Proper handwashing is advised in battling the pandemic coronavirus but often times, people are not consistent in washing their hands properly and just let it pass after washing quickly with soap and water. But here’s a new study that will help people in understanding the importance of handwashing and using paper towels/tissue to prevent the spreading of COVID-19. In order …

KUALA LUMPUR – To avoid overcrowding of prisons, The Malaysia Prison Department’s correctional academies has been chosen to the new detention centres for those who violated the movement control order (MCO), Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today. As the Movement Control Order (MCO) enters phase 3, the government will no longer issue compound or fines of RM1,000 …

Thinking of ways to counter the latest coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic isn’t an simple thing. Solutions to flatten the curve are constantly debated as cases gradually increase over time. Cooperation between the National Government, Local Government Units (LGUs), and various local authorities implementing precautionary public safety measures is a huge step. Nonetheless, further studies, medical tests, and test kits are …

For every patient suffering from the pandemic coronavirus, they are longing to keep in touch with their families. It’s hard to imagine how the patients are going through with their sickness alone and not seeing their loved ones. But here’s a resolution and innovation from University of the Philippines (UP) implementing their new software wherein patients will get to see …

TOKYO – As the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has declared an official state of emergency in Tokyo and several prefectures, people are recommended on staying at home to prevent the spread of the virus. However,  a construction company employee ignored the order and went all the way to report on his job site in Yamagata’s Sakata City.  When his …

Thailand’s total number of Covid-19 patients rose to 2,613 with 34 new cases confirmed over a 24-hour period, and one more death, Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, as of April 14, 2020. This compares with 54 new cases on Thursday, 50 on Friday, 45 on Saturday, 33 on Sunday and 28 on Monday. He …

A 51 year-old Muslim man from southern Thailand who was due to be released from Covid-19 quarantine has jumped to his death. He jumped from the 5th floor of a state hospital in Samut Prakan on Monday morning, police said. Police found the body of a man in a pool of blood on the terrace of the second floor. He was wearing …

FLORIDA – Two healthcare workers were confronted by another shopper and accused of ‘spreading the virus’ for having their medical scrubs on while inside a grocery store. The heated encounter was captured on video where another shopper harrassed Juliann Roberts, an audiologist together with her companion at Winn-Dixie supermarket. According to Roberts, the woman confronted them and was told that …

KUALA LUMPUR – Individuals caught takings photos and videos of cops manning the roadblocks with the intention of creating a negative perception on social media will face stern action. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said such actions are irresponsible and defies the movement control order (MCO). “I want to stress that the presence of PDRM officers who …

PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia’s Cabinet on Monday (April 6) revoked approvals the operating permit of Heineken Malaysia Berhad and Carlsberg Malaysia during the ongoing movement control order (MCO) after receiving backlash from its controversial approval. Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob confirmed today that they have decided to revoked their permits after receiving complaints social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, …