Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri on Wednesday questioned Health Secretary Francisco Duque III's claim that the Philippines successfully "flattened" the COVID-19 curve as early as April. "OMG! ( read original story ...)
Duque claims Philippines has flattened COVID-19 curve in April then takes it back
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Wednesday claimed the Philippines has succeeded in flattening the curve amid the COVID-19 pandemic, only to take it back later and admitted that the number of ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines: Choose Your Poison
July 15, 2020: Despite a nationwide quarantine that was lifted in early June, the government is being pressured by health experts to revive the nationwide lockdown that first took effect in early ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan: Eight soldiers killed, five wounded in attack on convoy
At least eight soldiers have been killed and five wounded after a group of unidentified gunmen opened fire on a security forces convoy in the southwestern Pakistani district of Panjgur, the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Etihad Airways to resume flights from Pakistan to Abu Dhabi on July 16
Etihad Airways to resume flights from Pakistan to Abu Dhabi on July 16. Image Credit: Dubai: Etihad Airways has announced the resumption of flights from Pakistan, providing more options for passengers ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan to Resume Anti-Polio Drive as COVID-19 Infections Decline
Pakistan said Tuesday it would relaunch door to door vaccinations of children against polio next week after a four-month suspension due to the coronavirus outbreak. The announcement comes amid a ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia sees biggest daily jump of COVID-19 deaths
Indonesia reported 87 new coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, its biggest daily jump, bringing the total number of fatalities to 3,797, its health ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Google backs Reliance’s Jio Platforms with $4.5 billion India investment
India's Reliance Industries on Wednesday said Alphabet Inc's Google will buy a 7.7% stake in its digital unit for $4.5 billion, winning the backing of another U.S. tech giant after Facebook Inc in ... ( read original story ...)
India Reimposes 2 Week Lockdown in Parts of Country as Cases Surge to 1 Million
Lockdowns are being reimposed in parts of the country as governments try to shield the health system from being overwhelmed ... ( read original story ...)
Google to buy $4.5 bn stake in digital unit of India’s Reliance
Google will buy a $4.5 billion stake in Reliance's digital unit and jointly develop an entry-level smartphone with the Indian conglomerate, the two companies said Wednesday as global tech giants race ... ( read original story ...)