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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
Germany’s COVID-19 curbs are working, say experts
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BERLIN: Measures taken by German officials to slow the spread of the coronavirus are starting to show effect, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for disease control said on Friday (Apr 3). “We are seeing that the spread of the virus is getting slower … it’s working,” said RKI president Lothar Wieler, stressing that restrictions on
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
COVID-19: Malaysia records 217 new cases and 3 additional deaths
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported 217 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday (Apr 3), bringing the total number of people tested positive to 3,333. Health Ministry director-general Noor Hisham Abdullah said at a press conference that an additional three deaths were recorded, bringing the total number of fatalities to 53. Advertisement Advertisement “Of the 217 that tested positive,
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
COVID-19: SAF defers all in-camp training, IPPT for NSmen until May 4; some servicemen to work from home
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SINGAPORE: The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will defer all in-camp training (ICT) and individual physical proficiency tests (IPPT) for operationally-ready national servicemen (NSmen) with immediate effect until May 4. “The SAF will implement additional measures to maintain our operational readiness to defend Singapore’s peace and security amidst the evolving COVID-19 outbreak,” the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF)
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
65 new COVID-19 infections in Singapore, including 17 unlinked cases
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SINGAPORE: A total of 65 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Singapore on Friday (Apr 3), of which 56 are local cases. Of the new local cases, 39 are linked to previous cases while 17 are currently unlinked. Advertisement Advertisement Nine other cases are imported infections, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in its daily update.
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
As Japan’s COVID-19 cases rise, Tokyo nudges PM Abe to declare state of emergency
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TOKYO: Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said on Friday (Apr 3) that Japan declaring a national state of coronavirus emergency would send a “strong message” that could help dodge an explosive outbreak, her most explicit nudge so far for the government to make the call. Amid growing clamour for tighter curbs on people’s movements to stem a
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
In full: PM Lee’s address on enhanced measures to deal with COVID-19 situation in Singapore
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SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong addressed the nation on Friday (Apr 3), giving an update on the COVID-19 situation in Singapore and announcing enhanced measures to limit the spread of the disease. Advertisement Advertisement This is the Prime Minister’s full address in English: My fellow Singaporeans Good evening I last spoke to you on COVID-19
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
Singapore launches COVID-19 online symptom checker
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SINGAPORE: Members of the public who are worried they might have COVID-19 can now use an online screening tool to run a quick self-check and get basic advice. Launched on Friday (Apr 3) by the National University Health System (NUHS), National Centre for Infectious Disease (NCID) and the Ministry of Health Office for Healthcare Transformation (MOHT),
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
Fifth COVID-19 death in Singapore, an 86-year-old nursing home resident
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SINGAPORE: A fifth person died from COVID-19 in Singapore early on Friday (Apr 3) morning, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a news release. The patient was an 86-year-old Singaporean woman with no recent travel history to affected places, said the ministry. Advertisement Advertisement READ: COVID-19: PM Lee to address nation at 4pm She died
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
South Korean ex-presidential candidate on COVID-19 frontline
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SEOUL: When hospitals in the South Korean city of Daegu were overwhelmed by coronavirus patients, officials appealed for doctors to help, and among the volunteers was multi-millionaire and former presidential candidate Ahn Cheol-soo. The South was one of the first countries hit by the virus outside China, where it initially emerged, and for a time had
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
SGH memo saying PM Lee has COVID-19 is fake, hospital says
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SINGAPORE: A Singapore General Hospital (SGH) memo that says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has COVID-19 is fake, the hospital said on Friday (Apr 3). “We are aware of a fake memo bearing SGH logo circulating on social media and text messaging platforms that our Prime Minister Mr Lee Hsien Loong is tested positive for COVID-19,”
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
Australia closes internal borders to capitalise on fall in new COVID-19 cases
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SYDNEY: Australian officials closed internal borders on Friday (Apr 3) and warned people to stay home over the upcoming Easter holiday as the country seeks to capitalise on a further fall in the rate of new coronavirus cases. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia was shifting to a “suppression” phase in its fight against the
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
Government to table Bill to ensure ‘safe’ General Election if held during COVID-19 outbreak
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SINGAPORE: A Bill will be tabled to set out contingency plans to ensure the safety of people should the next General Election take place during the COVID-19 outbreak, said the Elections Department (ELD) on Friday (Apr 3). “The health and safety of voters, candidates and election officials is paramount to us,” said the ELD “in response
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
China reports 31 new COVID-19 cases, Wuhan urges vigilance as residents prepare to return to work
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WUHAN: Mainland China reported 31 new COVID-19 cases and four more deaths as of Thursday, the country’s National Health Commission said on Friday (Apr 3). All of the fatalities were in Wuhan, the city where the coronavirus outbreak began and that is now preparing for its residents to get back to work. Advertisement Advertisement China now has 81,620 infections
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
Indonesia’s economic stimulus not enough to stop layoffs, focus should be to contain COVID-19: Experts
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JAKARTA: Indonesia’s US$24.2 billion healthcare budget and economic stimulus package may not be enough to weather the impact of COVID-19 and prevent millions from losing their jobs, analysts warned on Thursday (Apr 2). They also told CNA that it is more important for the government to focus on containing the pandemic. Advertisement Advertisement President Joko
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