Day: March 22, 2020
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 22, 2020
COVID-19: Australian states to consider ‘draconian measures’ to enforce social distancing
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SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday (Mar 22) that states and territories will consider “draconian measures” to enforce social distancing to combat the coronavirus. The potential measures, which he said would be discussed later on Sunday, came after thousands of people flocked to Australia’s beaches in recent days amid an unusually warm
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 22, 2020
Indonesia stands at the crossroads of a waste crisis and plastics problem
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JAKARTA: Indonesia is one of the biggest contributors to plastic pollution in the ocean. It became a dumping ground for the world’s plastic waste after China’s ban on trash imports. And now, a new crisis is brewing in the country. Its landfills are running out of space, even with only 60 to 70 per cent
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 22, 2020
Thousands flock to see Olympic flame in Japan despite COVID-19 fears
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SENDAI: Tens of thousands of people flocked to a cauldron with the Olympic flame in northeastern Japan over the weekend despite concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. The flame arrived in Japan to a scaled-down welcoming ceremony on Friday as doubts grew over whether the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will go ahead on schedule as the deadly virus
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 22, 2020
China reports 46 new coronavirus cases, all but one imported
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BEIJING: China on Sunday (Mar 22) reported 46 new cases of coronavirus, the fourth straight day with an increase, with all but one of those cases imported from overseas, according to the country’s National Health Commission. While China has drastically reduced the number of reported domestically transmitted cases – the one reported on Sunday was
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 22, 2020
Gaza authorities confirm first two COVID-19 cases
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GAZA CITY: Authorities in Gaza confirmed the first two cases of novel coronavirus on Sunday (Mar 22), identifying the individuals as Palestinians who had travelled to Pakistan and were held in quarantine on their return. Gaza’s health ministry said in a statement that “two citizens tested positive (for COVID-19), after they returned from Pakistan” on
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 22, 2020
They have the skills and qualifications. So why can’t these disabled people find good jobs?
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SINGAPORE: Former construction company owner Chen Chee Min suffered a stroke in October 2010 which left him paralysed on his left side. The 59-year-old has had difficulty finding a job following his rehabilitation and learning to walk again. Despite taking the initiative to get retrained, and seeking help from disability organisations, he has only been gainfully
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 22, 2020
Wakes allowed, measures to handle COVID-19 bodies in place: NEA
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SINGAPORE: Wakes for COVID-19 victims will be permitted as long as there is no contact with the body, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Saturday (Mar 21). In response to media queries, NEA said that although wakes are allowed, families will be asked to keep the funeral wakes short to minimise any risk posed by contact
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 22, 2020
Singapore reports 2 deaths from COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: Two patients in Singapore have died from complications due to COVID-19, the first deaths in the country linked to the infection. The patients – a 75-year-old Singaporean woman and 64-year-old Indonesian man – died on Saturday morning (Mar 21), the Ministry of Health (MOH) said. Advertisement Advertisement The woman, known as Case 90, was linked to
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 22, 2020
Singapore reports 47 new cases of COVID-19, more than 80% imported
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SINGAPORE: Singapore on Saturday (Mar 21) confirmed 47 new cases of COVID-19, of which 39 were imported cases. Nine more people have been discharged, taking the total number of patients who have recovered to 140, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). Advertisement Advertisement The increase takes the national total to 432, on a day when the country
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 22, 2020
Commentary: When did LinkedIn become a dating site? Two rules to navigate this new challenge
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SINGAPORE: If you have been on social media earlier this year, you might have seen a curious meme going viral. For the “LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Tinder” challenge, users have to compile four profile images of themselves corresponding to what they would post on these respective social media platforms. Advertisement Advertisement While Facebook and Instagram profiles
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 22, 2020
The astrophotographer who snaps images of stars and galaxies from his window
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SINGAPORE: One of the first pictures Ivan Bok took through a telescope is the Orion Nebula. It is one of the brightest nebulae located in the Milky Way, visible to the naked eye in the night sky. “For most people, the first thing that (they really remember) is looking at things like the moon and Saturn,” said the
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 22, 2020
Commentary: Facing a two-front COVID-19 assault, Saudi Arabia pulls out the sledgehammer
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ABU DHABI: While the COVID-19 outbreak has ravaged through most parts of the globe, Saudi Arabia stands out. The country is battling the coronavirus on two fronts as the kingdom is not only fighting to contain the pandemic but also facing an intensified economic fallout with the drastic plunge in oil price these past few
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 22, 2020
Malaysia reports five COVID-19 deaths, bringing death toll to 8
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported a total of five deaths related to COVID-19 on Saturday (Mar 21), bringing the national death toll to eight. The latest fatalities reported at about 7pm on Saturday evening were a 69-year-old Malaysian man linked to the cluster involving a mass religious gathering in capital Kuala Lumpur, and a 57-year-old Malaysian
Commentary: Three smarter ways to use screen time while kids are at home
Commentary Commentary There are ways to use tech to help kids learn, explore their interests and get creative, says an observer. A child using an app to learn. 22 Mar 2020 01:04PM Bookmark COLUMBUS, Ohio: As families everywhere adjust to social distancing measures like closed schools and child care centers, workplaces and more, parents are