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Exclusive: Bangladesh's Beximco to begin producing COVID-19 drug remdesivir - COO

Beximco's pricing indicates a course of remdesivir treatment could cost between $295 and $781 per patient in the south Asian country depending on the condition of the patient

May 5, 2020

By Reuters

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Russia awards North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with World War II medal; here is why

Russian President Vladimir Putin honoured North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with World War II medal, commemorating the victory against Nazis in Germany

May 5, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Coronavirus Effect: Singaporean man rescued in Fiji after 2 months at sea

After being stranded in the sea in his yacht for two months a man from Singapore was rescued in Fiji

May 5, 2020

By IANS

HK's Lam announces relaxation of social distancing measures

On Tuesday, May 5, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong Carrie Lam announced the relaxation of the social distancing measures

May 5, 2020

By IANS

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Wuhan wet market or Virology lab: where did the novel Coronavirus originate from?

A Five Eyes network intelligence report contradicted theory that coronavirus originated from Wuhan Institute of Virology

May 5, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

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Singapore reports 632 new Coronavirus cases taking tally past 19,000

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 250,000 people worldwide

May 5, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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Vietnam PM claims the economy should grow faster than 2.7% IMF forecast

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times in over 170 nations

May 5, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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South Korean Prez invites kids for virtual tour of office

The South Korean President offered the children a virtual tour of his office as the country celebrated Children's day on May 5

May 5, 2020

By IANS

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a grand military parade celebrating the 70th founding anniversary of the North Korean Army

Kim Jong Un's sister to be 'purged' after report claims he faked his death to expose her ambitions?

Kim Jong Un reportedly faked his own death to expose his inner circle's motives to take power from him, including his sister, Kim Yo-jong, who was one of his potential successors

May 5, 2020

By Manthan C.

Thailand confirms one new Coronavirus case and no new death

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 250,000 worldwide

May 5, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Taiwan rebuffs WHO, says China has no right to represent it

Taiwan has been lobbying to attend, as an observer in the meeting of the WHO's decision-making body, the World Health Assembly on this month

May 5, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Shocking video shows sliced up bats being sold at blood-soaked wet market in Indonesia

A wet market in Indonesia continues to sell bats, snakes and other wild animals for consumption despite evidence linking coronavirus outbreak to a similar wet market in Wuhan.

May 5, 2020

By Manthan C.

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