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Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
COVID-19 outbreak a ‘pandemic’, says WHO chief
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GENEVA: The World Health Organization described the new coronavirus as a pandemic for the first time on Wednesday (Mar 11), adding that Italy and Iran were now on the frontline of the disease and other countries would soon join them. “We are deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity and by the
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
COVID-19: Catholic masses to remain suspended, says Archbishop of Singapore
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SINGAPORE: The Catholic Church in Singapore will continue to suspend mass in light of the rising number of COVID-19 infections, it announced on Thursday (Mar 12). “We are not helping the situation if we resume Masses at this time, simply because of the sheer numbers of Catholics packing in each service, and their fluidity in
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
Concerns over Indonesia’s apparent lack of coordination in releasing information on first COVID-19 death
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JAKARTA: The circumstances surrounding the confirmation of Indonesia’s first death linked to COVID-19 on Wednesday (Mar 11) has revealed what may be a lack of coordination among various agencies handling the outbreak. When the death of a 53-year-old COVID-19 patient was announced by the central government in a press conference, it was only told to the reporters that
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
Malaysia ex-PM Najib’s trial halted over COVID-19 scare
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KUALA LUMPUR: Disgraced Malaysian ex-leader Najib Razak’s corruption trial was halted Thursday (Mar 12) after his defence team were reportedly ordered to self-quarantine over fears about the coronavirus. Najib and his cronies are accused of looting billions of dollars from sovereign wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB)and using it to finance a global spending spree. Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
COVID-19: Malaysian religious affairs minister says no need to suspend Friday prayers
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PUTRAJAYA: The COVID-19 situation in Malaysia is under control and there is no requirement for Friday prayers to be suspended, said religious affairs minister Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri on Thursday (Mar 12). He said that Friday prayers, which are obligatory for all Muslim males, should proceed with some adjustments, such as shortening the sermon. Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
MOH identifying 95 Singaporeans at mass religious event in Malaysia after COVID-19 cases confirmed: Masagos
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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
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 announces opening event despite mounting COVID-19 concerns
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TOKYO: Tokyo 2020 organisers said on Thursday (Mar 12) that Japan’s softball game against Australia on Jul 22 would be the first event on the schedule, the announcement coming as concerns mount about the potential impact on the Games from the COVID-19 outbreak. The game will begin at 9am local time at the Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium with
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
Philippines’ President Duterte to undergo ‘precautionary’ COVID-19 test
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MANILA: Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte will be tested for COVID-19, his spokesman said Thursday (Mar 12), as two key government buildings were being disinfected over an exposure scare. The Philippines has seen a jump this week in cases, including people who recently attended events with Senate lawmakers and government officials, potentially exposing them. Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
More than 7,000 Stay-Home Notices issued for COVID-19; checks done through GPS, photos: ICA
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SINGAPORE: The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has issued more than 7,000 Stay-Home Notices (SHN) as of 8am on Monday (Mar 9), with individuals required to prove their whereabouts through photos or via their phone GPS location function. “Text messages are sent at various times a day to persons issued with the SHN,” the authority told
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
Singapore stocks plunge amid global sell-off after COVID-19 pandemic declared
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SINGAPORE: Singapore’s stock market plunged more than 4 per cent on Thursday (Mar 12) after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic and the United States announced a 30-day ban on travel from Europe over the coronavirus. The benchmark Straits Times Index fell as much as 4.2 per cent to 2,666.05
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
India suspends tourist visas over COVID-19
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NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday (Mar 11) suspended all tourist visas until Apr 15 and said it would quarantine travellers arriving from seven coronavirus-hit countries as it attempts to contain the spread of COVID-19. The move comes as the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a pandemic, and as countries worldwide scramble to contain the spread
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
NBA to suspend season after Utah Jazz player tests positive for COVID-19
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LOS ANGELES: The NBA will suspend play starting on Thursday (Mar 12) after a Utah Jazz player preliminarily tested positive for the new coronavirus, the league said Wednesday. The test result was reported shortly before Utah’s game against the Thunder in Oklahoma City was to begin, and that game was abruptly postponed. Advertisement Advertisement The league said
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
Denmark shuts schools and universities after surge in COVID-19 cases
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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
COVID-19 disrupts US schools, sports, late-night television
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WASHINGTON: COVID-19 spurred more disruptions to US daily life on Wednesday (Mar 11) as the largest public school district in Washington state announced a two-week closure, and the governor banned public gatherings of more than 250 people in the Seattle region. The greater Seattle area is the epicentre of the deadliest, and one of the largest, clusters
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