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China reports smaller number of new daily coronavirus cases
SHANGHAI: China reported 45 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for March 28, down from 54 on the previous day, with all but one involving travelers from overseas, the country’s health authority said on Sunday. The number of so-called “imported”
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Singaporean’s passport cancelled for breach of stay-home notice over COVID-19
SINGAPORE: Singapore authorities have cancelled the passport of a citizen who breached a 14-day stay-home notice over COVID-19. The 53-year-old man was issued the notice on March 19 when he returned to Singapore via the Tanah Merah ferry terminal from Batam,
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IISS decides not to convene the Shangri-La Dialogue
SINGAPORE: In light of the serious challenges posed by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), has decided not to convene the 2020 Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD), scheduled here on June 5 to 7. The London based
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COVID-19: China reported no local virus transmission, suspend foreigners
SHANGHAI: China today reported no locally transmitted coronavirus infections for the previous day and a small reduction in new cases involving travellers from overseas, as new restrictions on the entry of foreigners kicked in. Effective today, China has temporarily suspended
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Moderate earthquake hits Indonesia, no Tsunami threat to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale was reported to have occurred in Irian Jaya, Indonesia, at 5.36am today. According to a Malaysian Meteorological Department statement, the quake was centred at 181KM west of Jayapura, Indonesia,
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Singapore to extend Vehicle Entry Permit for Malaysian till June 30
SINGAPORE: Singapore will be extending the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) validity period for Malaysia-registered vehicles till June 30 this year. The extension was given to make it easier for Malaysian workers, to remain here for an extended period amid the
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Quarantined in India: No soap, dirty toilets, not enough Coronavirus tests
Not enough toilets – and the ones there are often dirty. Beds crammed together. The only way to shower is with water from a bucket that everyone has to share. No soap or hand sanitizer. People who’ve been quarantined in
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A case of hantavirus has been reported in China. Here’s why you shouldn’t worry.
Reports of a person in China dying due to a virus called hantavirus have spread panic at a time when the world is battling the pandemic of novel coronavirus, which began in China. The novel coronavirus has killed over 16,000
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China scrambles to curb rise in imported coronavirus cases
BEIJING: China on Sunday reported 46 new cases of coronavirus, the fourth straight day with an increase, with all but one of those imported from overseas, and further stepped up measures to intercept cases from abroad as the outbreak worsens
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Indians clap to thank those fighting at forefront against Coronavirus
The clanging sounds rang in the air across India as the clock struck five and people came out in balconies, lawns and terraces following an appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to show solidarity and express gratitude to doctors, nurses
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