Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
Passengers transferred from virus-stricken cruise ship off Panama
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PANAMA CITY: Passengers on a virus-stricken cruise liner stranded off Central America were transferred to another ship Saturday (Mar 29), after the US-bound vessel was given permission to pass through the Panama Canal. The Zaandam had been stuck in the Pacific Ocean since Mar 14 after dozens of the 1,800 people on board reported flu-like symptoms
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
COVID-19: Australian PM urges public gatherings should not exceed two people
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MELBOURNE: Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday (Mar 29) that public gatherings should not exceed two people and Australians should go out only when necessary, while those over 70 should self-isolate to protect themselves from the novel coronavirus. Morrison said that people “must stay home” unless going out to do essential shopping, exercises, for
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
Passengers to leave Australia after days stuck on cruise ship
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PERTH: Hundreds of cruise ship passengers were due to board flights for Germany on Sunday (Mar 29), after spending days stranded at sea off the West Australian coast in a stand-off with authorities. The Artania docked in the port city of Fremantle on Friday after an earlier ban was reversed amid a spike in COVID-19 cases
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
COVID-19: Parents voice frustration over learning centres’ arrangements amid suspension of classes
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SINGAPORE: Some parents have voiced frustration over learning centres’ arrangements for students after the suspension of centre-based classes was announced on Tuesday (Mar 24). The suspension, which aims to reduce the mixing of students from different schools, is among new measures rolled out to ensure safe distancing, as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
China’s COVID-19 epicentre Wuhan pivots to stem imported cases
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WUHAN: The ground-zero city of Wuhan is cautiously reopening after a two-month quarantine, but the birthplace of the global coronavirus pandemic is now on guard against a potential new threat: Imported cases. Travel restrictions have been loosened, with Wuhan’s busy train station officially resuming inbound services on Saturday (Mar 28) and highways reopened as the unprecedented
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
COVID-19: Taxi, private-car hire drivers allowed to make home deliveries to meet increased demand
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SINGAPORE: Taxi and private-hire car drivers will now be allowed to make grocery and food deliveries to meet the increased demand amid the COVID-19 outbreak, said Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan on Sunday (Mar 29). In a Facebook post, Mr Khaw noted that demand for home deliveries has grown, and will continue increasing in the coming weeks as the Government calls on more people to
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
More than S$5.9 million in donations to The Courage Fund for those affected by COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: A fund to provide relief for those affected by the COVID-19 outbreak has received more than S$5.9 million in donations. Minister for Social and Family Development Desmond Lee gave this update on his Facebook page on Sunday (Mar 29). Advertisement Advertisement The donations to The Courage Fund will be used by Community Chest to support patients,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
In rare case, US infant dies from COVID-19
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WASHINGTON: A US infant has died from the COVID-19 illness, officials in the state of Illinois said on Saturday (Mar 28), marking an extremely rare case of juvenile death in the global pandemic. At a news conference, Governor JB Pritzker said “an infant” was among the fatalities linked to the new coronavirus over the previous
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
Olympics delay a blow for virus-hit Tokyo hotels
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TOKYO: The shock postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has dealt a savage blow to Japan’s hotels and tourism industry, already reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many operators have seen bookings decimated by the virus and had been clinging to the hope that the Games would help them claw back this year’s losses.
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
New Zealand records first death tied to COVID-19
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MELBOURNE: New Zealand recorded its first death related to COVID-19, and the number of people infected with the virus rose by 63 cases to a total of 514, Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said on Sunday (Mar 29). Bloomfield said the woman who died was in her 70s and was initially diagnosed with influenza. Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
Hospitals turn to snorkel masks to ease respirator overload
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BRUSSELS: As hospitals face an overload of COVID-19 patients struggling to breathe, innovative medical staff are turning to snorkelling masks from sports stores to stop their lungs collapsing. The idea started in Italy, the European country worst-hit by the coronavirus pandemic, with hospitals in other nations taking note and adding their own specific medical parts to
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
Nextdoor, the network for neighbors, grows in age of social distancing
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SAN FRANCISCO: There are offers to pick up groceries or medicine for neighbors, to share supplies, or walk people’s dogs – and even intel on where to find scarce items like toilet paper. For people forced to stay home to ride out the COVID-19 pandemic, Nextdoor, a hyperlocal social network, has found itself playing an increasingly important
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
ICA cancels Singaporean’s passport for breaching stay-home notice
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SINGAPORE: A Singaporean’s passport was cancelled by authorities after he breached stay-home notice requirements. The case has also been referred to the Ministry of Health (MOH) for investigation, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a news release on Sunday (Mar 29). Advertisement Advertisement READ: COVID-19: What it’s like serving a stay-home notice in a hotel READ: Jail
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
China reports 45 new COVID-19 cases – all but one imported
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BEIJING: China reported 45 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Mar 28, down from 54 on the previous day, with all but one involving travellers from overseas, the country’s health authority said on Sunday (Mar 29). The number of so-called “imported” cases also fell from 54 on the previous day, data from the National Health Commission
