapore is one of the first countries to obtain this vaccine,…
Are Sovereign Citizens Legally Recognised in Singapore?
Even in Singapore’s collectivist society where citizens are largely law-abiding, sovereign citizens have been making the news recently for disobeying laws. This uptick in cases involving sovereign citizens possibly occurred in response to how COVID-19 regulations, such as mask-wearing and vaccination-differentiated rules, have been seen by them to impinge on…
Vaccine Passports: Are They Recognised in Singapore?
As the COVID-19 vaccination rollout continues to gather pace across the world, we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. With the increased adoption of vaccination passports worldwide, more domestic activities and international travel have resumed. What Is a Vaccine Passport? A COVID-19 vaccine passport…
Is It Legal to Take Ivermectin in Singapore?
Interest in ivermectin to cure viral infections surged late last year despite it being trialled unsuccessfully to treat COVID-19. Unfortunately, there are still people looking for ways to procure ivermectin and take them for unapproved purposes. This article will therefore aim to explain: What is ivermectin Whether it is legal…
COVID-19: Can Safe Distancing Enforcement Officers Do This?
Safe distancing enforcement officers play an integral role in Singapore’s battle against COVID-19. However, in recent times, some have raised concerns that they may be overstepping their boundaries, such as when safe distancing enforcement officers from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) legitimately entered the house of Singapore actor Nick Mikhail…
Should I Tell My Criminal Lawyer I’m Guilty? And Other FAQs
From my many years of handling criminal matters, I’ve noticed that some accused persons struggle with the trust they can place in the lawyers that they’ve engaged. There are instances where the accused has not been completely truthful or certain information is being kept from the lawyer. I find this…
How Legal are Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) in Singapore?
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are digital assets that have been around since 2014 but have boomed in recent years. They are becoming a more popular manner to buy and sell digital artwork. If you are wondering about creating, buying or selling NFTs, or even what the hype over NFTs is all…
