The Philippines said on Saturday it has recorded 156 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 24 more deaths, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 8,928 and the fatalities to 603.
Japan’s PM to Hold News Conference on Monday About Coronavirus
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reacts as he speaks to media on Japan’s response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak at his official residence in Tokyo, Japan, April 30, 2020, in this …
Marginalized Bangladesh Transgender Community Suffers During Lockdown
It was only last year, after a hard-fought battle, that Bangladesh’s transgender community was given the right to vote while using transgender as their gender identity. This year, amidst the …
Bangladesh Factories Resume Work, Risking New Virus Cases
Bangladesh has reopened hundreds of its garment factories this week after nearly one month of closures to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Russia, Pakistan virus cases spike as others ease controls
Russia and Pakistan reported their biggest one-day jumps in new coronavirus infections as some other countries and U.S. states where case numbers are stabilizing allowed …
Indonesia reports 292 new coronavirus cases, 31 new deaths
Indonesia recorded 292 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, taking the total number of infections to 10,843, said health ministry official, Achmad Yurianto.
Mick Jagger and Will Smith to perform in India Covid-19 concert
International and Indian celebrities to take part from home in fundraising event …
Asia virus latest: Singapore to lift some restrictions, Mick Jagger signs up for India concert
Singapore says it will gradually ease some restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus as community-spread infections have decreased. Rock legend Mick Jagger and Hollywood’s Will Smit …
Why Herd Immunity Won’t Save India From COVID-19
Rather than relying on mass infection to build resistance to the coronavirus, the country needs a long-term, data-driven, decentralized approach.
India makes government tracing app mandatory for all workers
India has mandated that all public and private sector employees use a government-backed Bluetooth tracing app and maintain social distancing in offices as New Delhi begins easing some of its lockdown …