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 ...)
Indonesia to defend coronavirus spending in top court
The Indonesian government will defend its emergency regulation for a massive spending increase to cushion its economy against the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, an official said on ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia announces 260 coronavirus cases, 11 deaths
Indonesia confirmed 260 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, taking the total in the Southeast Asian nation to 9,771, said health ministry official Achmad Yurianto. ( read original story ...)
Fear and illness stalk Indonesia’s packed jails as prisoners hope for early release
Political activists wait to find out if they will be included in government pardon scheme to stop the spread of Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)