Vietnam’s leadership, public showing strong response to contain coronavirus: WHO
Vietnam is staying on top of its coronavirus infections as a result of strong leadership by the government and cooperation among its people in helping to contain the spread, the World Health Organization’s regional chief said on Tuesday.
Singapore challenged by coronavirus, but has system to handle it: WHO
Singapore is facing a very challenging situation to tackle a sharp increase in coronavirus infections, but has the healthcare system and risk management capacity to handle it, the World Health Organization’s regional chief said on Tuesday.
Australia eases restrictions on elective surgeries after slowing coronavirus spread
Australia will relax restrictions on elective surgeries after slowing the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Tuesday.
Hong Kong extends restrictions to preserve success of coronavirus efforts
Hong Kong’s government will extend restrictions aimed at tackling the coronavirus for another 14 days to preserve the city’s success in keeping the number of cases down, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said on Tuesday.
Trump says he will suspend all immigration into U.S. over coronavirus
President Donald Trump said on Monday he will suspend all immigration into the United States temporarily through an executive order in response to the coronavirus outbreak and to protect American jobs.
South Korea says North Korean leader Kim not gravely ill
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was not gravely ill, two South Korean government sources said on Tuesday, following reports he had undergone a cardiovascular procedure and was now in “grave danger”.
North Korean leader Kim not believed to be critically ill: Chinese party source
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is not believed to be critically ill, an official with the Chinese Communist Party’s International Liaison Department told Reuters on Tuesday, following media reports about the state of Kim’s health.
South Korea says North Korea’s Kim is not seriously ill: Yonhap
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was not seriously ill, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said citing a government official on Tuesday, contradicting a CNN report he was in “grave danger” after a surgery.
Coronavirus infections rate among Philippine health workers ‘worrisome’: WHO expert
The World Health Organization has recognised a worrisome trend of infections among healthcare workers in the Philippines and is working closely with the country’s health ministry on ways of addressing it.
WHO says currently not possible to determine precise source of coronavirus
The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that it is not possible to determine the precise source of the new coronavirus at this stage.
