This is a lot harder than being in Iraq," Dr. Gilman said. "It's really hard to be that person who gives that bad news over and over and over again." ... ( read original story ...)
In South Korea, Success Fighting The Virus Brings Success At The Ballot Box
In an early demonstration of how a government's response to an epidemic can alter the political landscape, South Korea's ruling, center-left Democratic Party scored a landslide victory in legislative ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar military steps up attacks as coronavirus spreads
Yangon, Myanmar - As deaths from the new coronavirus mounted in South Korea, Iran and Italy in early March, Myanmar's military called off grand plans to mark the 75th anniversary of its World War II ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand expects liquidity support for Thai Airways next week
Thailand has a total of 2,672 cases and 46 fatalities. Thailand this week extended a ban on passenger flights until the end of April to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Thai Airways, which ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s coronavirus death toll rises by 92 to 4,869: health official
Iran’s neweath toll has risen by 92 to reach 4,869, Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur said in a statement on state TV on Thursday. Iran’s total number of cases of people infected with the new ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s newest hotel ‘floats’ above ancient archaeological ruins
Turkey's Museum Hotel Antakya is an engineering marvel: A modern five-star hotel that "floats" on steel columns above a 2,300-year-old archaeological park. ( read original story ...)
Recipe for disaster: Vietnam embraces kitchen nightmares in lockdown
Burnt bread, collapsed cakes and inedible potatoes: the kitchen failures of Vietnamese families in self-isolation are being shared online, with hundreds of thousands joining a Facebook group to ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Coronavirus News: Philippines reports 207 new COVID-19 cases, Japan to declare nationwide state of emergency
A health worker wearing a personal protective equipment disinfects the swabbing booth inside a COVID-19 mass testing center in Quezon City, the Philippines, on April 14, 2020. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali) - ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports 13 new coronavirus deaths, 207 more infections
The Philippine health ministry on Thursday reported 13 neweaths and 207 additional infections. In a bulletin, the health ministry said total deaths have reached 362 while infections have increased to ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines Central Bank Cuts Key Rates as Covid-19 Disrupts Economy
The Philippine central bank on Thursday cut its benchmark interest rates in an unscheduled move as the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the country’s economy. ( read original story ...)