Day: April 12, 2020
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 12, 2020
Italy’s daily coronavirus death tally lowest since Mar 19
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ROME: Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy rose by 431 on Sunday (Apr 12), down from 619 the day before, and the number of new cases slowed to 4,092 from a previous 4,694. The tally of deaths was the lowest daily rise since Mar 19. Advertisement Advertisement The total death toll since the outbreak came
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 12, 2020
More than 200 fines to be issued to members of the public for flouting safe distancing measures: MEWR
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SINGAPORE: More than 200 fines will be issued to members of the public for flouting elevated safe distancing measures on Sunday (Apr 12), the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) said in a press release. The figures come a day after Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Masagos Zulkifli announced that those caught breaking circuit
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 12, 2020
With over 21,300 virus deaths, US spends Easter Sunday on lockdown
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REUTERS: Americans spent Sunday on lockdown as the US toll from the novel coronavirus pandemic surpassed 21,300 deaths and more than half a million confirmed cases over the Easter weekend. With almost all the country under stay-at-home orders to curb the spread of the disease, many turned to online church services to mark the holiest day
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 12, 2020
Police investigating after man posts online about abusing COVID-19 Temporary Relief Fund
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and the police are looking into a case of possible abuse of the COVID-19 Temporary Relief Fund (TRF), after a man claimed he was able to obtain aid without any documents. In a news release on Sunday (Apr 12), the authorities said they had identified a 41-year-old Singaporean
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 12, 2020
COVID-19 measures: Safe distancing situation has ‘improved significantly’, but must still be taken seriously, says DPM Heng
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SINGAPORE: The situation concerning elevated safe distancing measures in public places has “improved significantly” compared to the last few days, particularly in wet markets, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat on Sunday (Apr 12). However, he stressed the need for people to take the enhanced safe distancing measures seriously, given that one infected person
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 12, 2020
Five McDonald’s Singapore employees diagnosed with COVID-19, 4 outlets closed until further notice
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SINGAPORE: Five McDonald’s employees have been diagnosed with COVID-19, said the fast food chain in a press release on Sunday (Apr 12). The employees worked at outlets in Lido, Forum Galleria, Parklane and Geylang East Central, which have been deep-cleaned and closed until further notice. Advertisement Advertisement All other employees working at the four outlets have
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 12, 2020
‘We are social animals’: Hong Kong residents flout COVID-19 rules to throng popular sites
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HONG KONG: People in Hong Kong thronged beaches, ferries and outlying islands on Sunday (Apr 12), many of them violating a ban on gatherings of more than four people aimed at containing the spread of the new coronavirus. Clear blue skies lured people to popular areas across the territory over the long Easter weekend and
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 12, 2020
‘The hardest thing I’ve been through’: Hallucinations, fever, pneumonia – but finally victory for this COVID-19 patient
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SINGAPORE: At one point of time, there were so many tubes and devices attached to the body of Bambang Sugeng Kajairi that he would joke with family members that he was Iron Man. He didn’t feel quite as invincible as the Marvel superhero. Advertisement Advertisement First, a high fever seemed to lay siege to his body. “I could feel the
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 12, 2020
Iran reports 117 new COVID-19 deaths, raising total to 4,474
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TEHRAN: Iran on Sunday (Apr 12) announced 117 new deaths from the novel coronavirus, bringing the overall official toll to 4,474, even as it eased some restrictions that had been imposed to slow the spread of the illness. Health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour also told a news conference that 1,657 new infections had been confirmed in
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 12, 2020
Banish ‘self-centredness’, Pope Francis tells the world as it faces COVID-19
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VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis called on Sunday (Apr 12) for global solidarity in fighting the coronavirus pandemic and its economic fallout, urging the relaxation of international sanctions, debt relief for poor nations and ceasefires in all conflicts. He also warned the European Union that it risked collapse if it did not agree on how to
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 12, 2020
Silent streets for water festival in Myanmar lockdown
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Asia Myanmar’s New Year festival of Thingyan is the country’s biggest public holiday – normally a week of nation-wide celebration and water-fights, with soaked revellers partying late into the night. A combination photo shows a street scene from normal celebrations for Thingyan a few years ago compared to this year’s festival AFP/Ye Aung THU 3 related
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 12, 2020
Bangladesh announces COVID-19 farm relief package, India seen extending lockdown
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DHAKA: Bangladesh on Sunday (Apr 12) announced a relief package worth about US$1.7 billion to help farmers struggling because of restrictions imposed to stem the spread of the coronavirus, with neighbouring India expected to further extend its nationwide lockdown. Bangladesh has extended its lockdown by 11 days to Apr 25, a move that could exacerbate
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 12, 2020
COVID-19 cases, deaths rise in India’s biggest slum
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NEW DELHI: Coronavirus cases in Mumbai’s densely populated Dharavi slum – one of Asia’s biggest – have risen to 43 including four deaths, officials said on Sunday (Apr 12) as they ramp up testing in a race to contain the spread of the illness. Since the first virus death in early April, Indian authorities have stepped
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 12, 2020
COVID-19: 9 in 10 Singaporeans will receive S$600 payout on Apr 14
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SINGAPORE: Nine in 10 Singaporeans will on Tuesday (Apr 14) receive the S$600 one-off cash payout announced as part of the Solidarity Budget earlier this month, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on Sunday. Last Monday, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced that all adult Singaporeans aged 21 and above would receive a one-off Solidarity Payment
