Gas leak at South Korea-owned factory in India kills nine, hundreds hospitalised
At least 9 people were killed in southern India by a gas leak at a South Korean-owned factory making polystyrene products, with emergency services rushing over 300 people to hospitals and evacuating 1,500 from a nearby village, a police official sa…
Australian inquiry found Pell should have reported child sex abuse
An Australian government-appointed inquiry into child sex abuse in the Catholic Church and other institutions found former Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell was aware of child sex abuse by at least two priests in the 1970’s and 1980s and failed to…
Coronavirus-wary Japan tries to take business card ritual online
Japan’s time-honoured ritual of exchanging business cards face-to-face is under pressure as the government promotes a “new lifestyle” to combat the coronavirus.
Thailand to expand coronavirus testing as new cases dwindle
Thailand plans to expand coronavirus testing for critical groups as the number of new cases is dwindling into single digits and some business are reopening, a senior official said on Thursday.
Dutch agency will review government performance during coronavirus
The Dutch Safety Board said on Thursday it would conduct an independent investigation and review of the country’s preparedness and government performance during the coronavirus outbreak.
Japan’s emergency could be lifted early in some areas: economy minister
Japan’s state of emergency over the novel coronavirus could be lifted early in some areas of the country that have seen declines in new infections, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Thursday.
WHO guidelines for frontline PPE use designed to protect people, conserve gear
As the coronavirus began to spread around the world, a global shortage of masks and other protective equipment emerged, especially for frontline medical staff.
Philippines records 27 new coronavirus deaths, 339 more infections
The Philippines’ health ministry on Thursday reported 27 more coronavirus deaths and 339 additional infections.
Coronavirus reproduction rate at 0.65 in Germany: RKI
The reproduction rate of the novel coronavirus in Germany is currently estimated at 0.65, the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases said on Thursday.
Polish parliament backs law allowing election to be held by postal ballot
The Polish lower house of parliament, the Sejm, approved on Thursday government-sponsored legislation that would allow the country’s presidential election to go ahead by postal ballot, according to voting records.
