Mexico registers first coronavirus death, health ministry says
Mexico registered its first death from coronavirus on Wednesday, the health ministry said in a statement, saying the deceased was a diabetic whose symptoms began last week.
Vietnam’s capital advises people to stay home in coronavirus fight
Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, has advised its residents to self-isolate at home until at least the end of March, after Vietnam recorded the biggest daily increase of the coronavirus, the city’s ruling body said on Thursday.
Hedge fund manager apologizes for wiping saliva on Hong Kong metro rail
A hedge fund manager in Hong Kong has publicly apologised after a parody video of him licking his finger and wiping it on a hand rail in a metro car went viral, sparking anger in the city which is grappling to contain an outbreak of the new coronavirus…
Avoid U.S. visits over coronavirus, mayor of Mexico’s Tijuana says
The mayor of Tijuana, the biggest Mexican city on the U.S. border, on Wednesday urged residents to restrict visits to the United States to reduce the risk of catching the coronavirus, as Mexico’s tally of infections climbed.
Mexican lower house approves emergency fund for coronavirus use
Mexico’s lower house of Congress on Wednesday approved a bill to create a fund that would free up nearly 181 billion pesos ($7.5 billion) for use in emergencies such as combating coronavirus.
Japan panel may advise relaxation of virus controls for some regions: NHK
An expert panel guiding Japan’s coronavirus response may advise a relaxation of controls in regions that have not seen outbreaks, broadcaster NHK reported on Thursday, as the hard hit northern island of Hokkaido prepared to end its state of emergency.
South Korea pledges $39 billion emergency funding for coronavirus-hit small business
South Korean President Moon Jae-in pledged 50 trillion won ($39 billion) in emergency financing for small businesses and other stimulus measures on Thursday to prop up the country’s coronavirus-hit economy.
Indonesian president wants coronavirus testing to be ramped up
Indonesia needs to immediately widen its testing for coronavirus to ensure detection of more infections, President Joko Widodo said on Thursday.
Beijing hit by record imported coronavirus cases, zero China transmissions
Beijing was hit by a record number of imported cases of the coronavirus as new local transmissions in China fell to zero, putting more pressure on the Chinese capital to screen out infected passengers and isolate suspected cases.
Dance Dance Dance: Japanese classical dance defies virus via online lessons
As the coronavirus outbreak leaves people cooped up at home, aficionados of classical Japanese dance are using modern technology to keep their passion for the art form alive.
