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Forget coronavirus, millions of children threatened by other diseases globally

WHO and the UNICEF warned 117 million children might stop receiving measles vaccine as coronavirus spreads globally.

May 11, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Philippines confirms 184 new Coronavirus cases and 15 more deaths

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world and has infected more than 4 million people worldwide

May 10, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Indonesia confirms more than 14,000 Coronavirus cases: Official

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world and has spread to more than 170 countries globally

May 10, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Singapore confirms 876 Coronavirus cases taking total to 23,336

The deadly virus outbreak has created havoc around the world and has spread to more than 170 nations

May 10, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

Woman arrested at Sun Plaza over tussle with police, staff on wearing mask properly

Woman assaulted police and staff employees at Sun Plaza mall in Singapore when asked to wear mask properly.

May 10, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Singapore crime

China partly closes Shulan city near North Korea amid surge in Coronavirus cases

The newly detected 14 cases also include the first coronavirus case in Wuhan since April 3 which was the initial epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic

May 10, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

China economically better off than other global powers facing a crisis after Coronavirus pandemic

China had a long term strategy in planning for a possible crisis and had been second largest economy globally even before the pandemic, say experts

May 10, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Coronavirus

Dalai Lama's incarnation comments meant to offend China says Beijing official

Dalai Lama to reach out to followers online

Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions, Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama and his office have devised a way to reach out to followers through webcast

May 10, 2020

By IANS

Coronavirus

Singapore man faces charges after attending social gathering amid Coronavirus outbreak

Francis Soh Seng Chye breached COVID-19 temporary measures as social gathering prohibited by the government under COVID-19 ACT 2020

May 10, 2020

By Bharat Sharma

Coronavirus Singapore crime

Donald Trump's health under threat? 11 Secret Service agents test positive for Coronavirus

As per the documents by Department of Homeland Security 11 Secret Service agents test positive for COVID-19 and fears of it spreading through the White House are mounting

May 10, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus