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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 9, 2020
US pharmacies authorised to test for COVID-19
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WASHINGTON: The US authorised pharmacies on Wednesday (Apr 8) to carry out tests for the coronavirus, including newly developed antibody tests that detect whether a person who has recovered from illness had COVID-19. Health secretary Alex Azar, announced that all tests approved by regulators could be carried out by pharmacies as the country seeks to ramp
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 7, 2020
Trainee doctors in Tokyo test positive for COVID-19 after party
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TOKYO: One of Japan’s most prestigious hospitals apologised for an “unforgivable blunder” after 40 trainee doctors attended a drinking party and 18 subsequently tested positive for the coronavirus. Keio University Hospital said on Monday (Apr 6) that one trainee doctor tested positive for the virus last week, and that tests on another 98 found 17
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 2, 2020
Australia to test 9,000 crew members stranded on cruise ships for COVID-19
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SYDNEY: Australian police and military will soon begin helicoptering doctors to several cruise ships stranded near Sydney to assess nearly 9,000 crew for COVID-19, officials said on Thursday (Apr 2). The military-style operation, due to begin by the weekend, is aimed at resolving a standoff between cruise line operators and authorities who fear a wave
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 30, 2020
North Korea says it conducted successful test of multiple rocket launchers
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SEOUL: North Korea’s latest test of super-large multiple rocket launchers a day earlier was a success, state media said on Monday (Mar 30). North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Sunday, the latest in a flurry of launches that South Korea decried as “inappropriate” amid the
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 28, 2020
Two police officers test positive for COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: Two police officers tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, said the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Saturday (Mar 28). One of them tested positive for the coronavirus on Mar 26 and is listed by the Ministry of Health as case 709. The other officer was diagnosed on Mar 27 and is referred to
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 28, 2020
Malaysian doctor, wife and 5 children test positive for COVID-19
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KUALA LUMPUR: A family of seven has tested positive for COVID-19 in Malaysia, but the doctor, his wife and five children are staying cheerful. The siblings are quarantined at the Teluk Intan Hospital and since Friday (Mar 27), a TikTok video by one of them, 17-year-old Erika Syamim Samsu Ambia, has been trending on Twitter. Advertisement Advertisement “Even
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 27, 2020
British PM Boris Johnson, health minister Matt Hancock test positive for COVID-19
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LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self isolating but will still lead the government’s response to the outbreak. “Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus,” Johnson said. Advertisement Advertisement “I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
Myanmar moves to increase COVID-19 test kit stockpile amid coronavirus battle
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YANGON: Myanmar is set to receive 40,000 more COVID-19 test kits in the country to help it cope with the virus outbreak, days after it detected at least three positive cases. Myanmar’s Ministry of Health and Sports spokesperson Khin Khin Gyi told CNA the country currently has about 2,000 test kits. Advertisement Advertisement “But the more we
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
Malaysia’s king, queen under quarantine after 7 palace staff test positive for COVID-19
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PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s king and queen have been placed under quarantine, after seven palace staff tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement on Thursday (Mar 26), the Istana Negara said that all seven staff members are currently receiving treatment at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital. They are in stable condition. Advertisement Advertisement The Health Ministry is currently
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 24, 2020
Enough COVID-19 test kits for Myanmar, says WHO representative
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SINGAPORE: Myanmar – which announced two COVID-19 positive cases on Monday (Mar 23) – currently has enough test kits to detect suspected cases, says a World Health Organization’s (WHO) official. This assurance came from WHO representative to Myanmar Stephan Paul Jost, as news of the two positive cases sparked panic buying in Myanmar. Advertisement Advertisement Up until late-February,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 23, 2020
Merkel’s initial coronavirus test came back negative: Spokesman
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BERLIN: Angela Merkel’s initial test for COVID-19 came back negative, a government spokesman said on Monday (Mar 23), adding that the German chancellor would undergo further tests. She will continue to undergo further tests over the next few days, her spokesman said earlier on Monday. Advertisement Advertisement READ: Germany unleashes biggest post-war aid package against virus READ: Merkel calls coronavirus
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 20, 2020
Slovakia gets face masks, coronavirus test kits from China
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BRATISLAVA: A Slovak government plane with a million surgical face masks and 100,000 rapid-result test kits for the new coronavirus arrived in Bratislava on Thursday (Mar 19) to alleviate the shortage faced by local authorities, social and health workers. Slovakia, a country of 5.5 million, has reported 124 cases of the virus and has taken
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 19, 2020
Indonesians seek to get tested for COVID-19 as tally rises; govt says unnecessary to test everyone
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JAKARTA: Mr Fachri Muchtar developed a cough and had difficulty breathing after staying in a packed lodging in Jakarta’s Old Town for an event in early March. He visited a referral hospital for COVID-19 in Jakarta on Sunday (Mar 15) and was immediately taken to the emergency ward for a blood test and X-ray. Advertisement
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Commentary: COVID-19 slaps a stress test on the Malaysian economy
SINGAPORE: With the COVID-19 outbreak, Malaysia’s new Perikatan Nasional (PN) government has entered a perfect storm of global and national economic challenges with serious socio-political implications. Given the sudden and forced economic slowdown globally, Malaysia, like most countries across the world, may be heading towards a sharp recession. Advertisement Advertisement The Malaysian government has responded