Published 19:11 IST, February 14th 2020
Singapore PM writes Valentine's Day note to healthcare workers amid coronavirus dread
The viral coronavirus has infected more than 60,000 people around the globe, however, a valentine note by Singapore's PM has captured netizens attention.
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viral coronavirus has alrey infected more than 60,000 people all around world, however, a valentine te by Singapore's Prime Minister has captured people's attention as he thanked doctors, nurses and health care workers for ir tireless efforts to contain coronavirus outbreak. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on February 14 took to Facebook to share handwritten te.
In caption, Lee Hsien wrote, “Happy Valentine’s Day to a very special group of people, going above and beyond call of duty to keep us all safe and well, and to keep Singapore going!”.
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post even received an overflow of responses. While several users thanked healthcare professionals, some even applauded gesture of Prime Minister. One Facebook user wrote, “ most meaningful way of celebrating 2020 valentine day. Deepest appreciation and salute to medical personals who have done ir best to fight against COVID-19”.
Ar said, “You're great leer for country. Appreciate on your appreciation, recognition, kindness and inspiration to all frontline people in SG. It is a great te to showed everyone's about leership. You are hourable PM for country to prove that you kw way, you show way and you go way. Happy Valentine's day to you and SG”.
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Death toll nears 1,500
outbreak which took place in Wuhan in January has w killed thousands of people. death toll for virus in China has also reportedly jumped to nearly 1,500 with ar 121 new fatalities reportedly mostly from worst affected Hubei province. total number of confirmed cases across China are w more than 60,000.
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World Health Organisation has reportedly said that China's Coronavirus outbreak is a 'very grave threat for rest of world' and should also be viewed by or nations as 'public enemy number 1'. virus was officially named 'COVID-19' at conference in Geneva held by WHO, where body's chief furr said that countries h a chance of stopping its global spre. Earlier this month, WHO also declared Coronavirus as a 'global public health emergency'.
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19:11 IST, February 14th 2020