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Bolsonaro's Love for Unproven Hydroxychloroquine Makes Second Health Minister Resign in Brazil

Nelson Teich was appointed on April 17, after former the minister was sacked by President Bolsonaro for opposing his views on opening market and business despite coronavirus spread

May 16, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

China Admits to Destroying Coronavirus Samples from 'Unauthorized Labs'

China confirms that it had ordered 'unauthorized labs' to destroy the coronavirus samples when the outbreak began in the country.

May 16, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Coronavirus

Singapore Lays out Elaborate Guidelines on Restarting Construction Activity

Stalled projects like rail network construction, deep tunneling of sewerage system and residential renovation to get priority

May 16, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Crowds at Wuhan Clinics Fear Coronavirus Testing Could Rekindle Disease

As per some experts, the unprecedented scale of testing in Wuhan indicates the official level of concern

May 16, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

After Rick Bright's Testimony, Prestigious British Journal Urges Replacement of Trump

One of the world's oldest and best-known medical journals accused Trump administration of relegating the CDC to a "nominal" role

May 16, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Man Faces Charges for Unlawfully Leaving Home, Speeding, Drinking Amid Covid-19 Regulations in Singapore

At least eight people have been accused of flouting regulations put in place to combat the coronavirus in Singapore

May 16, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Singapore crime

Déjà vu: People are 'Dropping Dead' in Wuhan Again as Second Wave of Outbreak Hits City

Video footage has emerged of a man lying collapsed on the ground and authorities sealing residential compounds as a second wave of coronavirus infections are reported in Wuhan.

May 15, 2020

By Manthan C.

Coronavirus

Indonesia Confirms 490 New Coronavirus Cases With 33 New Deaths

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 300,000 people worldwide

May 15, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Afghanistan: Kabul Maternity Hospital Attackers 'Came to Kill the Mothers', Says MSF Head

On May 12, three gunmen attacked a Doctors Without Borders' (MSF) maternity hospital in the capital Kabul, killing 24 including 11 mothers and two newborns

May 15, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah