COVID-19 outbreak
Chinese mainland reports 12 newly imported COVID-19 cases
The Chinese mainland reported 12 newly imported cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Tuesday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 155, according to the National Health Commission.
People with blood type A may be more vulnerable to coronavirus, China study finds
People with blood type A may be more vulnerable to infection by the new coronavirus , while those with type O seem more resistant, according to a preliminary study of patients in China who contracted the disease known as Covid-19, reports South China Morning Post.
COVID-19: Who is protecting the people with disabilities?
UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities Catalina Devandas on Tuesday said little has been done to provide people with disabilities with the guidance and support needed to protect them during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, even though many of them are part of the high-risk group.
Trump changes tone, gets real on virus threat
He called on the country to come together. He warned of pain to come. And he deferred to the nation's public health experts while at least momentarily putting aside petty squabbling.
Trump addresses coronavirus' heavy impact on the US economy
President Donald Trump was focused Tuesday on addressing the devastating impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on the American economy, meeting with tourism executives and speaking on the phone with restaurant executives, retailers and suppliers.
Bangladeshis in foreign lands scream in void amid corona pandemic
Bangladeshi expatriates living in different countries, including Italy and Spain, are in panic as the global coronavirus pandemic getting worse with every passing day.
Malaysia reports 2 deaths due to COVID-19, 673 cases in total
Malaysia announced its first two deaths related to the COVID-19 outbreak on Tuesday as the total number of cases climbed to 673, according to the Health Ministry.
Malaysia announces comprehensive restrictive measures to contain COVID-19 outbreak
Malaysia is introducing comprehensive restrictive measures including closing shops and schools and imposing travel bans, in an effort to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced Monday.
Xi makes 1st visit since outbreak to China's epicenter Wuhan
President Xi Jinping visited China's virus epicenter Tuesday for the first time since cases of a then-unidentified respiratory illness emerged in the city of Wuhan in December.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for public
Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus-