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India's Coronavirus Infections Surpass China, But Contagion Slowing

The death rate in India appears far better, as per health ministry data, with 2,752 fatalities reported, compared with China's 4,600

May 16, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Crowds at Wuhan Clinics Fear Coronavirus Testing Could Rekindle Disease

As per some experts, the unprecedented scale of testing in Wuhan indicates the official level of concern

May 16, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

After Rick Bright's Testimony, Prestigious British Journal Urges Replacement of Trump

One of the world's oldest and best-known medical journals accused Trump administration of relegating the CDC to a "nominal" role

May 16, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Man Faces Charges for Unlawfully Leaving Home, Speeding, Drinking Amid Covid-19 Regulations in Singapore

At least eight people have been accused of flouting regulations put in place to combat the coronavirus in Singapore

May 16, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Singapore crime

Déjà vu: People are 'Dropping Dead' in Wuhan Again as Second Wave of Outbreak Hits City

Video footage has emerged of a man lying collapsed on the ground and authorities sealing residential compounds as a second wave of coronavirus infections are reported in Wuhan.

May 15, 2020

By Manthan C.

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Indonesia Confirms 490 New Coronavirus Cases With 33 New Deaths

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 300,000 people worldwide

May 15, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Afghanistan: Kabul Maternity Hospital Attackers 'Came to Kill the Mothers', Says MSF Head

On May 12, three gunmen attacked a Doctors Without Borders' (MSF) maternity hospital in the capital Kabul, killing 24 including 11 mothers and two newborns

May 15, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Thailand to Reopen More Businesses as Coronavirus Eases

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world and has spread to more than 170 nations

May 15, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Singapore's Green Ministry Cracks Down on Youths Who Swam in Forbidden MacRitchie Reservoir

The government water agency of Singapore has said that swimming in the MacRitchie Reservoir is banned.

May 15, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Singapore crime

What is Hypercapnia, is it caused by wearing face mask for a long time? A fact check

Adding to the list of fake news, here is a claim that says wearing face masks for a prolonged time causes respiratory problems.

May 15, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Coronavirus Fake news

South Korea, China, Japan to Hold Video Meeting on Coronavirus

The KCDC on Friday reported 27 new cases as of midnight on Thursday, taking the total to 11,018. South Korea's death toll remained unchanged at 260

May 15, 2020

By Reuters

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Taiwan Rejects China's Main Condition for WHO Participation

Taiwan says the coronavirus pandemic has made it more urgent than ever that it be allowed proper access to the World Health Organization

May 15, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

China's Wuhan Says Tested Almost a Third of Residents for Coronavirus Since April

Wuhan, the city in China's Hubei province planned to conduct the campaign of city-wide nucleic acid tests over 10 days

May 15, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Japan's Regions, Companies Emerge from Virus Emergency While Tokyo Restrictions Remain

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted the state of emergency on Thursday but said the urban centres of Tokyo and Osaka and six other prefectures will remain under restrictions

May 15, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Bangladesh Confirms Coronavirus Case in Rohingya Refugee Camp

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 290,000 people worldwide

May 14, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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