Malaysia says may extend movement curbs, to add stimulus
Malaysia’s prime minister said on Monday the government may consider extending movement restrictions by up to two weeks, and will announce more economic stimulus to soften the blow from the coronavirus outbreak and weak oil prices.
New Delhi and scores of Indian districts under lockdown to contain coronavirus spread
New Delhi will be under lockdown until March 31, the Indian capital’s government announced on Sunday, seeking to keep citizens indoors to prevent the spread of coronavirus and giving police powers to punish violators.
Robot designed in China could help save lives on medical frontline
Researchers at one of China’s top universities have designed a robot they say could help save lives on the frontline during the coronavirus outbreak.
Philippine president seeks powers over firms, supplies, funds to avert crisis
The Philippine Congress held a special session over the internet on Monday to debate a push by the country’s strongman leader to adopt sweeping emergency powers, in a bid to avert chaos from a rapid spread of coronavirus.
Philippines reports eight new coronavirus deaths, 16 more cases
The Philippines’ health ministry on Monday confirmed eight new deaths because of the coronavirus outbreak and 16 more infections.
Australian coronavirus cases spike, cruise with sick passengers denied entry
Australians began living under strict new lockdown rules on Monday as coronavirus cases topped 1,600 and authorities denied entry to a cruise ship carrying hundreds on board complaining of respiratory illnesses.
Cambodia reports two new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 86
Cambodia reported two new coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing the total to 86, health authorities said.
New Zealand prepares to enter lockdown as coronavirus cases surge
New Zealand said on Monday it will move to its highest alert level imposing self-isolation, with all-non-essential services, schools and offices to be shut over the next 48 hours as the number of coronavirus cases more than double.
Thailand reports 122 new coronavirus cases, raising total to 721
Thailand has 122 new coronavirus cases, raising the total to 721, a health ministry spokesman said on Monday at a news conference.
G20 to forgo issuing statement after Monday’s call: source
The Group of 20 finance leaders will not issue a statement after Monday’s teleconference, a G20 source told Reuters, underscoring the challenge they face in garnering a consensus on how to deal with the rising economic risk from the coronavirus outbrea…
