Experts: Current safety measures in Singapore adequate against new strains of Covid-19; only five imported cases reported

Measures such as wearing masks and social distancing are sufficient to combat the spread of a new strain of the coronavirus, experts say. - The Straits Times/Asian News Network

SINGAPORE, Dec 27 (The Straits Times/ANN): Amid growing concerns about a new strain of the coronavirus surfacing here, experts have said measures now in place, such as wearing masks and social distancing, are sufficient to combat its spread.

Two new strains of the disease have been discovered, in Britain and South Africa. Malaysia's Health Ministry has also identified a new strain from samples taken in Sabah state.