Virus

Growing sense of angst over virus-hit Olympic GamesGrowing sense of angst over virus-hit Olympic Games

Growing sense of angst over virus-hit Olympic Games

Olympic organisers have relentlessly pushed a consistent message: The Summer Games in Tokyo will not be cancelled or postponed. As…

March 11, 2020
Passenger on arrivals face mandatory measuresPassenger on arrivals face mandatory measures

Passenger on arrivals face mandatory measures

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) plans to impose compulsory measures for all inbound arrivals, including notifying personal information and…

March 11, 2020
Airlines may face virus medical bills in new rulesAirlines may face virus medical bills in new rules

Airlines may face virus medical bills in new rules

Thailand’s aviation regulator said airlines should ask passengers coming from high-risk territories for health certificates to establish they are free…

March 9, 2020
Songkran parties slows due to virus spreadSongkran parties slows due to virus spread

Songkran parties slows due to virus spread

There will be no water splashing during Songkran — at least in Khon Kaen, Pattaya and Bang Saen — as…

March 7, 2020
Four new non-quarantined local Covid-19 casesFour new non-quarantined local Covid-19 cases

Four new non-quarantined local Covid-19 cases

The Public Health Ministry on Thursday reported four new local coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases - men aged 20-42 years who…

March 6, 2020
Government injection relief package for virusGovernment injection relief package for virus

Government injection relief package for virus

The Finance Ministry has launched a huge relief package including cash giveaways to many more individuals beyond the 14 million…

March 5, 2020
India granting visas to Japanese cancelled, others amid virus pandemicIndia granting visas to Japanese cancelled, others amid virus pandemic

India granting visas to Japanese cancelled, others amid virus pandemic

India has suspended the granting of regular visas to nationals of Japan and three other countries to guard against the…

March 4, 2020
Covid-19: Politicians tested negative, says Health Director-GeneralCovid-19: Politicians tested negative, says Health Director-General

Covid-19: Politicians tested negative, says Health Director-General

PETALING JAYA - The Malaysian Health Ministry has confirmed on Monday that two former political office holders have tested negative…

March 3, 2020
Bangkok Airways cuts lossBangkok Airways cuts loss

Bangkok Airways cuts loss

Bangkok Airways is cutting executive salaries, sending staff on unpaid leave and reducing the number of flights to cope with…

February 28, 2020
Japan announces four more cases of virus, to close a two-day schoolJapan announces four more cases of virus, to close a two-day school

Japan announces four more cases of virus, to close a two-day school

Four new coronavirus infections reported by Japanese authorities on Saturday as the number of cases outside China continued to climb.…

February 22, 2020