Covid-19 experts knighted by French govt

Honoured: (From left) Prof Renia, Prof Leo and Prof Tan were conferred the honours by France’s ambassador to Singapore. — The Straits Times/ANN

THREE Covid-19 experts in Singapore were knighted by France in recognition of their outstanding contributions in health and science, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, which helped to strengthen ties between the two countries.

Singapore’s chief health scientist, Professor Tan Chorh Chuan, and National Centre for Infectious Diseases executive director Leo Yee Sin were conferred the title of Knight of the French Order of the Legion of Honour, an award founded in 1802.