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Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande give thumbs-up to social distancing to contain coronavirus
Life, Published on 18/03/2020
» Action star Arnold Schwarzenegger told Americans to "ignore the morons", Lady Gaga said she was staying at home with her dogs, and Taylor Swift said sacrifices are needed as she urged her 128 million fans to practise social distancing in a bid to contain the coronavirus.
Coronavirus outbreak may be over in China by April: expert
Reuters, Published on 11/02/2020
» GUANGZHOU, China: The coronavirus outbreak is hitting a peak in China this month and may be over by April, the government's senior medical adviser said on Tuesday, in the latest assessment of an epidemic that has rattled the world.
Fifth coronavirus case in Thailand
Published on 24/01/2020
» Deputy Public Health Minister Satit Pitutecha has confirmed a fifth case of coronavirus infection has been detected in Thailand - a 33-year-old woman tourist from China.
Coronavirus shakes up the outsourcing industry
Business, Published on 22/04/2020
» MUMBAI: Coronavirus is permanently shaking up the global outsourcing industry as lockdowns from Bangalore to Manila prompt firms to "reshore" jobs and, with AI, to move further away from needing humans at all.
Procurement of vaccines for emergency use halted
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/11/2022
» The Ministry of Public Health has announced the cancellation of the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines for emergency use.
Don't remove face masks in toilets, scientists warn
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/04/2022
» People are being warned not to remove face masks when in public toilets and closed spaces such as elevators after a study found that people can easily contract the novel coronavirus while using these facilities.
Iran cases surge, new Malaysia, Singapore infections: Virus update
Published on 01/03/2020
» Four new infections were reported in Malaysia and Singapore after Thailand, the United States and Australia recorded their first deaths caused by the coronavirus and cases in Iran and South Korea jumped by 376 but the number of new deaths fell in the epicentre of Hubei, China.
Cases top 152,000 worldwide, rise in SE Asia and Europe: Virus update
Published on 15/03/2020
» Fear closed the world in on itself as nations, from the US to much of Europe and Latin America, took measures to shield citizens from the coronavirus infection. That meant shutting borders, airports and, in France, its cafes and restaurants.
Growth forecast cut, Iran cases surge by 50%: Virus update
Published on 02/03/2020
» Iran reported a 50% increase in coronavirus infections, while New York City, Brussels, Berlin and Indonesia all reported their first cases. New cases were reported in Thailand and across the US. Hard-hit South Korea saw its total climb past 4,200.
Europe tightens curbs with economic toll worsening: Virus update
Published on 17/03/2020
» Governments in Europe tightened curbs on free movement to stem the outbreak and are exploring ways to ease the financial impact. US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is rallying Senate Republicans to quickly pass the House package of economic measures. Goldman Sachs Group now expects China’s economy to contract by 9% in the first quarter and Hong Kong’s jobless rate rose to a nine-year high. The Philippines became the first country to shut its markets in response to the widening coronavirus outbreak and some regulators in Europe banned short selling. US equity futures and European stocks reversed gains.