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As Europe Braces for Covid-19 Second Wave, What Does 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic Teach Us?

Around the world, the U.S. and many Asian countries are experiencing a second wave with a surge in daily new cases and it is expected in Europe too

Jul 26, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

Twenty-four Rohingya Migrants Feared Drowned off Malaysia Coast

The coastguard of Malaysia mentioned 25 people had tried to swim to shore late on Saturday when their boat was near the west coast of the island but only one reached land

Jul 26, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Man Fined For Emptying Hand Sanitizer Bottles in Lift To 'Kill As Many Viruses As Possible'

Low Ken Lum told a local court that he poured sanitizer bottles because the lift was "smelly and unhygienic."

Jul 26, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

Malaysia: Seven more rotavirus cases detected in Kedah; total reaches up to 24

Bill Gates is Upbeat on South Korean Company Making 200 Million Covid-19 Vaccines by June 2021

Despite being in the center of several controversies, Bill Gates sees South Korea Coronavirus vaccine making capability more promising

Jul 26, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Staff At US Consulate in Chengdu Commence Withdrawal as Closure Deadline Draws Closer

On Friday, Beijing called for the immediate closure of the consulate located in Chengdu in retaliation to the US-ordered shutdown of China's consulate situated in Houston, Texas

Jul 26, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Coronavirus Vaccines Are Life Threatening? Don't Trust These False and Misleading Claims

There are several false claims and misleading information circulating on social media platforms to make people believe that vaccines are dangerous

Jul 26, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus Fake news Facebook

Indonesia Confirms 1,492 New Cases of Coronavirus and 67 More Deaths

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times in more than 170 countries

Jul 26, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrives for the National Day parade along Marina Bay in Singapore August 9, 2018

Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Singapore to Host National Day Parade but It Will be Different

This year, healthcare and essential workers will receive salute and presidential gun salute for their tremendous work during the COVID-19 pandemic

Jul 26, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

North Korea Reports 'First' Suspected Case of COVID-19 But Doesn't Give Details, What Are They Hiding?

Experts have doubted the veracity of the claim made by the communist regime of being fully devoid of COVID-19 cases.

Jul 26, 2020

By Akshay Saraswat

Coronavirus

China Planning To Build Modified Amphibious Assault Ship as Jinping Calls For Boosting Drone Warfare

The new amphibious assault ship will reportedly have an electromagnetic launch system to launch fixed-wing aircraft and related arresting wires for landing

Jul 26, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

Singapore New Cabinet: PAP's New Faces in GE2020 to Assume State Minster Roles

Lee Hsien Loong, who will continue to be the Prime Minister of Singapore, emphasized on the importance of infusing fresh blood beside keeping faith in experience

Jul 25, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee