Tag: cases
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 13, 2020
China reports fewest new COVID-19 cases on record; Hubei cities loosen travel curbs
News Business Article
BEIJING: China reported just eight cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday (Mar 13), five of which were in the epicentre of Wuhan in Hubei province, where city governments have started to loosen travel curbs. The numbers are the lowest daily tally for Wuhan since China started reporting figures in January. Advertisement Advertisement Three more imported cases from
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 13, 2020
Singapore faces ‘serious situation’, needs to plan for spike in COVID-19 cases: PM Lee
News Business Article
SINGAPORE: With the COVID-19 outbreak expected to continue for some time, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned on Thursday (Mar 12) that Singapore faces a “serious situation”, with a “possible spike” in new cases, more clusters and new waves of infection from other countries. However, the situation remains under control and Singapore will not raise
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 13, 2020
9 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including 2 who attended mass religious gathering in Malaysia
News Business Article
SINGAPORE: Nine new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Singapore on Thursday (Mar 12), including two people who attended a mass religious gathering at a mosque in Malaysia. The two are among five new imported cases reported on Thursday. Advertisement Advertisement Three new cases are linked to a cluster involving a private dinner function at SAFRA Jurong, raising the
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 13, 2020
US in crisis mode as COVID-19 cases soar, travel restrictions loom
News Business Article
WASHINGTON: The United States went into crisis mode on Thursday (Mar 12) to contain a coronavirus outbreak that has played havoc with businesses, shuttered schools and universities and severely disrupted the sports and entertainment world. Fears of a recession grew as US cases of the virus that causes the sometimes fatal COVID-19 respiratory illness rose and
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
MOH identifying 95 Singaporeans at mass religious event in Malaysia after COVID-19 cases confirmed: Masagos
News Business Article
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s health ministry is working to identify 95 Singaporeans who attended a three-day religious event on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur last month, after Brunei reported that its first case of COVID-19 had attended the same event. The Jhor Qudamak Malaysia 2020 event took place between Feb 28 and Mar 1 at the Seri
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
Thailand reports 11 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 70
News Business Article
BANGKOK: Thailand reported 11 new coronavirus cases on Thursday (Mar 12), bringing the total number of cases in the Southeast Asian country to 70, health officials said. All of the new patients had socialised and shared drinks, health officials said, adding that a tourist from Hong Kong had been the source of the infection. Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
South Korea adds 114 virus cases, warns on Seoul cluster
News Business Article
SEOUL: South Korea reported fewer than 120 new coronavirus cases on Thursday (Mar 12), but authorities warned that a new cluster in Seoul could see the infection spread in the capital. Around 100 people linked to a call centre in the city have tested positive for the virus in recent days. Advertisement Advertisement “This could
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
China’s coronavirus epicentre Hubei sees single-digit cases for first time
News Business Article
BEIJING: China confirmed only eight new coronavirus infections in Hubei province, the first time the epicentre of the epidemic recorded a daily tally in single-digits, as tough containment measures dramatically slow the spread of the virus in mainland China. The capital of Hubei, Wuhan, reported all eight new cases on Wednesday, the National Health Commission
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
Denmark shuts schools and universities after surge in COVID-19 cases
News Business Article
COPENHAGEN: Denmark will close all schools and universities and will start sending home all employees in the public sector with non-critical jobs in the coming days to curb the spread of the coronavirus, the prime minister said on Wednesday (Mar 11). Denmark had 514 people diagnosed with the coronavirus as of Wednesday, rising 10-fold since
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
12 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore including RSAF servicemen who were in France on official duty
News Business Article
SINGAPORE: Twelve new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Singapore on Wednesday (Mar 11), including eight imported cases and one linked to the SAFRA Jurong cluster. The latest confirmed cases bring Singapore’s total to 178, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in a daily update. Advertisement Advertisement Among the new imported cases, three are Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
After testing delays, US coronavirus cases surge past 1,000
News Business Article
WASHINGTON: The number of US cases of the novel coronavirus surged past 1,000 on Tuesday (Mar 10), after public health experts criticised authorities for downplaying the epidemic and lagging behind in testing efforts. At least 28 people have died and 1,001 people have been infected, according to Johns Hopkins University in the United States. Advertisement Advertisement The rise is
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Washington considers actions to bolster US economy as COVID-19 cases mount
News Business Article
WASHINGTON: As US coronavirus cases rose steadily, the White House and Congress negotiated measures on Tuesday to bolster the US economy and Americans’ paychecks against the outbreak’s impact, although there was no immediate sign of a deal. The rise in the number of US cases of COVID-19, a highly contagious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness, has concerned health
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Many local COVID-19 cases due to ‘socially irresponsible’ behaviour of a few: Health Minister
News Business Article
SINGAPORE: Many locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Singapore “were the result of the socially irresponsible actions of a few individuals” who continued to attend events and activities despite being unwell, said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong on Tuesday (Mar 10). To curb the spread of the coronavirus in Singapore, members of the public should avoid social
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Singapore reports 6 new COVID-19 cases; 3 linked to SAFRA Jurong cluster
News Business Article
SINGAPORE: Six new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Singapore on Tuesday (Mar 10), including three linked to the SAFRA Jurong cluster. The cluster, which involved a private dinner function held at the Joy Garden restaurant in SAFRA Jurong on Feb 15, now has a total of 39 cases, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). Advertisement Advertisement Two
Categories
Archives
Recent Posts
- 4 Documents Foreign Borrowers Should Prepare Before Applying for a Loan
- Revolutionizing News: How AI is Reshaping the Business of Journalism
- 10 Marketing Trends That Will Dominate 2024: What You Need to Know Now
- Future-Proofing Your Business: Top Trends Shaping Industry Evolution
- Future-Proof Your Business: How Management Accounting Drives Strategic Success