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Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which include the common cold and Sars (severe acute respiratory syndrome). They cause respiratory infections in humans and animals, with four or five strains currently affecting humans. They are a species in the genera of virus belonging to the subfamily Coronavirinae in the family Coronaviridae.
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Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which include the common cold and Sars (severe acute respiratory syndrome). They cause respiratory infections in humans and animals, with four or five strains currently affecting humans. They are a species in the genera of virus belonging to the subfamily Coronavirinae in the family Coronaviridae.
Israel’s Sheba Medical Centre said a newly developed saliva test can determine in less than a second whether or not a person is infected with the coronavirus.
Rubber glove makers have been stand-out performers on Malaysia's stock market as the coronavirus pandemic drives unprecedented growth in sales and profits for the sector. Market analysts predict that the astonishing rally in shares for companies that make gloves is likely to extend further, since demand is likely to remain strong as long as the Covid-19 pandemic continues.
Rubber glove makers have been stand-out performers on Malaysia's stock market as the coronavirus pandemic drives unprecedented growth in sales and profits for the sector. Market analysts predict that the astonishing rally in shares for companies that make gloves is likely to extend further, since demand is likely to remain strong as long as the Covid-19 pandemic continues.
An entertainment company in Japan is offering virtual vacations for tourists grounded by Covid-19 restrictions. “Passengers” can enjoy first-class seats with simulated views on a mock jetliner cabinet. They can even “take a tour” at destinations with virtually reality goggles.
An entertainment company in Japan is offering virtual vacations for tourists grounded by Covid-19 restrictions. “Passengers” can enjoy first-class seats with simulated views on a mock jetliner cabinet. They can even “take a tour” at destinations with virtually reality goggles.
Cardboard pizza boxes are no longer the only choice for pizza takeaway orders in the Philippine province of Laguna. The BrickOven restaurant started its pizza takeaway service with an eco-friendly twist by using handcrafted containers woven from pandan leaves more commonly used for making hats or spicing up dishes in Southeast Asia and South Asia. The cardboard alternative is also helping the local weaving industry deal with economic hardships caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Over 140,000 Coronavirus cases have been reported in the Philippines as of August 12, 2020.
Cardboard pizza boxes are no longer the only choice for pizza takeaway orders in the Philippine province of Laguna. The BrickOven restaurant started its pizza takeaway service with an eco-friendly twist by using handcrafted containers woven from pandan leaves more commonly used for making hats or spicing up dishes in Southeast Asia and South Asia. The cardboard alternative is also helping the local weaving industry deal with economic hardships caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Over 140,000 Coronavirus cases have been reported in the Philippines as of August 12, 2020.
A remote village in the northern part of Indian-administered Kashmir has set up an open-air community school to help pupils catch up on lessons missed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Village teachers in the Kupwara district now teach classes outdoors to help students who have limited access to the internet, leaving them unable to join virtual courses online.
A remote village in the northern part of Indian-administered Kashmir has set up an open-air community school to help pupils catch up on lessons missed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Village teachers in the Kupwara district now teach classes outdoors to help students who have limited access to the internet, leaving them unable to join virtual courses online.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he has “huge trust” in Russia’s newly announced coronavirus vaccine. Speaking on August 10, 2020, Duterte said he has accepted Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer of the Covid-19 vaccine recently approved by Russian health authorities. Duterte said that when it becomes available, he would be among the first in the Philippines to participate in trials and publicly get the jab.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he has “huge trust” in Russia’s newly announced coronavirus vaccine. Speaking on August 10, 2020, Duterte said he has accepted Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer of the Covid-19 vaccine recently approved by Russian health authorities. Duterte said that when it becomes available, he would be among the first in the Philippines to participate in trials and publicly get the jab.
A circus in Germany has been surviving during the Covid-19 pandemic by selling lion poo.
A circus in Germany has been surviving during the Covid-19 pandemic by selling lion poo.
New Zealand ordered Auckland back into a Covid-19 lockdown on August 12, 2020, after the island nation’s largest city reported four new coronavirus cases. The infections ended a 102-day streak with no local transmission reported in the country.
New Zealand ordered Auckland back into a Covid-19 lockdown on August 12, 2020, after the island nation’s largest city reported four new coronavirus cases. The infections ended a 102-day streak with no local transmission reported in the country.
Russia had become the first country to approve a Covid-19 vaccine, President Vladimir Putin said on August 11, 2020. The nation’s health ministry has granted regulatory approval for the vaccine after less than two months of human testing. It paved the way for a mass inoculation of the Russian population despite the final stage of clinical trials to test safety is ongoing.
Russia had become the first country to approve a Covid-19 vaccine, President Vladimir Putin said on August 11, 2020. The nation’s health ministry has granted regulatory approval for the vaccine after less than two months of human testing. It paved the way for a mass inoculation of the Russian population despite the final stage of clinical trials to test safety is ongoing.
India’s largest crocodile park, the Madras Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology, could be running out of funds in as little as four months as ticket revenues shrink because of the coronavirus lockdown. The restrictions on movements to slow the spread of Covid-19 started in late March and continue in many parts of the country. Lockdowns have placed severe strain on the economy as a whole and on individual operations like the reptile zoo that had been pulling in about half of its revenue from ticket sales. Now the zoo is looking to social media as a possible lifeline.
India’s largest crocodile park, the Madras Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology, could be running out of funds in as little as four months as ticket revenues shrink because of the coronavirus lockdown. The restrictions on movements to slow the spread of Covid-19 started in late March and continue in many parts of the country. Lockdowns have placed severe strain on the economy as a whole and on individual operations like the reptile zoo that had been pulling in about half of its revenue from ticket sales. Now the zoo is looking to social media as a possible lifeline.
Philippine officials denied the country has surpassed Indonesia as nation with most Covid-19 infections in Southeast Asia on August 7, 2020. On August 6, the Philippines reported 119,460 cases while Indonesia confirmed 118,753 that same day. The Philippines said this is because the country has a higher coronavirus testing rate than Indonesia.
Philippine officials denied the country has surpassed Indonesia as nation with most Covid-19 infections in Southeast Asia on August 7, 2020. On August 6, the Philippines reported 119,460 cases while Indonesia confirmed 118,753 that same day. The Philippines said this is because the country has a higher coronavirus testing rate than Indonesia.
Singapore police are testing two drones developed by Israel’s Airobotics to help enforce social-distancing measures.
Singapore police are testing two drones developed by Israel’s Airobotics to help enforce social-distancing measures.
Employers must create a culture of care and compassion to look after the mental health of employees amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to Samson Tse, a professor who focuses on mental health and social work at the University of Hong Kong. He spoke with the South China Morning Post’s Elaine Ly about what firms can do to avoid losing contributing members of the workforce who may not know how to take care of themselves when facing the stress created by Covid-19.
Employers must create a culture of care and compassion to look after the mental health of employees amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to Samson Tse, a professor who focuses on mental health and social work at the University of Hong Kong. He spoke with the South China Morning Post’s Elaine Ly about what firms can do to avoid losing contributing members of the workforce who may not know how to take care of themselves when facing the stress created by Covid-19.
As the city of Da Nang becomes the epicentre of Vietnam’s latest coronavirus outbreak, a local sports complex is being quickly converted into a temporary hospital to treat Covid-19 patients. The Tien Son sports facility is set to open on August 8, 2020, with 1,000 beds available to handle an overflow of infected patients if the city’s regular hospitals become overwhelmed. Officials say if infection numbers stabilise, the facility would be used to isolate people who have had direct contact with any positive cases, as part of Vietnam's centralised quarantine programme.
As the city of Da Nang becomes the epicentre of Vietnam’s latest coronavirus outbreak, a local sports complex is being quickly converted into a temporary hospital to treat Covid-19 patients. The Tien Son sports facility is set to open on August 8, 2020, with 1,000 beds available to handle an overflow of infected patients if the city’s regular hospitals become overwhelmed. Officials say if infection numbers stabilise, the facility would be used to isolate people who have had direct contact with any positive cases, as part of Vietnam's centralised quarantine programme.
Technology has helped some countries and regions in Asia do a better job containing the spread and coping with the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. From apps to manage quarantines, to robots to spread disinfectant, the hi-tech solutions have a common goal of fighting the deadly effects of Covid-19.
Technology has helped some countries and regions in Asia do a better job containing the spread and coping with the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. From apps to manage quarantines, to robots to spread disinfectant, the hi-tech solutions have a common goal of fighting the deadly effects of Covid-19.
Brazil’s crowded and impoverished slums known as favelas are depending on volunteers and local residents to fight the spread of the deadly coronavirus. As the nation struggles with the world’s second-highest death toll from Covid-19, the government has largely abandoned the low-income neighbourhoods, leaving people to fend for themselves.
Brazil’s crowded and impoverished slums known as favelas are depending on volunteers and local residents to fight the spread of the deadly coronavirus. As the nation struggles with the world’s second-highest death toll from Covid-19, the government has largely abandoned the low-income neighbourhoods, leaving people to fend for themselves.
Hundreds were reportedly stranded at Manila airport after the Philippine capital went back into a Covid-19 lockdown on August 4, 2020. The Philippines only emerged from a quarantine two months ago, but it has been reporting a soaring number of infections since then. The country recorded more than 112,000 Covid-19 cases with over 2,000 deaths as of August 5.
Hundreds were reportedly stranded at Manila airport after the Philippine capital went back into a Covid-19 lockdown on August 4, 2020. The Philippines only emerged from a quarantine two months ago, but it has been reporting a soaring number of infections since then. The country recorded more than 112,000 Covid-19 cases with over 2,000 deaths as of August 5.
The best way to protect your animals from the coronavirus pandemic is to protect yourself from the disease, according to Prof Nikolaus Osterrieder, dean of the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences at the City University of Hong Kong. Osterrieder, who is also Chair Professor of the Virology and One Health in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, spoke with the South China Morning Post’s Elaine Ly about his advice for pet owners based on the latest information about the coronavirus and how it affects animals.
The best way to protect your animals from the coronavirus pandemic is to protect yourself from the disease, according to Prof Nikolaus Osterrieder, dean of the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences at the City University of Hong Kong. Osterrieder, who is also Chair Professor of the Virology and One Health in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, spoke with the South China Morning Post’s Elaine Ly about his advice for pet owners based on the latest information about the coronavirus and how it affects animals.
Vietnam's largest private firm, Vingroup, is ramping up production of ventilators to support the fight against coronavirus as the country reels from a rebound in the number of new Covid-19 cases.
Vietnam's largest private firm, Vingroup, is ramping up production of ventilators to support the fight against coronavirus as the country reels from a rebound in the number of new Covid-19 cases.
When a coronavirus lockdown confined Malaysians to their homes, durian traders who moved sales of their pungent product online were soon rewarded with an unexpected spike in demand for the fragrant fruit.
When a coronavirus lockdown confined Malaysians to their homes, durian traders who moved sales of their pungent product online were soon rewarded with an unexpected spike in demand for the fragrant fruit.
A Japanese artist who was fed up with his eyeglasses fogging up while he wears a mask “used his noodle” to come up with a way to embrace the problem. The way forward suddenly became clear when Takahiro Shibata fashioned coronavirus protective gear that looks like a bowl of ramen.
A Japanese artist who was fed up with his eyeglasses fogging up while he wears a mask “used his noodle” to come up with a way to embrace the problem. The way forward suddenly became clear when Takahiro Shibata fashioned coronavirus protective gear that looks like a bowl of ramen.
The Philippines reimposed a strict Covid-19 lockdown starting August 4, 2020. The decision follows a call from health care workers for stronger measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus in the country and to prevent the health care system from collapsing under the pressure of a rising number of new cases. On August 2, the country confirmed a daily record high of about 5,000 infections.
The Philippines reimposed a strict Covid-19 lockdown starting August 4, 2020. The decision follows a call from health care workers for stronger measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus in the country and to prevent the health care system from collapsing under the pressure of a rising number of new cases. On August 2, the country confirmed a daily record high of about 5,000 infections.
World Health Organisation (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on August 3, 2020, warned that there might never be a “silver bullet” for Covid-19 despite progress on vaccines. The WHO chief called for all nations to rigorously enforce health measures such as social distancing, testing and tracing.
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World Health Organisation (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on August 3, 2020, warned that there might never be a “silver bullet” for Covid-19 despite progress on vaccines. The WHO chief called for all nations to rigorously enforce health measures such as social distancing, testing and tracing.
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HSBC warned it could take provisions for bad loans of as much as US$13 billion this year as its second-quarter pre-tax profits dropped by more than 80% compared to the same period last year. The bank blames the slump on weakening business activity globally because of the coronavirus pandemic.
HSBC warned it could take provisions for bad loans of as much as US$13 billion this year as its second-quarter pre-tax profits dropped by more than 80% compared to the same period last year. The bank blames the slump on weakening business activity globally because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bars and pubs in Vietnam were ordered to close until further notice starting July 31, 2020, as the country braces for a new wave of Covid-19 infections. Authorities in the country also announced on July 30 that gatherings of more than 30 people will be banned. Vietnam had been praised for its handling of the virus, and had reported no coronavirus-related deaths until July 31 when the nation’s first two deaths were confirmed. As of August 2, the country had confirmed 620 cases and six deaths.
Bars and pubs in Vietnam were ordered to close until further notice starting July 31, 2020, as the country braces for a new wave of Covid-19 infections. Authorities in the country also announced on July 30 that gatherings of more than 30 people will be banned. Vietnam had been praised for its handling of the virus, and had reported no coronavirus-related deaths until July 31 when the nation’s first two deaths were confirmed. As of August 2, the country had confirmed 620 cases and six deaths.
As Australia continues to battle a spike in coronavirus cases, the city of Melbourne put a curfew in place on August 2, 20210. The six-week curfew will require people to stay home from 8pm to 5am. Melbourne’s home state, Victoria, has seen a spike in new cases in recent weeks, with 671 new infections reported on August 2.
As Australia continues to battle a spike in coronavirus cases, the city of Melbourne put a curfew in place on August 2, 20210. The six-week curfew will require people to stay home from 8pm to 5am. Melbourne’s home state, Victoria, has seen a spike in new cases in recent weeks, with 671 new infections reported on August 2.
Seven medical experts from the Chinese mainland arrived in Hong Kong on August 2, 2020, to help the city fight its worst wave of coronavirus infections so far. The group selected by the Guangdong Provincial Health Commission from over 20 public hospitals were the first of about 60 health workers from the mainland assigned to help Hong Kong conduct Covid-19 testing and support potential efforts to build a temporary hospital for coronavirus patients.
Seven medical experts from the Chinese mainland arrived in Hong Kong on August 2, 2020, to help the city fight its worst wave of coronavirus infections so far. The group selected by the Guangdong Provincial Health Commission from over 20 public hospitals were the first of about 60 health workers from the mainland assigned to help Hong Kong conduct Covid-19 testing and support potential efforts to build a temporary hospital for coronavirus patients.
Hong Kong’s first makeshift hospital for Covid-19 patients has started operation at the AsiaWorld-Expo exhibition centre near the airport. The facility is designed to relieve pressure on the city’s public health system as the coronavirus crisis worsens. Infected patients between the ages of 18 and 60 that are considered milder cases will be admitted to the facility. Those in an unstable or severe condition will be sent to public hospitals.
Hong Kong’s first makeshift hospital for Covid-19 patients has started operation at the AsiaWorld-Expo exhibition centre near the airport. The facility is designed to relieve pressure on the city’s public health system as the coronavirus crisis worsens. Infected patients between the ages of 18 and 60 that are considered milder cases will be admitted to the facility. Those in an unstable or severe condition will be sent to public hospitals.
Hong Kong theatre costume designer and actor Edmond Kok Wai-ho have created more than 100 artistic masks since February 14, 2020, not long after the novel coronavirus was first confirmed to be spreading in the city. Kok said he wanted to use his artistic skills to “document history” during the Covid-19 pandemic through his visually striking mask creations, many of which were inspired by events as they unfolded in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong theatre costume designer and actor Edmond Kok Wai-ho have created more than 100 artistic masks since February 14, 2020, not long after the novel coronavirus was first confirmed to be spreading in the city. Kok said he wanted to use his artistic skills to “document history” during the Covid-19 pandemic through his visually striking mask creations, many of which were inspired by events as they unfolded in Hong Kong.
Many public bath houses in Japan are at risk of closing as customer numbers plunge during the Covid-19 pandemic. While the Japanese government has decided to allow the traditional sento baths to stay open for “public hygiene reasons”, a lack of customers because of coronavirus fears is proving to be the latest blow for an industry that has seen business declining for years.
Many public bath houses in Japan are at risk of closing as customer numbers plunge during the Covid-19 pandemic. While the Japanese government has decided to allow the traditional sento baths to stay open for “public hygiene reasons”, a lack of customers because of coronavirus fears is proving to be the latest blow for an industry that has seen business declining for years.