News National News National Heavy penalties await public health offenders in COVID transition phase On the eve of partial reopening, health minister calls on public to comply with health protocols and only go out when necessary November 18, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – On-the-spot fines of up to $5,000 will be issued to businesses and individuals who flout public health guidelines during…
News National News National Over 37,000 people booked Friday prayer slots at mosques MTIC issues health guidelines for driving schools and public transport use during COVID transition phase November 17, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Over half of mosques across the country have been fully booked for mass Friday prayers as more than 30,000…
News National News National New COVID cases hit 3-month low ahead of reopening MCYS spells out transition phase guidelines for fitness centres and sports facilities November 16, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The health ministry recorded 22 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, marking the lowest daily case count since August 8.…
News National News National Brunei marks 70 percent vaccination milestone Gov't expects the sultanate to hit its 80 percent vaccination target in "2 to 3 weeks" November 15, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Brunei has reached the 70 percent double dose vaccination milestone on Monday, four days before it starts relaxing COVID-19…
News National News National Brunei in early talks with Malaysia on opening vaccinated travel lane Health minister assures public that no traces of pork DNA were found in COVID vaccines November 13, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei is in early discussions with Malaysia to establish a vaccinated travel lane, as the sultanate prepares to reopen…
News National News National Private social gatherings limited to 2 a week during COVID transition phase 'High-risk workers' suggested to take antigen tests twice a week in government's revised health guidelines November 12, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Fully vaccinated individuals will not be allowed to attend more than two private social gatherings a week when Brunei…
News National News National MoH does not rule out return of COVID curbs if healthcare system under strain New 'antigen centre' to issue certificates as proof of negative test results November 11, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The government will consider bringing back COVID-19 restrictions if the healthcare system is under strain from a jump in…
News National News National COVID-19 transition phase: All employees must take antigen tests every fortnight Gov't allows contact sports and reopening of gyms from November 19 November 10, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – All fully vaccinated employees returning to workplaces in the public and private sectors will be required to take COVID-19…
News National News National Brunei to start easing COVID restrictions from November 19 Gov't mandates teachers and non-teaching staff to get vaccinated as fully jabbed university students set to resume in-person learning November 10, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Starting November 19, fully vaccinated individuals can return to workplaces and dine at restaurants as the government lifts a…
News National News National Active COVID-19 cases dip to lowest level in nearly three months Health minister says outbreak appeared to be brought under control but warns against complacency November 8, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei reported a steady decline in active COVID-19 cases on Monday, falling to the lowest level of since August…