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Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Thai immigration officers at Bangkok airport diagnosed with COVID-19
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BANGKOK: Two immigration officers at Bangkok’s main airport have coronavirus and may have handled the passports of visitors to Thailand, a health official said Wednesday (Mar 11). The men, both working at Suvarnabhumi airport, fell ill on Mar 7 and 8 respectively and potentially came into contact with arriving passengers in the days before their diagnosis. Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Singapore to shift approach, ‘double down’ on COVID-19 measures within country: Lawrence Wong
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SINGAPORE: Singapore has to shift its approach towards containing COVID-19 within the country, as the virus spreads worldwide and border controls become less relevant and effective in the future, Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong said on Tuesday (Mar 10). “As the virus spreads to countries everywhere, country-specific border control measures will become less relevant
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Observers of Qing Ming festival should exercise ‘socially responsible behaviour’ amid COVID-19 situation: NEA
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SINGAPORE: Observers of the Qing Ming festival are advised to “exercise socially responsible behavior” in light of the COVID-19 situation, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Wednesday (Mar 11). The Qing Ming festival will take place on Apr 4 and is expected to have a peak period between Mar 21 and Apr 19. Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Taiwan inmates join COVID-19 fight with mask factory
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TAOYUAN: Behind the barbed wire-topped fences of Taipei Prison, a small group of inmates are hunched over clacking sewing machines, working overtime to churn out face masks amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Usually the men would be making prison uniforms in the bright-lit sewing factory in the city of Taoyuan. Advertisement Advertisement But after the coronavirus spread
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
US deploys National Guard to contain COVID-19 ‘hot zone’ in New York suburb
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WASHINGTON: The United States has deployed the National Guard for the first time during the novel coronavirus crisis to help contain the spread of the disease from an infection-hit suburb. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday (Mar 10) deployed National Guard troops to contain a COVID-19 “hot zone” in New Rochelle, a New York City
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Operations at climbing gyms Boulder+, Climb Central affected over COVID-19 link
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SINGAPORE: Operations at two climbing gyms in Singapore have been affected after both businesses said a COVID-19 case visited its premises. Boulder+ and Climb Central announced on their social media pages that they would be taking several measures to deal with the development, while urging customers to take precaution. It is unclear if the cases
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Washington considers actions to bolster US economy as COVID-19 cases mount
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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
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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
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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
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
South Korea COVID-19 cases rise for the first time in 5 days
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SEOUL: South Korea announced its first rise in new coronavirus cases for five days on Wednesday (Mar 11), following a run of declines that have raised hopes the outbreak is coming under control. The South was the first country to report significant coronavirus numbers outside China, where the disease first emerged, and remains one of
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Italy’s transport links in chaos amid travel restrictions to contain COVID-19
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ROME: Italy’s transport links with other countries were thrown into chaos on Tuesday (Mar 10) – but not shut down totally – in the wake of the government’s drastic restrictions on travel to contain the coronavirus. READ: COVID-19: All of Italy to be placed under lockdown, says PM Advertisement Advertisement British Airways cancelled all its Italian flights on
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Junior UK health minister tests positive for COVID-19
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LONDON: British Member of Parliament (MP) Nadine Dorries, a junior health minister, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, she said in a statement on Tuesday (Mar 10). “I can confirm I have tested positive for coronavirus … and have been self-isolating at home,” said the Conservative MP. Advertisement Advertisement Health officials are now trying to
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Commentary: Should you refuse handshakes and hugs amid the COVID-19 outbreak?
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Commentary Commentary It’s about balancing the risk of infection with the negative consequences of breaching social etiquette, says an observer. (Photo: Unsplash/rawpixel) 11 Mar 2020 06:17AM(Updated: 11 Mar 2020 06:20AM) Bookmark LAS VEGAS, Nevada: We are exposed to numerous viruses from our day-to-day interactions with other people all the time. However, our risk of being
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EAST LANSING, Michigan: As COVID-19 spreads from China, public health officials the world over mobilise, preparing for declaration of a global pandemic. “It’s not so much a question of if this will happen anymore, but rather more a question of when this will happen,” said Anne Schuchat, principal deputy director of the US Centers for