カテゴリー: Coronavirus outbreak
Delayed event to signal victory over coronavirus but country in unchartered economic and social territoryCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThousands of delegates streaming into Beijing for China’s most important political even…
Malaysian man receives sentence remotely for role in drug deal as city-state tries to stem coronavirusA man convicted of drug-trafficking offences has been sentenced to death in Singapore via a Zoom video-call, the city-state’s first case where capital…
In her inauguration speech, Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan will never accept Chinese ruleTaiwan will not accept attempts by China to “downgrade” its status, its president has said in an inauguration speech that celebrated the island’s successful fight agains…
Industry told not to film fight sequences and other close contact between actors and crews told to wash hands regularlyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThailand’s film industry has been instructed not to shoot any love scenes…
Jacinda Ardern has suggested employers consider flexible working options as the nation emerges from the pandemic lockdown. Are there any other things you think should change? Jacinda Ardern flags four-day working week as way to rebuild New Zealand afte…
Hundreds of workers stranded on commercial and cruise ships since government closed borders to all including returning citizensSamoans trapped at sea due to coronavirus have pleaded with their government to allow them to return home. The 321 Samoan sea…
Deputy chief medical officer Paul Kelly says there is no medical justifications for states keeping borders shut and offers to brief premiers. This blog is now closedNo medical reason to keep borders closed, deputy CMO tells statesFollow the global coro…
UN chief praises Africa’s efforts to stem virus as Brazil sees record daily deaths; global cases hit 4.9mBrazil’s deadliest day as Trump calls US cases a ‘badge of honour’Ardern flags four-day working week as way to rebuild New ZealandUK coronavirus up…
US president claimed WHO too willing to accept Chinese explanations over coronavirus outbreakCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMember states have backed a resolution strongly supportive of the World Health Organization, after …
Restrictions were due to end but Hong Kong extends social distancing measures for 14 days Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageHong Kong has in effect banned an annual vigil for the Tiananmen Square massacre by extending its phys…
Image captured the plight of the millions of migrant labourers left unable to return home in the pandemicCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA photograph of a migrant labourer, his face contorted with anguish as he sits on the r…
Lockdowns around the world have dramatically reduced the number of street protests and political demonstrations. Photographs taken in Bangkok in May contrast with images from 10 years ago when the capital was in the throes of anti-government protests a…
WHO showed ‘alarming lack of independence’ from China, Trump claims; US president says he is taking hydroxychloroquine; Brazil has third highest infectionsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDonald Trump has threatened to cut fu…
Measures tightened further in city of 700,000 close to Russian border that has been deemed a high-risk areaCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageChinese authorities have sealed off the north-eastern city of Shulan, home to about 7…
WHO chief promises independent review of global response; IMF head says full economic recovery unlikely in 2021; Italy records lowest deaths since MarchTrump says he’s taking hydroxychloroquine despite FDA warningsUK coronavirus updates – liveAustralia…