Tag: Coronavirus
Report of 100 plus deaths undercuts North Korea’s claim it’s ‘virus-free’
100 deaths and 13,000 ‘suspected’ coronavirus cases in the northeastern province of North Hamgyong alone, survey finds
Children suffer the most as pandemic pushes millions of Indians into...
Millions of children live in a precarious situation, many of them will never enter the gates of a school again
COVID-19 aggravates global decline in freedom, report says
Transparency was one of the hardest-hit aspects of democratic governance, Freedom House says
Catholic churches in Philippine capital placed under lockdown due to rising...
Centuries-old San Agustin Church in the old walled city was closed following the death of its parish priest due to COVID-19
A year on from lockdown, India reports worst daily rise in...
With the biggest rise in cases since early November, India's total virus infection has surpassed 11.65 million
South Korea rights panel probes whether mandated COVID tests for foreigners...
Health officials defend measures as necessary to blunt a surge in infections among foreign residents
Wider lockdown possible ahead of Holy Week as COVID-19 infections spike...
Catholic churches to implement strict health protocols during annual observance of Holy Week
Hong Kong’s tough COVID-19 rules see babies isolated, families cramped in...
Trauma and psychological impact on families is intense, says 40-year-old man in quarantine with his two young children
Cambodian activist arrested for Facebook post criticizing Chinese COVID-19 vaccine
Activist’s daughter said her mother’s arrest politically motivated and unjust
Malaysia defends coronavirus fake news law amid outcry
Critics warn it could be used to silence dissent and curtail free speech
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