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Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
‘We are worried,’ say Indonesian healthcare workers as COVID-19 takes toll on medical system
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JAKARTA: On Saturday (Mar 21), Dr Djoko Judodjoko breathed his last in a Jakarta hospital. The 70-year-old, who had underlying health conditions, was treated for COVID-19 earlier. Advertisement Advertisement He was one of the seven doctors nationwide who contracted coronavirus and eventually passed away, according to the Indonesian Medical Association. More than 40 healthcare workers are currently being
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
Singapore reports 73 new COVID-19 cases, new cluster involving PCF Sparkletots centre linked to 18 cases
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SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 73 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (Mar 25) and announced a new cluster involving the PAP Community Foundation (PCF) Sparkletots centre in Fengshan, which is linked to 18 cases in total. Another new cluster was also announced involving Dover Court International School (301 Dover Road), which is linked to three confirmed cases. Advertisement Advertisement The
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
Commentary: Has Myanmar been in denial over COVID-19 outbreak all this while?
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NEW DELHI: Myanmar confirmed its first two cases of coronavirus late on Monday (Mar 23) after weeks of maintaining the claim the country was free from the virus. The news sparked panic buying in the commercial capital of Yangon with shoppers packing major supermarkets. Advertisement Advertisement While it may have come as a shock to many Myanmar residents, it
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
COVID-19: Halt to all US forces overseas movement for up to 60 days
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WASHINGTON: Defence Secretary Mark Esper has issued a stop movement order to the US military halting all travel and movement abroad for up to 60 days in an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus through the ranks, Esper told Reuters on Wednesday (Mar 25). Esper said in an interview that the order applied to
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
Spain overtakes China COVID-19 toll with 3,434 deaths
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MADRID: Spain’s coronavirus death toll overtook that of China on Wednesday (Mar 25), rising to 3,434 after 738 people died over the past 24 hours, the government said. The spiralling number of deaths came as Spain entered the 11th day of an unprecedented lockdown to try and rein in the COVID-19 epidemic that has now infected
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
All PCF centres to close for 4 days after 14 employees, including principal, infected with COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: All PAP Community Foundation (PCF) centres will be closed from Thursday (Mar 26) for four days after 14 employees from the PCF Sparkletots centre in Fengshan tested positive for COVID-19. Among the employees infected with the virus is the centre’s principal, said the Early Childhood Development Agency in a statement. Advertisement Advertisement READ: Singapore reports 73 new COVID-19
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19: PM Lee urges returning travellers to stay home, isolate themselves
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SINGAPORE: Be responsible and stay at home if you have just returned from abroad, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in a Facebook post on Wednesday (Mar 25), following a Parliament session where substantive updates on the COVID-19 outbreak were delivered. “You must protect your families and everyone else, in case you turn out to
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
Malaysia COVID-19 death toll rises to 19; 172 new cases reported
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PUTRAJAYA: A total of 172 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Wednesday (Mar 25), bringing the total number of cases in Malaysia to 1,796 since the start of the outbreak, while the total number of deaths rose by three to 19. Health director-general Noor Hisham Abdullah said initial investigations indicated that of the 172 new cases, 71 were linked to the Sri Petaling mosque
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19: Education Minister Ong Ye Kung addresses 4 common questions from parents
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SINGAPORE: New strict measures to contain the COVID-19 outbreak were announced on Tuesday (Mar 24). As part of the measures, the COVID-19 multi-ministry task force said all centre-based tuition and enrichment classes will be suspended. Advertisement Advertisement “This is to reduce the intermingling of students from different schools and enhance the safety of our students,”
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19: MOE addresses 5 common questions from parents
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SINGAPORE: New strict measures to contain the COVID-19 outbreak were announced on Tuesday (Mar 24). As part of the measures, the COVID-19 multi-ministry task force said all centre-based tuition and enrichment classes will be suspended. Advertisement Advertisement “This is to reduce the intermingling of students from different schools and enhance the safety of our students,”
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19: All activities at CCs, RCs and PA facilities to be suspended
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SINGAPORE: All courses and organised activities held at Community Clubs, Community Centres (CC), Residents’ Committee (RC) Centres and other People’s Association (PA) facilities from Friday (Mar 27) to Apr 30, will be suspended. This comes after the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that gatherings outside school and work will be limited to a maximum of
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19: Employers should encourage telecommuting to reduce crowds on public transport, says Lawrence Wong
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SINGAPORE: Employers should “push aggressively” for staff to telecommute to reduce the load on public transport, as part of safe distancing measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, said Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong on Wednesday (Mar 25). He said the issue of crowds on public transport could not be looked at in isolation and instead must be
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19 fight at risk as Malaysia’s medical glove makers struggle with lockdown
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KUALA LUMPUR: The rubber glove manufacturers association of Malaysia, the world’s largest maker of medical gloves, on Wednesday (Mar 25) warned of a chronic shortage of gloves after a surge in demand from hospitals swamped with coronavirus patients. The Malaysian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) also said production would be cut because of a virtual
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Commentary: Isolated with your abuser? Why COVID-19 outbreak has seen uptick in family violence
SINGAPORE: Social isolation measures have been mandated around the world to contain the spread of coronavirus, but these have had undesirable side-effects. According to Chinese daily The Global Times, the city of Xi’an has seen a record-breaking volume of divorce requests over the past few weeks. Advertisement Advertisement Extended periods of time cooped up with