Spain working on Coronavirus Vaccine
Madrid – Spain may have a candidate to become a coronavirus vaccine before the end of April, Science Minister Pedro Duque said in a news conference on Thursday. “We have many Spanish facilities working on several lines of vaccine research,” … Continue reading Spain working on Coronavirus Vaccine
China frees up $56 billion for virus-hit economy
BEIJING – China’s central bank said on Friday it was cutting the amount of cash that small banks must hold as reserves, releasing around 400 billion yuan ($56.38 billion) in liquidity to shore up the economy, which has been badly … Continue reading China frees up $56 billion for virus-hit economy
Mexico grateful for medical supplies from China
MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s top diplomat thanked two Chinese charities for donating medical supplies to help stem the coronavirus outbreak in an online message that went viral. “Thank you China!!!” Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard wrote in a Twitter post late … Continue reading Mexico grateful for medical supplies from China
Hong Kong: 1,200 pubs and bars to close
Hong Kong – The Hong Kong government has ordered a two-week closure of pubs and bars from Friday, in a drastic escalation of social-distancing rules which will mothball about 1,200 businesses. The shutdown targeting all premises exclusively or mainly used … Continue reading Hong Kong: 1,200 pubs and bars to close
Coronavirus: Over 1 million people infected worldwide
Baltimore – The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases worldwide exceeded 1 million on Thursday, with the US accounting for more than a fifth of the total. A running tally of the global spread of the new respiratory ailment by Johns … Continue reading Coronavirus: Over 1 million people infected worldwide
US COVID-19 Forecast: 81,000 Deaths by July
SEATTLE – In a forecast based on new data analyses, researchers find demand for ventilators and beds in US hospital intensive care units (ICUs) will far exceed capacity for COVID-19 patients as early as the second week of April. Deaths … Continue reading US COVID-19 Forecast: 81,000 Deaths by July
Coronavirus: Airbnb to pay out $250 million to hosts
San Francisco – U.S. home rental firm Airbnb is allocating $250 million to help offset losses by hosts around the world whose guests have canceled bookings in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The aid, which will pay hosts 25% … Continue reading Coronavirus: Airbnb to pay out $250 million to hosts
Singapore: Coronavirus infections relatively low
Singapore – Uncooperative patients, long hours and a lack of protective equipment are hampering health care workers across the world as they take the fight to the coronavirus, leading many to fall sick themselves. In Malaysia, a pregnant woman who did not … Continue reading Singapore: Coronavirus infections relatively low
ASEAN: Current Covid-19 Travel Update
Ho Chi Minh City – We bring you the latest updates on the daily developments on visa requirements and temporary closures in six ASEAN destinations. Make sure you are well informed, because the situation changes rapidly. The latest updates on … Continue reading ASEAN: Current Covid-19 Travel Update
Coronavirus: Spain expects closer ties with China
Madrid – Spain’s foreign minister says she hopes the Covid-19 pandemic can be the catalyst for a long-term relationship with Chinese medical equipment suppliers, while acknowledging that her country has neglected its public health care system. In an interview, Arancha González Laya, … Continue reading Coronavirus: Spain expects closer ties with China