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Lockdown: Nursing homes in Spain a vector for deadly coronavirus
MADRID: Death arrived slowly at the nursing home where Chelo Megia works. Then it was everywhere. On March 11, a Wednesday, Megia still thought the Residencia Nunez De Balboa in central Spain, where she had been an auxiliary nurse for
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1MDB: Najib’s trial to resume April 1 if MCO did not extend
KUALA LUMPUR: The trial of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, on corruption and money laundering charges, involving RM2.3 billion in 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds, will resume on April 1. Senior Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Seri Gopal
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MCO: Gardenia continue its daily delivery to supermarkets
KUALA LUMPUR: Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd, continues with its daily deliveries to supermarkets and other outlets as usual during the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) period. In a statement today, the well-known bread manufacturer urges its consumers
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COVID-19: Foreign workers at Pasar Borong go through health check-up
SUNGAI BULOH: Almost 500 foreign workers line up as early as 6am, after officials from various authorities present to do health check-up at Pasar Borong, Kuala Lumpur. Health Ministry, Civil defence forces Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur City Hall and Royal Malaysia
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COVID-19: Several quarters make own face shield for medical workers
KOTA BHARU: Concerned about the safety of health personnel following the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), several quarters have taken their own initiative to design and make their own face shield for use by frontline personnel in addressing the
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China’s new coronavirus infections double due to imported cases
BEIJING: Mainland China saw a doubling in new coronavirus cases driven by a jump in infected travelers returning home from overseas, raising the risk of transmissions in Chinese cities and provinces that had seen no new infections in recent days.
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New batch of 189 Malaysians’ brought back from India
NEW DELHI: A new batch of 189 stranded Malaysians flew back home from India on a special AirAsia flight today. They left from Chennai for Kuala Lumpur in the early hours, as part of the ongoing evacuation of Malaysian citizens
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MCO: Sabah extend suspension of activities till March 31
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has extended its suspension of activities, as well as prayer, including Friday prayer, at mosques and surau in the state, until March 31 in line with the current enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO). Sabah Mufti
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MCMC, police investigating five individuals spread fake news
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), with the cooperation of the police, is investigating the cases of five individuals alleged to have spread fake news about COVID-19 in several locations, in Perak and Penang. In a statement
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Seventh day of MCO focus on society which did not comply with the order
KUALA LUMPUR: Enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO), which enters its seventh day today, will focus on the eight per cent of the society who still do not comply with the ruling. This is to ensure the target of
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