Curbing Elderly COVID-19 Infections Is Important: Tokyo Expert Panel

TOKYO, Feb 5 (NNN-NHK) – A Tokyo Metropolitan Government panel of COVID-19 experts, yesterday warned of the increasing number of infections among the elderly, while pointing out the importance of thorough implementation of anti-virus measures. The panel concluded that, the highest alert levels for infections and medical care systems should…

South Australia Urged To Bring International Students Back On Charter Flights

CANBERRA, Feb 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The government of South Australia (SA) is urged to bring international students back on charter flights. Chief Executive of the International Education Association of Australia, Phil Honeywood, recently called on SA to follow the lead of the Northern Territory (NT), to revive its international education…

Israel Reports 7,237 New COVID-19 Cases, 674,453 In Total

JERUSALEM, Feb 5 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel’s Ministry of Health reported 7,237 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, raising the total tally in the country to 674,453. The death toll from the COVID-19 reached 4,993, after 65 new fatalities were added, while the number of patients in serious condition decreased from 1,104 to…

S. Korea Reports 370 More Covid-19 Cases, 80,131 In Total

SEOUL, Feb 5 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea reported 370 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight, compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 80,131. The daily caseload was down from 451 in the previous day, falling below 400 in three days. The daily number of…

IFC To Boost Micro-Insurance Safety Nets For Indonesia’s Most Vulnerable Amid COVID-19

JAKARTA, Feb 5 (NNN-ANTARA) – The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is collaborating with Indonesian locals, to boost micro-insurance safety nets and make insurance more broadly available for tens of millions of informal economy workers and families, amid COVID-19, IFC said yesterday. IFC said,…

Singapore Reports 22 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Feb 5 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 22 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 59,624. All Of the new cases are imported. Yesterday, 28 patients have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities, taking the recoveries to 59,348,…

Lebanese Officials Condemn Assassination Of Renowned Activist

BEIRUT, Feb 5 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese President, Michel Aoun, yesterday urged public prosecutor to conduct investigations into the assassination of activist Lokman Slim, who was found dead in his car with five gunshot wounds, said a statement by Lebanon’s Presidency. The president also stressed the need to expedite the probes…

303 Doctors Die During COVID-19 Pandemic In Indonesia

JAKARTA, Feb 4 (NNN-ANTARA) – As many as 303 doctors have died, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia, according to the Indonesia Medical Association today. Among the 303 doctors, 169 are general practitioners, 129 specialists, and five resident doctors. The oldest doctors who died of COVID-19 were aged between…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Rises To 10,790,183 With 12,899 New Cases

NEW DELHI, Feb 4 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 10,790,183 today, as 12,899 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours. According to official data, the death toll mounted to 154,703, as 107 patients died since yesterday. There are still 155,025 active cases in the country, while…

Philippines To Buy Additional 15 Black Hawk Helicopters

MANILA, Feb 4 (NNN-PNA) – Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte, approved the acquisition of an additional 15 brand new Black Hawk helicopters, to beef up the military’s air assets, Cabinet Secretary, Karlo Nograles, said today. At a virtual press conference, Nograles said, the new set of 15 Black Hawk helicopters, the…