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New virus outbreaks in China, abroad rekindle concerns
AFP, Published on 21/02/2020
» BEIJING: An eruption of new virus cases in South Korea, Iran and Chinese hospitals and prisons rekindled concerns on Friday about the spread of a deadly disease that has killed more than 2,200 people.
South Korea virus cases spike, Italy and Iran take drastic steps
AFP, Published on 23/02/2020
» CODOGNO, Italy: South Korea reported a sharp jump in coronavirus cases on Sunday, while Italy and Iran took drastic containment steps as worldwide fears over the epidemic spiralled higher.
WHO warns of pandemic risk after virus peaks in China
AFP, Published on 25/02/2020
» GENEVA: The new coronavirus has peaked in China but could still grow into a pandemic, the World Health Organization has warned, as infections mushroom in other countries.
Korea virus cases surge as WHO sounds maximum alert
AFP, Published on 29/02/2020
» SEOUL: South Korea reported on Saturday its biggest surge in new coronavirus cases and concerns grew of a possible epidemic in the United States as the World Health Organization raised its risk alert to its highest level.
Global virus death toll tops 3,000 as South Korea cases soar
AFP, Published on 02/03/2020
» BEIJING: The global death toll from the new coronavirus epidemic surpassed 3,000 on Monday after more people died at its epicentre in China, as cases soared around the world and US officials faced criticism over the country's readiness for an outbreak.
Full moon festivities called off
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/03/2020
» The world-famous full-moon party in Surat Thani's Koh Phangan island has been cancelled until further notice, as has the well-known Wan Lai water festival in Chon Buri's Bang Saen district in a move to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Britain in lockdown as WHO warns pandemic 'accelerating'
AFP, Published on 24/03/2020
» LONDON: Britain was under lockdown Tuesday, its population joining around 1.7 billion people around the globe ordered to stay indoors to curb the "accelerating" spread of the coronavirus.
$2 trillion rescue package passes US Senate, heads to House
AFP, Published on 26/03/2020
» WASHINGTON - The US Senate unanimously passed the nation's largest-ever rescue package late Wednesday, a $2 trillion lifeline to suffering Americans, critically depleted hospitals and an economy ravaged by a rapidly spreading coronavirus crisis.
Spain's female football referees on frontline of coronavirus fight
AFP, Published on 26/03/2020
» MADRID - "I'm just doing my bit," says Iragartze Fernandez, the part-time referee turned full-time nurse who has swapped the whistle for a face-mask in the hope of helping Spain combat the deadly coronavirus.
Stadium debacle leaves bad taste
News, Editorial, Published on 29/03/2020
» It's nearly a month since the army-owned Lumpinee boxing stadium emerged as the epicentre of the country's coranavirus epidemic. Yet there are still no apologies from the army or army chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong.