South Korea reported 52 more novel coronavirus cases, bringing its overall figure to 156, making it the worst-infected country outside China. The Korean Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that 39 of the new cases were related to the Shincheonji Church of Jesus in the southern city of Daegu. More than 80 Shincheonji members have now been infected, starting …

According to the Department of Health (DOH), there are 41 new reported cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Philippines as of Friday morning. This takes the cumulative total of all persons under investigation (PUIs) in the country to 597 on the basis of data released at 10 a.m. by the DOH Given the additions to the register, hospitals …

PETALING JAYA: Manufacturing sector and industrialists are confident that the current situation caused by the corona virus or Covid-19 outbreak would soon slow down as most business units and plants in China are back in business. The rest of the areas, except in Wuhan where the virus originated, factories in China are running at full steam, as reported by the …

PUTRAJAYA – Malaysian Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed that two more coronavirus two more (Covid-19) patients have been discharged from Hospital Sungai Buloh this morning. The 64-year-old woman and 31-year-old man were among the 15 patients now cured of the infection. Dzulkefly revealed that the woman was the mother-in-law of another patient while the man was an overseas worker …

The Public Health Ministry’s new travel advisory for Japan and Singapore is sparking concern among Thai tourists, many of whom are asking tour operators to refund their tickets. The ministry on Tuesday advised people to delay travelling to Japan and Singapore while the two countries grapple with deadly coronavirus (Covid-19). Those who cannot avoid visiting the two countries should take …

According to data from the Department of Health (DOH), only around a quarter of the 527 people under investigation (PUIs) for suspected coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Philippines are still admitted to hospitals. Announcement By 12 p.m. 387 PUIs, or 73 per cent, were discharged from medical facilities on Tuesday. In the Philippines the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases …

Public health authorities on Monday raised measures against Covid-19 to level 3, in preparation for a surge in transmissions. Level 3 means medical staff have to undergo screening for the virus. Within the next two months, every province will have at least one hospital capable of testing for Covid-19. The Department of Medical Sciences is also developing a coronavirus test …

According to The Malaysia Shopping Malls Association (PPKM), It’s too early to grant rental rebates to mall tenants and retailers  as the Covid-19 impact is yet to be fully assessed in Malaysia They may, however, consider to permit retail tenants to operate shorter business hours and provide marketing assistance. According to the following retail associations: Malaysia Retailers Association, Malaysia Retail …

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) said Monday that power interruptions may be expected in the dry season because of the predicted power supply shortage in the coming months. Given the high demand and low supply, one-hour power interruptions could be expected in April and May, according to NEA administrator Edgardo Masongsong. He was referring to the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19), …