Myanmar Reports 1,277 New COVID-19 Cases

YANGON, Nov 15 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar reported 1,277 new confirmed COVID-19 cases with 18 more deaths in the past 24 hours, according to a daily release from the Health Ministry yesterday. As of yesterday, the number of COVID-19 infections has risen to 68,011 and the death toll to 1,552, the…

Indonesia Reports 5,272 Newly Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 111 New Deaths

JAKARTA, Nov 15 (NNN-ANTARA) – The COVID-19 cases in Indonesia rose by 5,272 within one day to 463,007, with the death toll adding by 111 to 15,148, the Health Ministry said yesterday. According to the ministry, 3,000 more people were discharged from hospitals, bringing the total number of recovered patients…

Two Fire-Fighters Killed As Building On Fire Collapses In India’s Tamil Nadu

NEW DELHI, Nov 15 (NNN-PTI) – Two firefighters were killed and two others injured yesterday, as a building, which was on fire, partially collapsed in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, police said. The fire broke out in a textile store in Vilakkuthoon area of Madurai district, about 462…

Libya Announces Reopening Of Border Crossing With Tunisia

TRIPOLI, Nov 15 (NNN-INA) – Libyan authorities announced reopening of the country’s border crossing with Tunisia, after months of closure over the COVID-19 pandemic. “The border has been reopened, in coordination with all efforts in both countries. It is now open for movement of travellers of both countries,” said Abu-Rabee…

Canada’s COVID-19 Cases Surpass 290,000

OTTAWA, Nov 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – Canada reported 3,041 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total to 290,596 cases, including 10,888 deaths, according to CTV. Ontario reported 1,581 new cases, marking another new record in daily-reported infections in the province. It is also the ninth day in a row that…

NY Governor Refutes U.S. President’s Vaccine Claim, Gears Up For More Severe Scenario

NEW YORK, Nov 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, said that, COVID-19 vaccines are created by drug companies, not by U.S. president and the government, targeting President Donald Trump’s latest tweet saying that “the Trump Administration produced a great and safe VACCINE far ahead of schedule.” “The president…

Cambodia To Provide Two Million Face Masks, Medical Supplies To Laos To Help Fight COVID-19

PHNOM PENH, Nov 15 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodian Prime Minister, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, said yesterday, he decided to donate two million face masks and other medical supplies to Laos, to help it combat COVID-19. “Ministry of Health Secretary of State, Youk Sambath will fly the materials to Laos tomorrow,” he…

Trump Calls On Congress To Pass COVID-19 Relief Bill As Cases Surge

WASHINGTON, Nov 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – U.S. President, Donald Trump, yesterday called for Congress to pass a “big and focused” COVID-19 relief bill, as confirmed cases are surging across the country. “Congress must now do a Covid Relief Bill. Needs Democrats support. Make it big and focused. Get it done!” Trump…

Lebanon Starts Nationwide Lockdown Amid Surge In COVID-19 Cases

BEIRUT, Nov 15 (NNN-NNA) – Restaurants, bars, cafes, gyms and malls closed their doors yesterday, as Lebanon entered its first day of a two-week lock-down, to restrict the spread of COVID-19. Vehicles are permitted to drive on specific days, based on their plate numbers. However, most of the streets in…

UK Records Another 26,860 COVID-19 Cases With 462 Deaths

LONDON, Nov 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Another 26,860 people in Britain tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 1,344,356, according to official figures released yesterday. The COVID-19-related deaths rose by 462 to 51,766, the data showed. Britain is the first European nation to record…