Archive for April 14th, 2020
Three Malaysians among nearly 400 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore
Three Malaysians were part of the 386 new positive cases of Covid-19 on Monday, the biggest daily increase that the republic has recorded so far that pushes the latest tally [...] » More
Malaysia claims 47% recovery from COVID-19
Malaysia on Monday claimed that over 47% of coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic cases reported in the country since its outbreak have fully recovered. In a statement, [...] » More
COVID-19: Singapore confirms record 386 more cases, 1 additional death and 4 new clusters
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Monday (13 April) confirmed a record 386 new COVID-19 cases, as well as an additional death and four new clusters, bringing the total to 2,918 [...] » More
Covid-19: Five states, one Federal Territory maintain zero increase of cases as Malaysia enters final day of MCO phase two
Five states and one Federal Territory have maintained their status quo in terms of recorded Covid-19 cases as Malaysia enters the final day of phase two of the expanded [...] » More
Philippines’ coronavirus deaths exceed 300 as infections approach 5,000
The Philippines recorded 18 new fatalities related to the coronavirus outbreak Monday, raising the national death toll to 315. The number of deaths was lower than the [...] » More
284 more Covid-19 cases recorded in Philippines, total climbs to 4,932
The Philippines reported on Monday (April 13) 284 new infections from the Covid-19, bringing the total number of the cases in the country to 4,932. The Department of Health [...] » More
Why is Korea beating coronavirus? Its citizens hold the state to account
South Korea is one of the few countries that has succeeded in flattening the coronavirus curve. Its policy of testing, tracing and treating without lockdowns has been widely [...] » More
US and China still working to carry out trade deal, says ambassador
China’s ambassador to Washington has said the two countries were still working to carry out their trade deal despite the recent strains in their relationship prompted [...] » More
Asia markets down as oil rallies on output cuts deal
Asia markets fell Monday with investors cautious on news of an international deal to shore up oil prices and tentative signs of progress in efforts to combat the coronavirus [...] » More
ADB announces $20 billion virus rescue package
The Asian Development Bank said Monday it will roll out a massive $20 billion package to help developing member nations weather the economic fallout from the coronavirus [...] » More
Asian shares fall, oil gains after OPEC plus strikes deal
Shares were mostly lower Monday in Asia while crude prices lost earlier gains that had come after OPEC and other oil producing nations agreed to cut output to reflect the [...] » More
Pandemic a ‘perfect storm’ for South Asia, World Bank says
South Asia is on course for its worst economic performance in 40 years, with decades of progress in the battle against poverty at risk, because of coronavirus, the World Bank [...] » More
Anxiety and tears in HK, as young children are taken from parents for coronavirus tests
Mother of two Elisabeth* recalls the day her eight-week-old son was taken away from her to be tested in hospital for Covid-19. “Three guys in hazmat suits turned up, [...] » More
After long lines for toilet paper and masks, another item is flying off HK shelves during coronavirus outbreak flour
After an earlier run on masks, hand sanitiser and toilet paper, the latest item proving almost impossible to find in Hong Kong during the coronavirus outbreak is flour, [...] » More
‘We are social animals’: HK residents flout virus rules to throng popular sites
People in Hong Kong thronged beaches, ferries and outlying islands on Sunday, many of them violating a ban on gatherings of more than four people aimed at containing the [...] » More
