Health

Iraq Reports 15 COVID-19 Cases, Three More Deaths

BAGHDAD, Mar 21 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Health Ministry, on Friday (yesterday), confirmed three more deaths from COVID-19, and 15 new…

Fiji Airways Suspends 95 Percent Of International Flights

SUVA, Mar 21 (NNN-PIN) – Fiji Airways, the island nation’s national carrier, decided to suspend 95 percent of its international…

Germany Reports Almost 14,000 COVID-19 Cases

BERLIN, Mar 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The number of COVID-19 cases in Germany has increased by 2,958 within one day to…

As a 0.12-micron bit of virus holds the world at ransom, it’s time for contemplation

Ho Yuet Mee says there could be a silver lining to the COVID-19 episode. KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The…

Maldives To Isolate All Citizens Arriving From Foreign Countries

MALE, Maldives, Mar 19 (NNN-PSM) – The Maldives government today (Thursday) announced that, all citizens arriving from foreign countries will…

COVID-19 Infections In Japan Rise To 924

TOKYO, Mar 19 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s health ministry and local governments said today, by 11:30 a.m. local time, one person…

Aussie National Carrier Halts All International Flights, Slashes Jobs

SYDNEY, Mar 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, halted all international flights, and temporarily stood down two-thirds of its…

Oman Calls On Tourist Groups To Leave Over COVID-19 Concerns

MUSCAT, Mar 19 (NNN-ONA) – The Omani Ministry of Tourism, Wednesday, called on all tourist delegations, to leave the country,…

COVID-19 Outbreak To Cause Loss Of 1.7 Million Jobs In Arab World: UN Report

BEIRUT, Mar 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) – UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), said that, an estimated 1.7 million…

Jordan To Seal Off Entrances To Capital, Over Covid-19 Fear

AMMAN, Mar 19 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Jordanian armed forces, said that, all entrances to the capital, Amman, will be sealed…