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. ( read original story ...)
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 ... ( read original story ...)
HRW: COVID-19 lockdown violators in Philippines abused
Accusations police in Philippines are committing rights abuses, as they enforce strict coronavirus lockdown measures. ( read original story ...)
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. ( read original story ...)
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 ... ( read original story ...)
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. ( read original story ...)
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 ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s virus-idled workers hired to plant trees
Officials say move will create more than 60,000 jobs as gov't aims to help those who lost jobs due to COVID-19 lockdown. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan central bank governor discusses policies to minimize economic impact from the pandemic
Reza Baqir, governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, says some of the measures undertaken by the central bank have been focused on injecting liquidity into the market. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s Ramadan TV specials drop lavish prizes
World Pakistan's Ramadan TV specials drop lavish prizes. Posted . In normal times, Pakistanis hungry for entertainment during the fasting month of Ramadan would avidly watch telev ... ( read original story ...)