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India becomes third hardest-hit country for virus cases
AFP, Published on 06/07/2020
» NEW DELHI - India's densely populated cities ordered new restrictions as the confirmed number of coronavirus cases neared 700,000, passing Russia with the third-highest number of infections.
Panda gifted by China gives birth to second cub in Taiwan
AFP, Published on 29/06/2020
» TAIPEI: A giant panda gifted by China to Taiwan has given birth to a second female cub after being artificially inseminated, Taipei Zoo announced Monday.
Europe reopens borders but China battles new virus outbreak
AFP, Published on 16/06/2020
» BRUSSELS - A raft of EU nations reopened their borders to fellow Europeans on Monday after months of coronavirus curbs, but China locked down parts of Beijing to battle a new outbreak that has stoked fears of a second wave of infections.
Europe reopens borders but China battles new virus outbreak
AFP, Published on 15/06/2020
» BRUSSELS: A raft of EU nations reopened their borders to fellow Europeans on Monday after months of coronavirus curbs, but China was battling a new outbreak that has stoked fears of a second wave.
Indonesia posts record virus infections as restrictions eased
Reuters, Published on 10/06/2020
» Indonesia posted a record number of coronavirus infections Wednesday, sparking calls from health experts for the world's fourth most populous country to slam the brakes on easing restrictions.
Jakarta mosques open for first time since March
Published on 05/06/2020
» JAKARTA: Indonesia’s capital opened mosques on Friday for the first time in nearly three months, as the megacity loosens a partial lockdown despite coronavirus cases mounting in the world’s biggest Muslim majority nation.
No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for virus era
AFP, Published on 27/05/2020
» TOKYO - No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favourite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era.
Drug approval, eased lockdowns bring hope
Published on 02/05/2020
» US regulators have cleared the experimental antiviral drug Remdesivir for emergency use to treat Covid-19 patients, and Japan has also begun a special approval process for the treatment.
Coronavirus adds to struggles in City of God favela
AFP, Published on 09/04/2020
» RIO DE JANEIRO - There are no good options these days in City of God.
Bali's 'Day of Silence' hit by virus fears
AFP, Published on 25/03/2020
» BALI: Bali's "Day of Silence" was even quieter than usual this year as coronavirus fears prompted authorities to scale back an annual celebration that sees the Hindu-majority island in Indonesia come to a near standstill.