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Japan is grappling to hold back the deadly Coronavirus outbreak

The coronavirus outbreak has created a major around the world in recent times claiming the lives of over 42,000 people globally

Apr 1, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Top doctor claims US is dealing with the Coronavirus crisis like Soviet's handled Chernobyl disaster

The way US is dealing with the Coronavirus crisis has been compared to the Soviet's handling of Chernobyl 34 years ago

Apr 1, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Who is Jia Jia, Chinese columnist missing over letter asking President Xi to resign?

Chinese university student goes missing after criticising President Xi Jinping on social media

A Chinese university student named Zhang Wenbin has gone incommunicado after posting a video of himself calling out President Xi Jinping on March 30, 2020

Apr 1, 2020

By Manthan C.

Coronavirus

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits hospital

Moscow's COVID-19 doctor who met President Putin just a week ago, tests positive for Coronavirus

Moscow's top doctor who greeted Russia president Vladimir Putin in Komunarka hospital tested positive for Coronavirus

Apr 1, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

What is 'Have You Ever Bingo Challenge'? Find templates here

The latest challenge 'Have You Ever Bingo Challenge' has gained traction of many youngsters on Instagram

Apr 1, 2020

By Anu James

Malaysia withdraws lockdown advise to women after outrage; Aim to 'build a happy family' backfires badly

'Malaysia Doraemon' was trending on twitter as people shared the public ads

Apr 1, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

Coronavirus

In Taiwan, anger at China over virus drives identity debate

The WHO which considers Taiwan as a part of China, has listed island's far lower case number under China's

Apr 1, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

China's Coronavirus vaccine would be tested in other COVID-19 affected countries, says official

China, which has reported over 82,000 infection cases in the country, would conduct human trials in other countries

Apr 1, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Japan's cabinet reshuffle: Abe to retain key ministers, eyes third term in office

With Japan on brink of coronavirus emergency, Tokyo could keep schools closed until May

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said that controlling the virus that has raced across the world was a top priority

Apr 1, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

UK aims to test 25,000 a day for coronavirus by mid-April - minister

UK minister said 8,240 people were tested on Monday and more than 900 health workers were tested over the weekend

Apr 1, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

These photos shared online with the message, "Italians are throwing money on the streets" goes viral; Here's the truth

Hoax busted: Italians are not throwing money on the streets due to rising Coronavirus cases

The pictures showing currencies scattered on the streets are going viral claiming that they are captured from Italy

Apr 1, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus Fake news

Ai Fen missing: Authorities share mysterious post on Wuhan doctor's profile to cover tracks?

Ai Fen, the Wuhan doctor who first to raise an alarm over the coronavirus outbreak, has apparently gone missing, according to an investigation by "60 Minutes, Australia."

Apr 1, 2020

By Manthan C.

Coronavirus