Asia Pacific

Truth behind Donald Trump's claim about Coronavirus per-capita testing in the US

US President Donald Trump claimed that the country has done more testing for the contagion on a per-capita basis than any other country

Apr 3, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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Singapore PM set to announce new Coronavirus measures for fight against COVID-19

The cornavirus outbreak originated from the city of Wuhan which is located in the Hubei province of China

Apr 3, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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Wuhan official urges vigilance as China plans to mourn coronavirus 'martyrs'

Air raid sirens and horns of automobiles, trains and ships will "wail in grief" after the minutes of silence are observed at 10 am local time across the country

Apr 3, 2020

By Reuters

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Coronavirus: Top expert at China's CDC defies government, claims virus is not under control in China

The chief epidemiologist at China's Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said the coronavirus outbreak has not been contained in China, as the government claims

Apr 3, 2020

By Manthan C.

Coronavirus

Hua Chunying, Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesperson

China fires back over report that claimed the East Asian nation hid true figures of Coronavirus cases

China has responded to Donald Trump's recent remarks as well as a US intelligence report suggesting that Beijing has been lying about its coronavirus numbers

Apr 3, 2020

By Manthan C.

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US expert now claims Coronavirus may spread by breathing, sends White House scurrying for cover

The White House received a letter of recommendation from Dr Harvey Fineberg, chair of the Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases and 21st Century Health Threats

Apr 3, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Can Israel be the first country to develop Coronavirus vaccine? Researchers conduct test

Israel researchers were asked to join the race to find a cure for Coronavirus by PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Apr 2, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Did the WHO instruct us to stop eating cabbage and bakery products amid coronavirus?

According to recent fake viral messages, the WHO has requested people to avoid eating cabbage and bakery products as the virus can stay for a long time in them.

Apr 2, 2020

By Anu James

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Taiwan becomes first Asian country to ban dog and cat meat; offenders face 2-year jail, $65,500 fine

Shenzhen becomes the first Chinese city to ban consumption of dogs and cats

The decision was taken in the backdrop of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the origin of which is attributed to a local sea-food and wet market in the Chinese city of Wuhan

Apr 2, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Coronavirus

Sony pledges $100 million Global Relief Fund to fight Coronavirus crisis

Sony launces 'Sony Global Relief Fund for COVID-19' with $100 million funding to globally support those affected by COVID-19

Apr 2, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Coronavirus

Hoax busted: Video showing 'dead bodies dumped into a pit in Italy due to Coronavirus' goes viral

The video shows visuals of many dead bodies being dumped to a pit and is going viral claiming to be visuals from Italy amid the Coronavirus outbreak

Apr 2, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

US senator warns China of change in trade relations if 'gross' animal markets don't close

Senator Lindsey Graham told in a warning that trade relations with China would have to change if 'disgusting' wet markets doesn't close

Apr 2, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Coronavirus

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Trump questions China's official Coronavirus death count; Says 'How do we know?'

After an intelligence report was presented in the White House, US lawmakers urged to launch an investigation into what is called China's "cover-up" of the Coronavirus pandemic

Apr 2, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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