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Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 13, 2020
‘Drop everything, scramble’: Singapore’s contact trackers fight COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: After a coronavirus outbreak began to disrupt lives and activity in Singapore late in January, Conceicao Edwin Philip keeps himself ready to rush to hospital at a moment’s notice, if summoned. Philip is not a doctor or nurse, but his work, using a telephone to question patients separated from him by two glass walls,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 13, 2020
Several US states close schools to halt COVID-19
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WASHINGTON: At least six US states have ordered schools to close in an attempt to curb the spread of the new coronavirus which has infected more than 1,660 people across the country. READ: Up to 150 million Americans could get coronavirus: US projection Advertisement Advertisement Schools in Ohio, Michigan, Oregon, Maryland, Kentucky and New Mexico were
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 13, 2020
‘Mammoth task’: Malaysia conducts mass COVID-19 screenings for participants of KL mosque gathering
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s health officials have been working round the clock to conduct mass COVID-19 screenings at Masjid Jamek Sri Petaling, as the health ministry confirmed on Friday (Mar 13) that a tabligh (religious) rally held at the venue was earlier attended by about 16,000 people. Health director-general Noor Hisham Abdullah said the ministry’s team received full
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 13, 2020
‘It’s really sad’: Some turn up for prayers despite knowing mosques closed for cleaning due to COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: The freshly renovated Darul Ghufran Mosque sits on a vast field in central Tampines, its pale brown walls cutting a lonely sight. On any normal Friday, the 5,500-capacity mosque – the largest in Singapore – would be a buzzing hive of activity in the afternoon ahead of the weekly Friday prayers. Advertisement Advertisement Students still in their uniforms
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 13, 2020
Singapore shares hit 10-year low over COVID-19 fears
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SINGAPORE: Singapore’s stock market went into a steep slide on Friday (Mar 13) as fears over the COVID-19 pandemic deepened, joining a global rout that has seen shellshocked investors across the world tip into a “sell-everything mode”. The benchmark Straits Times Index fell as much as 6.3 per cent to 2,510.88 during intra-day trading, Bloomberg
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 13, 2020
Indonesia to support economy with US$8 billion stimulus to counter COVID-19 impact
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JAKARTA: Indonesia announced a 120 trillion rupiah (US$8.1 billion) stimulus package on Friday (Mar 13) to support Southeast Asia’s biggest economy as the spread of the coronavirus disrupts global activity. The stimulus, representing 0.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), includes exempting some workers in manufacturing from income tax and giving manufacturing companies a discount
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 13, 2020
Australia’s home affairs minister tests positive for COVID-19
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SYDNEY: Australia’s home affairs minister Peter Dutton said he tested positive for coronavirus on Friday (Mar 13). “This morning I woke up with a temperature and sore throat. I immediately contacted the Queensland Department of Health and was subsequently tested for COVID-19. I was advised by Queensland Health this afternoon that the test had returned
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 13, 2020
Indonesia reports 2nd COVID-19 death, man was being treated in Central Java
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JAKARTA: Indonesia confirmed its second death linked to COVID-19, a 59-year-old man who died on Wednesday (Mar 11) as he was being treated at a hospital in Solo City, Central Java. Mr Achmad Yurianto, the government’s spokesman for the COVID-19 outbreak, said that test results which came out after the man died showed that the
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 13, 2020
Ticketed events with 250 participants or more to be deferred or cancelled under COVID-19 social-distancing measures: MOH
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SINGAPORE: All ticketed cultural, sports and entertainment events with 250 participants or more are to be deferred or cancelled, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced on Friday (Mar 13). If tickets have been sold for these events, organisers must demonstrate that satisfactory precautionary measures are in place before they can proceed, the ministry said. Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 13, 2020
China reports fewest new COVID-19 cases on record; Hubei cities loosen travel curbs
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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
Australia urges against gatherings of more than 500 people to contain COVID-19
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World Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday urged people not gather in groups of more than 500 as health officials warned millions of residents will contract coronavirus within months. FILE PHOTO: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during a joint press conference held with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at Admiralty House in
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 13, 2020
How China turned the tide on COVID-19
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BEIJING: As the rest of the world is engulfed in the COVID-19 pandemic, China says it has turned the tide against the disease that has killed thousands of people. From initial attempts to cover up the outbreak to later locking down cities and now declaring it “basically curbed”, here is a look at how China grappled
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 13, 2020
Canadian PM Trudeau’s wife tests positive for COVID-19
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OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s wife Sophie has tested positive for COVID-19, his office said late on Thursday (Mar 12). “Sophie Gregoire Trudeau was tested for COVID-19 today. The test came back positive,” the prime minister’s office said in a statement. Advertisement Advertisement “Following medical advice, she will remain in isolation for the time
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Commentary: To play or not to play. EPL forced to tackle COVID-19
SINGAPORE: By Friday (Mar 13) morning, English football had confirmed that one of its players and a manager were infected with COVID-19. After Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tested positive on Mar 12, the next morning it was revealed that Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi was also infected. The same morning, some reports had also emerged that