MALE: The Maldives on Wednesday (May 12) banned travellers from across South Asia in a bid to contain surging COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Maldives bans South Asia travellers as COVID-19 cases soar
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Malaysia’s daily COVID-19 death toll hits new record amid third wave of infections
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded its highest daily death toll from COVID-19 on Wednesday (May 12), as the country entered … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s daily COVID-19 death toll hits new record amid third wave of infections
‘Toxic cocktail’ of global mistakes accelerated COVID-19: panel
The catastrophic scale of the COVID-19 pandemic could have been avoided — but a “toxic cocktail” of “delay, hesitation, and … [Read more...] about ‘Toxic cocktail’ of global mistakes accelerated COVID-19: panel
What to know about new COVID-19 restrictions in vacation mecca
CLOSE USA TODAY travel reporter Dawn Gilbertson traveled to Cancun, Mexico, to see how the coronavirus pandemic … [Read more...] about What to know about new COVID-19 restrictions in vacation mecca
Almost 3,000 inmates, officials in Thai prisons test positive for COVID-19
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Department of Corrections reported on Wednesday (May 12) that nearly 3,000 inmates and officials in two … [Read more...] about Almost 3,000 inmates, officials in Thai prisons test positive for COVID-19
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad apologises for flouting COVID-19 rules
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad on Wednesday (May 12) apologised for flouting COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad apologises for flouting COVID-19 rules
Indonesia study finds China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine effective in medical staff
JAKARTA: China's Sinovac Biotech COVID-19 vaccine was 98 per cent effective at preventing death and 96 per cent effective at … [Read more...] about Indonesia study finds China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine effective in medical staff
Putting dreams on hold: Young Singaporean relocates to JB to care for grandparents as COVID-19 shuts border
JOHOR BAHRU: For Iman Nurhannah Mohamed Fariq and her grandparents, who are living in a rented condominium unit in Johor … [Read more...] about Putting dreams on hold: Young Singaporean relocates to JB to care for grandparents as COVID-19 shuts border
Japan prepares to vaccinate its Olympians, Paralympians against COVID-19
TOKYO: Japan is gearing up to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to around 2,500 Olympic and Paralympic athletes and support staff, … [Read more...] about Japan prepares to vaccinate its Olympians, Paralympians against COVID-19
India’s COVID-19 death toll soars past 250,000
NEW DELHI: India's COVID-19 death toll surpassed 250,000 on Wednesday (May 12), official data showed, as the pandemic raged … [Read more...] about India’s COVID-19 death toll soars past 250,000
Taiwan warns on rising COVID-19 risk, stocks tank
TAIPEI: Taiwan may raise its COVID-19 alert level in the "coming days", Health Minister Chen Shih-chung said on Wednesday … [Read more...] about Taiwan warns on rising COVID-19 risk, stocks tank
COVID-19 making it even harder for working parents to find child care
CLOSE Here's why the U.S. child care system is so expensive and why it's difficult to change. USA … [Read more...] about COVID-19 making it even harder for working parents to find child care