Coronavirus: Why staying home when unwell can save lives

A big rise in infections means many sick at the same time, and some can't get the intensive care they need.

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Singapore - Covid-19 has just been declared a global pandemic with more than 4,000 deaths out of 118,000 people infected.

As it rages across the world, Singaporeans have been wondering how long the Republic can be spared the scourge of deaths from this coronavirus.

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