Philippine govt’s goal is to test 1.5-2 per cent of population for Covid-19
MANILA, May 19, 2020, PhilStar. The Philippines is eyeing to test 1.5-2% of its almost…
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Cambodia expects Chinese tourists to drive its tourism growth after coronavirus outbreak
PHNOM PENH, May 19, 2020, The Khmer Times. Cambodia is hoping that Chinese tourists will…
[Analytics] Mahathir vs Muhyiddin in a fight to the finish
Malaysia’s first meeting of Parliament this year ended as quickly as it began on May…
Scientists in China believe new drug can stop pandemic ‘without vaccine’
BEIJING, May 19, 2020, India Today. Chinese laboratory has been developing a drug it believes…
Iconis North Sydney pool to reopen pending safety checks
SYDNEY, May 19, 2020, SMH. North Sydney Olympic Pool will reopen to 10 people a…
Russia to begin clinical trials of anti-coronavirus vaccine in one month
MOSCOW, May 19, 2020, TASS. Russia plans to begin clinical trials of an anti-coronavirus vaccine…
Pakistani govt allows railways, industry and shopping malls to resume activities
ISLAMABAD, May 19, 2020, Daily Times. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on…
S. Korea’s schools reopen for high school seniors as planned from May 20
SEOUL, May 19, 2020, Yonhap. Schools finally reopen Wednesday for high school seniors after a…
Japan gov’t OKs cash handout to struggling students amid pandemic
TOKYO, May 19, 2020, Kyodo. The Cabinet approved Tuesday a program to provide up to…
Barbers are still not allowed in Malaysia after 2 month without a source of income: Official
PUTRAJAYA, May 19, 2020, Malay Mail. There is no decision as of yet to allow…
Foreign visitors get another 30-day extension on visas in Taiwan
TAIPEI, May 19, 2020, Taipei Times. Another automatic 30-day visa extension for foreigners who entered…
Over 299,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Russia on morning May 19
MOSCOW, May 19, 2020, Pan Pacific Agency. Coronavirus infections in Russia cross 299,000 cases, officials…