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Northwest China witnesses return of Coronavirus cases

The deadly virus outbreak has infected nearly 2.5 million people around the world while claiming the lives of over 170,000 people

Apr 21, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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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

Japan is going to gather information after reports on Kim Jong Un's health

The deadly virus outbreak has claimed the lives of more than 170,000 people around the world in recent times

Apr 21, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Jordan bars aid delivery to Syrian refugee camp

The situation in the US-held camp, located in the Syrian desert, is 'critical' and it has barely received humanitarian aid over the past few years

Apr 21, 2020

By IANS

Coronavirus

Indonesia bans the traditional Ramadan exodus to contain the spread of Coronavirus

The deadly virus has already spread to more than 170 countries infecting many people around the world

Apr 21, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Chinese farmers want to continue breeding giant rats for consumption amid coronavirus outbreak

Breeders of bamboo rats in China have sent the Chinese government a proposal asking it to include the large rodents on its list of animals exempted from the wildlife ban.

Apr 21, 2020

By Manthan C.

Coronavirus

Coronavirus treatment's side effects cause Wuhan doctors' skin to turn black

Dr. Yi and Dr. Hu, two doctors from Wuhan were diagnosed with coronavirus in January, and now their skin has turned dark due to liver damage from side effects of the treatment.

Apr 21, 2020

By Manthan C.

Coronavirus

New Wuhan video reignites 21 million missing phone users row over actual coronavirus deaths

The surfacing of mobile phones belonging to the dead coronavirus patients once again has given wind to conspiracy theories

Apr 21, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

After Japanese earthquake, researcher predicts more seismic activities in coming days

Seismic experts believe that planets have absolutely no influence on triggering seismic activities on earth

Apr 20, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Is it safe to touch animals or them licking your hands after applying alcohol-based hand sanitiser?

Is it safe to touch animals or pets licking your hands after using alcohol-based hand sanitiser?

The latest message warns pet owners on avoiding touching animals and forbidding them from licking the sanitised hands as it contains toxic chemicals.

Apr 20, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Hong Kong reports zero new COVID-19 cases first time since early March

The city recorded its first case of the infection on January 23. March 5 was the last time since outbreak that the special administrative region did not record any new cases

Apr 20, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus