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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 15, 2020
China reports fewer coronavirus cases but infections from Russia a worry
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BEIJING: China reported on Wednesday (Apr 15) a decline in new confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the mainland, although an increasing number of local transmissions in its far northeast bordering Russia remained a concern for authorities. China reported 46 new confirmed cases on Tuesday compared with 89 cases a day earlier, according to the
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 9, 2020
China sees slight rise in new COVID-19 infections as imported cases jump
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BEIJING: China reported a slight increase in new COVID-19 cases for the second straight day, as the number of infections involving incoming overseas travellers hit a two-week high. China reported 63 new cases on Wednesday (Apr 8), up from 62 a day earlier, the National Health Commission said. Advertisement Advertisement Of those, 61 involved travellers arriving
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
65 new COVID-19 infections in Singapore, including 3 new clusters
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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, with a travel history to Europe, North America, the Middle
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
Thailand reports 103 new coronavirus infections and 4 more deaths; total cases at nearly 2,000
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BANGKOK: Thailand on Friday (Apr 3) reported 103 new coronavirus cases and four more deaths, bringing its total number of cases to 1,978, a health official said. There were four new deaths, bringing total fatalities to 19, said a spokesman for the government’s Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration, Taweesin Wisanuyothin. Advertisement Advertisement The new deaths
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 2, 2020
COVID-19 infections growing exponentially, deaths near 50,000: WHO
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GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organization voiced deep concern on Wednesday (Apr 1) about the rapid escalation and global spread of COVID-19 cases from the new coronavirus, which has now reached 205 countries and territories. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that his agency, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund backed
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 31, 2020
Restrictions are slowing coronavirus infections in the US, new data suggests
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NEW YORK: Harsh measures, including stay-at-home orders and restaurant closures, are contributing to rapid drops in the numbers of fevers – a signal symptom of most coronavirus infections – recorded in states across the country, according to intriguing new data produced by a medical technology firm. At least 248 million Americans in at least 29 states have
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 31, 2020
Spain overtakes China in COVID-19 infections
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MADRID: Spain overtook China in the number of those infected with coronavirus on Monday (Mar 30), as the government tightened restrictions on a population entering its third week under one of the strictest lockdowns in Europe. Business leaders criticised Spain’s actions over the weekend to ban all non-essential work until mid-April and to extend for
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
Singapore’s COVID-19 cases exceed 800 with 70 new infections
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SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 70 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday (Mar 28), bringing the total number of cases to 802, including two more individuals linked to the SingPost Centre cluster. Of the new cases, 41 are imported and had travelled to Europe, North America, ASEAN and other parts of Asia, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in a
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 27, 2020
Indonesia COVID-19 plans ‘in tatters’ as infections surge
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JAKARTA: Indonesia’s coronavirus crisis is far worse than being officially reported and the government’s response is “in tatters”, the country’s doctors association warned Friday (Mar 27) as the death toll climbed to 87. The world’s fourth-most populous country only reported its first confirmed infection this month but by Thursday, that had ballooned to over 1,000.
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 27, 2020
52 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, 2 new infections linked to PCF Sparkletots in Fengshan
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SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 52 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday (Mar 26), bringing the total number of cases to 683. A total of 28 cases are imported, while 24 are local cases, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in a press release. Advertisement Advertisement The imported cases had travelled to Europe, North America, Middle East,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 24, 2020
Singapore reports 54 new COVID-19 cases in highest daily spike, including 48 imported infections
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SINGAPORE: Singapore on Monday (Mar 23) confirmed 54 new cases of COVID-19, the highest daily increase to date, taking the total to 509 cases. Of the new cases, 48 are imported infections. Advertisement Advertisement The imported cases had travel history to Europe, North America and ASEAN countries. All except one were returning residents and Long Term Pass
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 23, 2020
23 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including 18 imported infections
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SINGAPORE: Singapore on Sunday (Mar 22) confirmed 23 new cases of COVID-19, of which 18 are imported. The new cases take the national total to 455 cases. Advertisement Advertisement The imported cases had travelled to Europe, North America, South America and ASEAN countries, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in its daily update. All except one case were
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 23, 2020
Asia steps up COVID-19 efforts as second wave of infections strikes
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HONG KONG: From Australia’s Bondi Beach to the streets of New Delhi, authorities across Asia have ramped up efforts to stem the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus amid fears of a second wave of infections in places where outbreaks had appeared under control. Tighter travel restrictions were imposed in several countries as the number of
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