Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
Mosques to remain closed until Mar 26 amid risk of large COVID-19 cluster forming from Malaysia gathering
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SINGAPORE: All mosques in Singapore will remain closed until Mar 26 to prevent further spread of COVID-19, said the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) on Monday (Mar 16). MUIS first announced on Mar 13 that mosques would close for five days for cleaning after several congregants tested positive for the coronavirus following a religious gathering
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
Sengkang Fire Station disinfected after SCDF officer tests positive for COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: The Sengkang Fire Station has been disinfected after a fire and rescue specialist based there tested positive for COVID-19, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) on Monday (Mar 16). MOH announced 17 new cases on Monday and provided more information on previously announced cases, including case 219. Advertisement Advertisement According to MOH’s press
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
Wall Street halts trading after S&P 500 tumbles 9% at opening
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NEW YORK: The S&P 500 tumbled 9% at opening on Monday (Mar 16), triggering an automatic 15-minute halt of Wall Street’s three main indexes for the third time in six days, as traders reacted to drastic weekend measures from the Federal Reserve to stave off a global recession. The halt at the opening was the third
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
Jakarta faces backlash over reduced public transport services in fight against COVID-19
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JAKARTA: The Jakarta government’s decision to limit the use of public transportation in view of the COVID-19 outbreak has backfired, with commuters complaining about the chaos and long queues at bus and train stations on Monday (Mar 16). The services of Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), Light Rail Train and TransJakarta buses were reduced, as announced
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
Thailand prepares for widespread COVID-19 transmission
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BANGKOK: Thailand is preparing for widespread transmission of COVID-19 as the country continues to report more cases of the potentially deadly disease, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam. He maintained on Monday (Mar 16) after a meeting with the committee overseeing the outbreak of COVID-19 that Thailand still experiences sustained transmission of the new virus and that
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
Nearly 1,000 new COVID-19 cases in Spain in 24 hours
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MADRID: Spain has registered nearly 1,000 new COVID-19 infections over the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 8,744, the health ministry said on Monday (Mar 16). Over the same period, the number of deaths rose by nine to 297, the ministry’s emergencies coordinator Fernando Simon said. Advertisement Advertisement The figure for new
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
Italy hit by 368 new coronavirus deaths, hospitals in crisis
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ROME: Italy on Sunday (Mar 15) reported a one-day record death toll and leaders warned of a bed and artificial respirator shortage in the European epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic. Official data showed the number of fatalities shooting up by 368 to 1,809 – more than half of all the cases recorded outside China. Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
Taiwan reports 8 new COVID-19 cases, widens travel warning
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TAIPEI: Taiwan reported eight new cases of coronavirus on Monday (Mar 16), its biggest daily rise, though all of them involved people who had arrived from overseas. The total number of cases in Taiwan stood at 67. Among the latest cases were people returning to the island from Austria and Germany. Advertisement Advertisement On Saturday,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
COVID-19 FAQ: When will a stay-home notice be issued, and what does it mean?
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Singapore Singapore expanded its border controls on Sunday (Mar 15), with stay-home notices a key tool used to prevent the spread of COVID-19 here. But what does it entail, exactly? Passengers arriving in Singapore at Harbourfront Centre Ferry Terminal on Mar 5, 2020. (Photo: Try Sutrisno Foo) 16 Mar 2020 06:19PM(Updated: 16 Mar 2020 06:20PM) Bookmark SINGAPORE:
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
After fleeing abroad, Chinese football teams rush home again to avoid COVID-19
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SHANGHAI: Most Chinese Super League (CSL) clubs fled abroad when the deadly coronavirus hit the country but they are now rushing back again as it takes hold elsewhere. The national side is still training in Dubai – where many CSL teams also went in recent weeks – but they too are now making hasty arrangements to get
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
COVID-19: Hong Kong to charge daily fee to stay in quarantine facility
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HONG KONG: People under quarantine staying in temporary accommodation provided by the Hong Kong government will have to pay a daily fee of HK$200 (US$25.75) from Tuesday (Mar 17). The government said it is aware of “suspected cases” of people abusing the temporary accommodation, including Hong Kong residents who insist on staying in the accommodation despite having
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
No Pink Dot rally at Hong Lim Park due to coronavirus: Organisers
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SINGAPORE: Pink Dot organisers said on Monday (Mar 16) that due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the event will not take place at Hong Lim Park this year. Instead, there will be a livestream event online on Jun 27. Advertisement Advertisement In a Facebook post, the organisers said: “The health and safety of our community and
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
COVID-19 checkpoint queues stretch kilometres in Manila
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MANILA: Vehicles entering the Philippine capital were stuck in kilometre-long queues on Monday (Mar 16) at checkpoints enforcing a quarantine aimed at curbing the nation’s rising coronavirus cases. Despite a halt on domestic travel to and from the capital, shuttered malls and curfews, workers as well as provisions were still being allowed in via police
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
Hong Kong political rivals woo voters with free face masks
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HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s rival political camps have embraced a new tactic to woo potential voters as the city hunkers down during the coronavirus pandemic: Free face masks. Masks have been in desperately short supply in Hong Kong since the start of the year when the epidemic reached the financial hub. Advertisement Advertisement Politicians from
