Italy further tightens lockdown rules, closing all non-essential businesses
ROME: In an unexpected announcement made via Facebook, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said late on Saturday that all commercial activities in the country would be shut down unless they performed an “essential” role for the country in its battle against the spread of coronavirus, reported Xinhua news agency. With his declaration, Conte further tightened […]
Turkey restrains older citizens from going out
ANKARA: Turkish citizens who are older than 65 and suffering from chronic illnesses will be restricted from leaving their homes amid coronavirus measures, Anadolu Agency quoted the Interior Ministry as saying on Saturday. “As of midnight today, the citizens aged 65 and above and also people who suffer from chronic illnesses are restricted to go out of […]
Singapore to bar short-term visitors
SINGAPORE: In view of the heightened risk of importation of Covid-19 cases, Singapore will bar all short-term visitors from anywhere in the world, to enter or transit through the republic. “It will take effect from March 23, 2020 at 2359 hours,” said Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) in a statement here today. MOH noted that the republic […]
Spain testing Covid-19 drugs
OVIEDO, Spain: The death toll Friday from the coronavirus in Spain surpassed 1,000 and the number of confirmed cases approached 20,000, Anadolu Agency reported health officials as saying. Reducing the transmission rate of the virus known as Covid-19 has become an urgent global goal. It is the reason why nations around the world are cancelling […]
Sarawak announces immediate closure of border posts
KUCHING: Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg today announced that all border posts in the state are to be closed with immediate effect and only Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) centres between Sarawak and Brunei and Sarawak and Kalimantan to remain open for specific hours. Speaking at a press conference at his office, he […]
10 mln face masks to be brought in from China
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 10 million pieces of face masks will be brought in from China in stages to meet the shortage of the item in the country, said Senior Minister of Works Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said the supply of face mask is part of the agreement between Malaysia and China. Transport Ministry is […]
Armed Forces denies using helicopters to spray disinfectants
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) today dismissed social media reports claiming that special military helicopters have been used to spray disinfectants against Covid-19 across the country. When contacted by Bernama, Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang said the news was fake. Meanwhile, the National Security Council (NSC), in a statement, asked […]
Take Movement Control Order seriously, stay home
KUALA LUMPUR: Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has urged all Malaysians to take the Movement Control Order, which takes effect today until March 31, seriously and stay at home. “It’s the first day of the Movement Control Order in our country. In simple words, just stay at home and distance yourself from others,” he said […]
Movement Control Order: FAQs about retail sector
KUALA LUMPUR: The nationwide Movement Control Order is now in force, from today until March 31, to curb the spread of Covid-19. This is the first time in history that Malaysia has enforced such an order as announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin last Monday. Followings are the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the order relating […]
Insurance, Takaful services continue amid movement restrictions
KUALA LUMPUR: Insurance companies and Takaful operators will remain open to provide services to their customers during the 14-day Movement Control Order that starts from today until March 31. Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (PIAM) and the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) said proactive steps would be taken to ensure that essential […]
