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ATM can now talk to visually impaired people
Some of the Geldmaat machines will be equipped with a voice support function from Wednesday. This makes it easier for visually impaired people to withdraw money without help from others. Consumers who wish to use this feature must plug in an earphone. Then instructions are given about the actions and options.
Ilse DeLange honored with American country music award
Ilse DeLange has won a prestigious American country music award. The Country Music Association (CMA) has awarded the Dutch singer the CMA Jeff Walker Global Country Artist Award. This award is presented to country musicians who have made an extraordinary contribution to the music genre outside the United States.
Singapore reports the lowest number of infections since the end of March
Singapore reports 42 new corona infections on Wednesday. That is the lowest number since March 29. Singapore went into lockdown in mid-April after the coronavirus spread among the many migrants sharing dormitories. Last week, it was announced that all these dormitories, where about 300,000 migrants are staying, are free of the virus.
Make an appointment for a corona test now also online
The online test portal for the coronavirus was launched on Wednesday. Anyone with (mild) complaints that fit the corona virus can now also make a test appointment online. You can also view the results here. By opening the online portal, the GGDs can be relieved and the waiting times for the results of the tests to be shortened.
Ice cream parlors are happy with high temperatures due to the corona crisis
Thanks to the warm weather during the holiday season, it is a great time for the ice cream parlors. Due to the corona crisis, sales fell sharply at the beginning of the spring. Although the season has not yet been saved, these weeks are making up for a lot, according to the Association for Craft Ice Cream.
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