Day: March 26, 2020
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
Fake cures, risky rumours: COVID-19 misinformation hits home
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HONG KONG: From being duped into taking poisonous “cures”, to watching businesses crumble and avoiding life-saving medication, people are suffering devastating real-world impacts of a deluge of online virus misinformation. As the new coronavirus that has killed more than 20,000 people causes markets to crash and sets scientists scrambling for a solution, rumours and false
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
13 deaths in a day: An ‘apocalyptic’ coronavirus surge at a New York hospital
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NEW YORK: In several hours on Tuesday, Dr Ashley Bray performed chest compressions at Elmhurst Hospital Center on a woman in her 80s, a man in his 60s and a 38-year-old who reminded the doctor of her fiance. All had tested positive for the coronavirus and had gone into cardiac arrest. All eventually died. Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
COVID-19: Travellers to Singapore will receive notice of stay-home requirement before arrival
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SINGAPORE: Travellers arriving in Singapore from 9am on Friday (Mar 27) will be notified of their stay-home requirement via email before they arrive in the country, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a news release on Wednesday. The move will enable travellers to be notified of the requirements in advance, instead of only
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
Indonesian man fined after not reporting carrying more than S$3 million in and out of Singapore
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SINGAPORE: An Indonesian man was fined after failing to declare a total of more than S$3,160,000 as he travelled in and out of Singapore, the police said in a news release on Thursday (Mar 26). Hengky, 39, was convicted and fined S$30,000 on Wednesday for failing to report cross border movement of cash between Mar 13, 2018
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
UK deaths from COVID-19 outbreak climbs to 463
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REUTERS: The number of coronavirus deaths in the United Kingdom rose to 463 as of Wednesday (Mar 25) from 422 on Tuesday, the British government said. The total number of coronavirus cases in the UK were at 9,529 as of Wednesday, compared to 8,077 cases as of Tuesday, the statement added. Advertisement Advertisement The government
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
China reports second consecutive day of no new local coronavirus transmissions, imported cases rise
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BEIJING: Mainland China reported a second consecutive day of no new local coronavirus infections as the epicentre of the epidemic Hubei province opened its borders, but imported cases rose as Beijing ramped up controls to prevent a resurgence of infections. A total of 67 new cases were reported as of end-Wednesday, up from 47 a
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
South Korea reports 104 new coronavirus cases, total at 9,241
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SEOUL: South Korea reported 104 new coronavirus cases on Thursday (Mar 26), bringing its total infections to 9,241, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The death toll from the pandemic in South Korea rose by five to reach a total of 131. Advertisement Advertisement South Korea added it would tighten border checks for
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
Turkey charges 20 Saudis over Khashoggi murder
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ISTANBUL: Turkish prosecutors have charged 20 suspects including two former top aides to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the 2018 murder of Riyadh critic Jamal Khashoggi. Prosecutors accuse Saudi Arabia’s deputy intelligence chief Ahmed al-Assiri and the royal court’s media czar Saud al-Qahtani of leading the operation against Khashoggi and giving orders to
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
COVID-19 death toll passes 20,000, three billion under lockdown
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MADRID: More than 3 billion people around the world were living under lockdown on Wednesday (Mar 25) as governments stepped up their efforts against the coronavirus pandemic which has left more than 20,000 people dead. As the number of confirmed cases worldwide soared past 450,000, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that only a concerted global
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
Coronavirus could become seasonal: Top US scientist
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WASHINGTON, DC: There is a strong chance the new coronavirus could return in seasonal cycles, a senior US scientist said Wednesday (Mar 25), underscoring the urgent need to find a vaccine and effective treatments. Anthony Fauci, who leads research into infectious diseases at the National Institutes of Health, told a briefing the virus was beginning
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
‘We are worried,’ say Indonesian healthcare workers as COVID-19 takes toll on medical system
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JAKARTA: On Saturday (Mar 21), Dr Djoko Judodjoko breathed his last in a Jakarta hospital. The 70-year-old, who had underlying health conditions, was treated for COVID-19 earlier. Advertisement Advertisement He was one of the seven doctors nationwide who contracted coronavirus and eventually passed away, according to the Indonesian Medical Association. More than 40 healthcare workers are currently being
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
New Zealand mosque shooter pleads guilty to all charges
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WELLINGTON: The Australian accused of murdering 51 Muslim worshippers in last year’s mass shooting at two New Zealand mosques pleaded guilty to all charges on Thursday (Mar 26) in an unexpected reversal. Brenton Tarrant, 29, had previously denied 51 charges of murder, 40 of attempted murder and one of engaging in a terrorist act but changed
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
Gunmen in Afghanistan kill 25 at Sikh complex, Islamic State claims responsibility
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KABUL: Gunmen and suicide bombers raided a Sikh religious complex in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Wednesday (Mar 25), killing 25 people before security forces killed all of the attackers, the government said. The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement, saying it was revenge for India’s treatment of Muslims
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
Amid sweeping lockdowns, why Singapore’s food supply can endure: Chan Chun Sing
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SINGAPORE: With a third of the planet under lockdown, Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing told CNA that Singapore “certainly can expect some disruption” to its supply chains. And delays in food deliveries are already happening following the restricted movement order taking effect in Malaysia. Advertisement Advertisement But Mr Chan called on Singaporeans to
