Doctors Come Under Attack In India As Coronavirus Stigma Grows
NEW DELHI (BLOOMBERG)Trupti Katdare was in a slum in the central Indian city of Indore when the mob attacked. She and a group of other public-health workers had
Coronavirus: Taipei Unveils Vending Machines For Surgical Masks
TAIPEIIt is now supposed to be easier to get hold of a surgical mask with vending machines dispensing them. "It's so convenient that we've this in public s
Air Pollution's Insidious Link To The Coronavirus Pandemic
Even before the pandemic struck, outdoor air pollution was linked to the deaths of as several as nine million people each year. Now two new studies show that Co
Coronavirus: Malaysia's Survivors Speak Of Fear, Pain And Second Chances In Life
KUALA LUMPURThoughts of dying raced through the mind of Tengku Amylia Tengku Perang after she contracted Covid-19 and ended up in the intensive care unit in Mal
Coronavirus: Malaysia Adds 170 New Cases To 4,987, With 82 Total Deaths
PUTRAJAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK)Malaysia on Tuesday (April 14) recorded 170 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total number of confirmed infections in the cou
Thai Hospitals Protect Babies Born In A Pandemic With Face Shields
BANGKOK (AFP)Fast asleep, swaddled in a towel and snug in a pink beanie, a baby born during a pandemic in a Thai hospital needs one last item to ensure its…
Malaysia Seeing Daily Return Of Some 200 Nationals Affected By Singapore's Coronavirus Circuit Breaker
Only 200 Malaysians are recorded to have entered the country via Singapore daily, said Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said they are those who are worki
Muhyiddin To Appease Disgruntled Partners With State Agency, GLC Appointments
KUALA LUMPURA host of ruling legislators are set to be appointed to various state agencies as Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin seeks to tighten his grip over the
Philippines' Coronavirus Cases Top 5,000, 20 More Deaths
MANILA (REUTERS)The Philippine health ministry on Tuesday (April 14) reported 20 more deaths linked to the new coronavirus and 291 more cases. In a bulletin, th
Amazon Fires Two Employees Critical Of Warehouse Working Conditions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
SEATTLE (REUTERS)Amazon.com Inc said on Tuesday (April 14) that it had terminated two employees, who had criticised the working conditions at the e-commerce gia
US Bishop Who Defied Social Distancing Dies From Coronavirus, Church Says
A Virginia bishop who defied warnings about the danger of religious gatherings during the pandemic and vowed to keep preaching "unless I'm in jail or the h
Coronavirus: America's Economy Could Be Opened In Phases Amid Federal-state Tension
WASHINGTONGovernors of several states are conferring on opening up their economies again, following early signs of a slowing in the rate of new Covid-19 infecti
World Bank Warns South Asia's Economic Growth To Slump
Image copyright Getty Images Low paid workers in countries like India could bear the brunt of economic decline South Asia faces its worst economic performance i
I Hope For More Coronavirus Recoveries In Lagos State – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has come out to say that the ongoing lockdown in the state might be extended beyond 14 days depending on how things pan
Coronavirus Is A Plague Only God Can Take Away – Mercy Aigbe
Popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has begged God to help the world against the coronavirus pandemic that has taken over. The movie star jumped on Instagram
We’ve Been Offering Palliatives Amid The Coronavirus Lockdown – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kwara Chapter, has come out to beg Christians to continue praying fervently to God against the Coronavirus pandemic
Do Your Research On 5G Before You Link It To Coronavirus – Bisi Alimi
Popular gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi has come out to react to the controversy surrounding the 5G network and the coronavirus pandemic. Alimi believes there i
Coronavirus Will Kill More US Citizens In The Next 2 Weeks – Trump
US President, Donald Trump has come out to tell American citizens to be ready for a huge spike in coronavirus fatalities in the coming days. Trump believes Amer
I’m Deeply Sorry For My House Party Amid The Coronavirus Lockdown – Funke Akindele
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has come out to apologize for organizing a house party for her husband, JJC Skillz on his 43rd birthday party on April 4 amid
We’ve Been Offering Palliatives To Reduce The Effect Of The Coronavirus Lockdown – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kwara Chapter, has come out to beg Christians to continue praying fervently to God against the Coronavirus pandemic