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Madagascar Confirms the First Coronavirus Death: Official

The deadly virus outbreak has spread to more than 170 countries and has claimed the lives of more than 310,000 people worldwide

May 17, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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US Expected To Revise PPP Aid Program For Small Businesses: WSJ

The United States is expected to revise its aid program for small businesses to cope with the economic fallout of the coronavirus outbreak

May 17, 2020

By Reuters

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New Zealand's Ardern Turned Away From Cafe Under Coronavirus Rules

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner were turned away from a cafe on Saturday because it was too full under the physical distancing guidelines

May 17, 2020

By Reuters

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Israel's Netanyahu Presents New Unity Government To Parliament

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented his new unity government to parliament on Sunday

May 17, 2020

By Reuters

Malaysia to impose tourism tax from July, not August: Minister

Malaysia Confirms 22 New Coronavirus Cases and No New Deaths

The deadly novel virus outbreak has spread to more than 170 nations and has affected the global economy

May 17, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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Thailand Reopens Malls After Almost 2 Months Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The deadly virus outbreak has spread to more than 170 countries and has infected over 4.4 million people worldwide

May 17, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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China Confirms 5 New Coronavirus Cases as Adviser Claims Risk of Second Wave Remains

The deadly virus outbreak has created a majors stir around the world and has spread to over 170 nations

May 17, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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8 Vaccine Candidates Enter Clinical Trial for Coronavirus: WHO

The World Health Organization has officially said that 8 vaccine candidates are under clinical trials right now, whereas 110 others are under various stages before entering trials

May 17, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

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British PM Boris Johnson Accepts Public Frustration With the Coronavirus Lockdown Easing Rules

The deadly virus outbreak has spread to over 170 countries and has infected more than 4.6 million globally

May 17, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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South Korea Confirms Single Digit Coronavirus Domestic Cases as Government Plans to Open Schools

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 310,000 people worldwide

May 17, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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After Weeks Of Lockdown, Overjoyed Greeks Return To Church

Thousands of Greeks returned to church on Sunday after weeks of staying away as to curb the spread of the coronavirus

May 17, 2020

By Reuters

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Indonesia Confirms 489 New Coronavirus Cases and 59 New Deaths

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world infecting over 4.6 million people globally

May 17, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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Russia to Allow Foreign Athletes Entry as Coronavirus Cases Cross 280,000

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 310,000 people worldwide

May 17, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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Daily Coronavirus Death Toll in Spain Below 100 for the First Time in 2 Months

The deadly virus outbreak has affected the world economy adversely as the nations start the effort to recover

May 17, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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Did People Really Burn Down 5G Antenna in Anger in Italy? Here Is The Truth Behind Viral Video

A video claiming that angry people had burnt down 5G antenna at Italian city La Spezia is making rounds on social media, here is why the widely shared video is misleading

May 17, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

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