Tag: pandemic
Philippines to extend night curfew in Manila to limit potential COVID-19...
Authorities have deployed police personnel to quarantine checkpoints in the capital, where inbound and outbound travel will be restricted
Thailand extends pandemic measures, expands lockdown areas
Thailand reported 18,027 infections and 133 deaths on Sunday, bringing the cumulative total to 615,314 cases and 4,990 fatalities
Churches in Metro Manila suspend public celebration of Masses due to...
All dioceses in the Philippine capital have ordered the suspension of the celebration of public Masses until August 20
Thailand bans ‘false messages’ amid criticism of handling of coronavirus
An emergency decree that took effect on Friday prohibits the dissemination of false messages and distorted news that cause panic
Can vaccines save Bangladesh’s garment sector?
Can Bangladesh vaccinate enough garment workers in time to prevent its export-orientated economy from collapse?
Sick families hoist flags to appeal for help in Myanmar’s cities
Authorities have been arresting social activists and healthcare volunteers in an entrapment scheme involving false requests for aid
Phuket restricts travel from other Thai regions as COVID-19 cases surge
Thailand reported 17,669 coronavirus cases and 165 deaths on Thursday, both record highs
Isolated Myanmar calls for international help as COVID cases surge
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing called in a speech for more cooperation on prevention, control and treatment of COVID-19
Philanthropist’s family donates US$138 billion for pandemic relief in South Sumatra
The amount will be used to provide oxygen tanks, medicines, and incentives for health workers, and for the building of a quarantine facility
Bangkok to convert disused train carriages into COVID-19 ward
Thailand has been battling its biggest coronavirus outbreak since the pandemic began
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