Latest global Coronavirus developments
PARIS: Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: New York may shut schools The US city worst hit by the first wave of the pandemic could close schools from Monday if its seven-day rolling average infection rate rises over three percent, Mayor Bill de Blasio has warned. Bars and restaurants in “the city […]
Global Covid-19 cases surpass 50 mln
NEW YORK: Global Covid-19 cases surpassed 50 million on Sunday, reported Xinhua news agency, based on data from the Centre for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University. The global case count reached 50,052,204, with a total of 1,253,110 deaths worldwide as of 11:24 am local time (1624 GMT), the CSSE data showed. […]
A journey through the history and science of epidemics and pandemics
BY NIA NATASHA HASENAN Book Title: Outbreaks and Epidemics – Battling infection from measles to coronavirusISBN: 9781785785634Author: Meera SenthilingamPublication: Icon BooksPublication Year: 2020Price: RM50 For decades, humanity has been fighting a war against diseases that would have the potential to wipe out towns, or even whole societies, if left untreated. With all our advanced scientific […]
Latest global Coronavirus developments
PARIS: Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: More than 953,000 dead The pandemic has killed at least 953,025 people in the world since emerging in China late last year, according to an AFP tally at 1100 GMT Saturday based on official sources. More than 30.5 million people have been infected. The United […]
Virus dents big, fat Turkish weddings
Her bridal hair and makeup done just right, Ayse Keles looked ravishing and relieved: she managed to sneak her wedding day in before Turkey’s latest wave of coronavirus restrictions hit. “I have a close friend who had to delay her wedding five times,” the 28-year-old said in her white bridal gown while preparing for a […]
Latest Coronavirus global developments
PARIS: Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: China to resume direct flights Starting September 3, China will resume direct international flights to Beijing from eight countries with low rates of the coronavirus, after a freeze of more than five months. The new rules will apply to flights from Thailand, Cambodia, Pakistan, Greece, […]
Latest Coronavirus global developments
PARIS: Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: More than 851,000 dead The pandemic has killed at least 851,321 people worldwide since surfacing in China late last year, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at 1100 GMT Tuesday. More than 25.5 million cases have been registered. The United States […]
Sprint king Bolt tests positive for coronavirus
NEW YORK: Usain Bolt was in quarantine on Monday as Jamaican media reported the sprint legend had tested positive for the coronavirus, just days after he celebrated his 34th birthday with a lavish party. The retired 100m and 200m world-record holder didn’t confirm his test result, but he urged anyone who had been in contact […]
Amitabh Bachchan back at work as India relaxes on-set rules
MUMBAI: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is back at work filming India’s version of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” following a bout of Covid-19, while authorities eased coronavirus curbs on movie and TV shoots. A blanket ban on studio activity in March dealt a huge blow to India’s cinema and TV industries, hitting not just […]
Latest Coronavirus global developments
PARIS: Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: Death toll tops 800,000 The pandemic has killed at least 800,004 people worldwide since surfacing in China late last year, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP on Saturday. More than 23 million cases have been registered in 196 countries and territories. […]
