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China reports more symptom-free Coronavirus cases; Can number of asymptomatic cases, silent carriers be higher?

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

China, where the new Coornavirus first emerged in December 2019, started publicizing the number of...

This small town around Mirandola is Italy's heartbeat in its coronavirus fight

Mirandola is home to around 100 medical companies like ventilator...

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By R. Ghosh

3M to churn out more masks, respirators after Trump slams company

The US President on Thursday had said that if 3M fails to follow ramp up...

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By R. Ghosh

PM Lee Hsien Loong held a Joint Press Conference with US Vice-President Mike Pence at the Istana on 16 November 2018.

Singapore closing workplaces, schools as coronavirus cases jump

Singapore PM Lee urged everyone to stay at home as much as possible and to...

By Reuters

Singapore PM set to announce new Coronavirus measures for fight against COVID-19

The cornavirus outbreak originated from the city of Wuhan which is located...

By IBTimes SG Desk

Retail sales in Singapore fall at steepest pace in 12 years due to Coronavirus pandemic

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world...

By IBTimes SG Desk

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Facebook takes on Zoom with desktop version of Messenger App, as video calls surge amid coronavirus

By R. Ghosh

Facebook said that there has been a 100% surge in people using desktop browser for audio and video...

EU announces new measures to help revive economies amid coronavirus outbreak

By R. Ghosh

The measures include a short time work scheme, SURE, to help economies in the European Union. Also,...

COVID-9 Outbreak escalation will have effects on Singapore business confidence

By IBTimes SG Desk

WHO has praised the Singapore government's response to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Germany extends social distancing until April 19; sets new social distancing rules

By R. Ghosh

Chancellor Angela Merkel said that its "too early to think of loosening the restrictions." New...

World running out of protective gear to treat coronavirus; top glove maker hit by worker shortage

By R. Ghosh

The WHO recently said that the US alone will require 3.5 billion face masks over the year to fight...

Asia's factory activity falls as Coronavirus pandemic deepens

By IBTimes SG Desk

The coronavirus outbreak has claimed the lives of over 37,000 people worldwide while infecting over...

US adopts new strategy; plans to makes hundreds of temporary hospitals to fight coronavirus

By R. Ghosh

The US Army Corps , which has already built a few makeshift wards, aims to convert 341 temporary...

More airlines ground fleets, go for furloughs, layoffs as coronavirus bites into passenger revenues

By R. Ghosh

The IATA on Tuesday said that annual passenger revenues will fall by $252 billion if travel...

Singapore warns firms to start home-working as the Coronavirus cases rise to 926

By IBTimes SG Desk

The coronavirus outbreak has crated a major stir claiming the lives of more than 37,000 people...

Saudi Arabia announces free treatment for coronavirus patients; boosts wheat, livestock supplies

By R. Ghosh

Saudi Arabia, which has reported eight deaths due to coronavirus, said that the free treatment will...

Facebook grants $100 million to coronavirus-hit global news media

By R. Ghosh

The social media giant will give $25 million to local news media in the US and invest another $75...

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