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New coronavirus cases in China fall for second day as death toll passes 2k
BEIJING: The death toll from the new coronavirus in mainland China passed 2,000 today although the number of new cases fell for a second straight day, as authorities tightened already severe containment measures in the worst-hit city of Wuhan. China’s
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COVID-19: You can mingle with recovered patients, quarantined individuals
NILAI: The public need not worry about mingling with COVID-19 patients who have recovered as well as those who have tested negative for the virus after being quarantined, a Health Ministry official said today. Seremban District Health Office coordinating medical
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Dzulkefly: WHO praises Malaysia’s preparedness, ability to deal with COVID-19
PUTRAJAYA: The World Health Organization (WHO) has, once again, commended Malaysia’s preparedness and ability to address COVID-19 infection. WHO also held Malaysia in high regard in terms of public health, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad after holding
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Wuhan hospital director fighting coronavirus outbreak dies
The head of a leading hospital in China’s central city of Wuhan, the epicentre of a coronavirus outbreak, died of the disease today, state television said, becoming the second prominent Chinese doctor to have succumbed to the pathogen. Liu Zhiming,
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Hong Kong leader increases relief funds to tackle coronavirus
HONG KONG: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam today increased a relief fund to tackle the impact of the coronavirus outbreak as she urged residents to accept the government’s quarantine plans for returning passengers from a cruise ship stranded in Japan.
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Japan to start trials using HIV treatment for coronavirus
TOKYO: Japan is aiming to start trials soon using an HIV treatment for the coronavirus, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said today. “We’re currently preparing to start clinical trials using HIV medication on the novel coronavirus,” Suga, the government’s top
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China legal activist who called on Xi to ‘give way’ arrested
BEIJING: Chinese authorities have arrested a prominent rights activist and legal scholar who had called on President Xi Jinping to step down over his handling of crises, including the coronavirus outbreak, two fellow activists said yesterday. Xu Zhiyong had been
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Coronavirus infections slow in China, Apple warns of iPhone shortages
BEIJING: The number of new coronavirus infections in mainland China fell below 2,000 today for the first time since last month, Chinese health officials said, although global experts warn it was still too early to say the outbreak is being
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COVID-19 may spell doom for HK’s thriving tourism, retail sectors
HONG KONG: Tom Bennell’s olive oil distribution business took a heavy beating during months of pro-democracy protests that emptied Hong Kong hotels and restaurants, his major customers. Now he fears a knockout blow as the city fights the coronavirus. The
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Mohamaddin: VM2020 to be modified following COVID-19 outbreak
PUTRAJAYA: The direction and promotion of Visit Malaysia 2020 (VM2020) will be modified in line with the situation of the country following the COVID-19 cluster. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi said the spread of COVID-19 had impacted
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