Flexing his oiled, bulging biceps and pecs, 91-year-old one-time bodybuilding champion Sein Maung admires himself in the mirror before starting to pump iron in his Myanmar gym. The barrel-chested …
Iran says reopened for business as no end in sight to virus crisis
Iran reopened for business despite its persistent coronavirus outbreak as there was no end in sight to the crisis, its president said Wednesday, as 80 new deaths were announced. “Due to uncertainty …
Turkey vows solidarity with US in fighting virus outbreak
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has promised to stand in solidarity with the United States in its struggle against the coronavirus pandemic and as it recovers from …
Coronavirus updates: U.S. death toll nears 60,000 as labs race for a vaccine
More state and city leaders are gambling to ease restrictions aimed at curbing COVID-19, in spite of warnings that doing so too soon could bring new waves of disease.
U.S. coronavirus deaths surpass Vietnam War toll as Florida readies reopening plan
The U.S. coronavirus death toll climbed above 58,000 on Tuesday, surpassing the loss of American life from the Vietnam War, as Florida’s governor met with President Donald Trump to discuss an easing …
HRW: COVID-19 lockdown violators in Philippines abused
Accusations police in Philippines are committing rights abuses, as they enforce strict coronavirus lockdown measures.
Philippines’ coronavirus infections breach 8,000 mark
The Philippines’ health ministry said on Wednesday that confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the country have risen to more than 8,000.
FDA chief: Carrimycin not part of solidarity trial of drugs vs. COVID-19, not registered in Philippines
Carrimycin is not part of the solidarity trial of drugs against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in which the Philippines is a participant of, according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chief …
Japan’s Abe Says No Tokyo Olympics Next Year Unless COVID-19 Can Be Contained
The prime minister said it would be “impossible” to hold the already delayed Summer Olympics and Paralympics in 2021 if the disease is not brought under control.
Japan’s Abe Says Impossible to Hold Olympics Unless Pandemic Contained
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday that the Tokyo Olympics could not take place next year unless the coronavirus pandemic is contained, as the city’s governor requested an extension of …