Worshippers in Turkey have held their first communal Friday prayers in 74 days after the government reopened some mosques as part of its plans to relax measures in place to fight the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines records 21 new coronavirus deaths, 1,046 more infections
The Philippines on Friday reported 21 more novel coronavirus deaths and 1,046 additional infections. In a bulletin, the health ministry said total deaths rose to 942 while confirmed cases reached ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines begins easing lockdown despite virus case spike
Cuomo backs businesses over face masks, children grapple with the virus The Philippines saw its highest daily spike in coronavirus cases on Thursday, but that didn't stop President Rodrigo Duterte ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons from Japan on containing coronavirus could help U.S. reopen safely
In many ways, Japan’s experience of the coronavirus pandemic has paralleled America’s. The pathogen hit harder there than in neighboring countries — particularly in its largest, densest metropolis. ( read original story ...)
Some Japanese Whiskies Aren’t From Japan. Some Aren’t Even Whisky.
Though the spirits have won praise and high prices, Japan has few rules for what those bottles should contain. ( read original story ...)
Japan air force’s flyover for medical workers
Rough Cuts Japan air force's flyover for medical workers. Posted . The Japanese air force's aerobatic demonstration squadron, Blue Impulse, flew over central Tokyo on Friday (May ... ( read original story ...)
Testing Is Key to Beating Coronavirus, Right? Japan Has Other Ideas
The country has reported fewer deaths than other major nations and ended a state of emergency even while maintaining a low testing rate. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan drug firm to import potential COVID-19 treatment from Bangladesh
A pharmaceutical company in Pakistan plans to import the antiviral drug remdesivir, which has shown promise in treating coronavirus patients, from neighbouring Bangladesh, it said in a stock exchange ... ( read original story ...)
Mayor Sees NYC Opening in 2 Weeks; Pakistan Surge: Virus Update
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said he expected the city to begin the initial phase of reopening in the first two weeks of June, though he again declined to give a specific date. U.S. consumer spending ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan to Resume International Flight Operations: Civil Aviation Authority
Pakistan will allow international flights to resume, an aviation official said on Friday, after largely closing its airspace to commercial flights since March to curb the spread of the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)