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Coronavirus leaked from Wuhan lab after staff accidentally sprayed with blood? Some UK ministers believe so

UK government officials and ministers are not ruling out the theory that COVID-19 was leaked in a Wuhan lab after researchers at the lab were accidentally sprayed with blood.

Apr 6, 2020

By Manthan C.

Coronavirus

'Lockdown', Japan-style: Pressure to conform, not penalties for non-compliance

Some other experts said the move would was already too late, since Tokyo was already seeing an explosive increase in cases

Apr 6, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

South Korea reports fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases for first time since Feb. 29 peak

South Korea has largely managed to bring the epidemic under control for now, with around 100 or fewer new daily cases

Apr 6, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Singapore planning to provide additional support for the residents to fight Coronavirus

The country plans on more packages to support the public while combating the coronavirus and has begun a collection exercise to give out the reusable mask

Apr 5, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Coronavirus

Malaysia confirms 179 new Coronavirus cases and 4 more deaths

The coronavirus outbreak has taken a toll around the world as the outbreak has claimed the lives of more than 64,000 people

Apr 5, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Out of business, money, lockdown brings sex workers in Thailand, Singapore, Germany on streets

With brothels closed and no means of earning money, sex workers especially in Thailand, Singapore and Germany have come on streets

Apr 5, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Coronavirus

Two potential Coronavirus vaccine candidates enter human trials while 60 are in pre-clinical stage

Even though another 60 candidate vaccines are currently in pre-clinical studies, it doesn't mean that the vaccine will be available any time soon

Apr 5, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Malayasia intercepts boat carrying 202 suspected Rohingyas

The nation which does not recognise the refugee status is a preferred destination for most of the ethnic Rohingyas who are fleeing the military crackdown in the country Myanmar

Apr 5, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Indonesia orders citizens to wear face masks as Coronavirus cases are on the rise

The coronavirus outbreak has created a major stir in Indonesia as it has infected 2,273 people, as per the latest report

Apr 5, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

India curbs diagnostic testing kit exports as virus spreads

The Asian subcontinent is restricting the export of most diagnostic testing kits, as coronavirus cases in India nation topped 3,350 on Sunday

Apr 5, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

As Coronavirus cases spike in US, data reveal 430,000 people had landed on American soil from China

Aviation authority's data revealed that 430,000 people came to the US from China after boarding a direct flight

Apr 5, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Filipinos celebrate Holy Week in quarantine

Philippines have suspended the holy week because of the coronavirus concerns due to the mass gatherings that usually happen during this week

Apr 5, 2020

By IANS

Coronavirus

Thai sex workers struggle to pay rent as nightlife closes down amid spike in Coronavirus cases

Thai sex-workers among the hard-hit workers during the coronavirus as the death toll rises to 29 in the country with a total number of cases becomes more than 2,000

Apr 5, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Coronavirus