Malaysia – So far, 27 people have died as a result of the catastrophic floods that devastated the nation on Saturday, the greatest death toll since the previous big floods in 2014. Twenty of the deaths were recorded in Selangor, while seven were confirmed in Pahang. As of Friday afternoon, 20 people have been reported dead in floods in Selangor, …

Philippines – A total number of 208 people have died in the Philippines’ strongest typhoon of the year, according to the country’s national police, making it one of the worst storms in recent years. Typhoon Rai destroyed the southern and central parts of the island, injuring at least 239 people with 52 individuals reportedly missing. As a super typhoon, Rai …

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported 457 new coronavirus infections — 342 “fresh” validated and 115 reported late which put the total of 27,238 confirmed cases in the country. The death toll rose to 1,108 with after 5 more patients died, while total recoveries rose to 6,820 after 268 more patients recovered from the deadly disease. …

On Saturday the Department of Health (DOH) announced two more deaths from the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19), raising the death count to eight. The DOH said in its statement the two additional COVID-19 deaths were on top of the one that was confirmed earlier in the day. As of this writing, no other specifics are yet available on the two …

The Diamond Princess has proved a fertile breeding ground for the virus with at least 542 positive cases, and there is mounting criticism of Japan’s handling of quarantine arrangements as passengers ready to disperse into the wider world. Relieved passengers began leaving a coronavirus-wracked cruise ship in Japan on Wednesday after testing negative for the disease that has now claimed …