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Businessman Designs Bed That Can Be Converted Into Coffin When Coronavirus Victim Dies

Rodolfo Gomez, a Colombian businessman, has designed a cardboard-based biodegradable hospital bed that can be converted as a coffin when the patient using it dies.

May 23, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

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Malaysia Claims Second Coronavirus Cluster Breaks out at Migrant Detention Centers

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 330,000 people worldwide

May 23, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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Singapore's Health Ministry Reports 642 New Coronavirus Cases

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 330,000 people worldwide

May 23, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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

Malaysia Confirms 48 New Coronavirus Cases and No New Deaths

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives more than 330,000 people

May 23, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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Iran to Reopen Religious, Cultural Sites: President

Holy shrines, some of which became focal points of the novel Coronavirus epidemic in Iran, will reopen on Monday

May 23, 2020

By Reuters

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South America a New COVID Epicenter, Africa Reaches 100,000 Cases, WHO says

The World Health Organization said that about half of African countries are experiencing community transmission of the virus

May 23, 2020

By Reuters

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Hong Kong's Pro-Beijing Politicians Say National Security Law Good for Business

U.S. officials have said the legislation would end the Chinese-ruled city's autonomy and would be bad for both economies

May 23, 2020

By Reuters

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

Kim Jong Un Death Rumors Resurface After His Flag and Emblem 'Removed' From TV Broadcast

Rumors surrounding Kim's death surface again after the state TV reportedly 'erased' the leader's emblem from its broadcast.

May 23, 2020

By Manthan C.

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

North Korea Enters a New Era, Dispels Myth About Kim Jong Un Possessing Magical Powers

North Koreans believed their rulers possess 'chukjibeop', a magical power helping him bend time and space

May 22, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Oxford University Vaccine Fails to Prevent Infection in Animals but Progressing Well in Humans

Oxford University vaccine has received contrasting results from clinical tests on animals and humans. It reportedly has failed in preventing infections in animals, but is doing well in human trials

May 22, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

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Thailand to Extend Coronavirus Emergency to End of June

Thailand to maintain its state of emergency until the end of June in an effort to keep infections under control as the government prepares to ease restrictions

May 22, 2020

By Reuters

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