China reports 44 new virus deaths, lowest rise in new cases in over a month

BEIJING, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China reported 44 more deaths from thenovel coronavirus epidemic on Friday and 327 fresh cases, the lowest dailyfigure for new infections in more than a month. The death toll now stands at 2,788 in mainland China, according to theNational Health Commission. The number of fatalities…

Covid-19: China bans consumption of wild animals

BEIJING, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — It’s official, China has banned the consumption of wild animals More than 2,700 people have died as a result of the novel COVID-19, with another 81,000 cases confirmed across the globe. And now, China’s government has officially banned the trade and consumption of wildlife in…

Japan orders nationwide shutdown of schools over coronavirus

Students of Ariake-nishi Gakuen School wear protective face masks, following the outbreak . TOKYO, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Japan’s entire school system, from elementary to high schools, will be asked to close from Monday until spring break late in March to help contain the coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe…

Update: Iran has no plans to quarantine cities, Pres Rouhani says

TEHRAN, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iran has no plans to quarantine any cities and towns despite the spread of the new coronavirus outbreak across the country, President Hassan Rouhani has said. He told a cabinet meeting that health authorities would continue to “only quarantine individuals”. Officials have asked people not to…

Covid-19: Iran coronavirus deaths jump to 26

TEHRAN, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The coronavirus epidemic in Iran has cost 26 lives, the health ministry announced, with seven new deathsreported over 24 hours as the spread appeared to accelerate. Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour also told a press briefing that 106more cases of the disease had been confirmed, raising…

WHO says Covid-19 at ‘decisive point’ as world battles spread

GENEVA, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization declared that the new coronavirus epidemic was at a “decisive point” as countries across the globe battled to contain the deadly outbreak. Saudi Arabia banned pilgrims from visiting Islam’s holiest sites as the number of deaths jumped in neighbouring Iran, while…

US Trade Show begins to promote economic ties with Bangladesh

DHAKA, Feb 28 (NNN-BSS) — A three-day ‘US Trade Show’ began here showcasing high quality, cutting-edge American products and services to promote US-Bangladesh economic ties. Forty-eight organizations including energy, agro-mechanization, food and beverage sectors are displaying their products and services at 78 stalls in the 27th annual show, organised by…

Covid-19: Bangladesh’s state-owned airline Biman to refund Saudi-bound passengers

DHAKA, Feb 28 (NNN-BSS) – Biman Bangladesh Airlines will refund to its passengers who, bought tickets for traveling to Saudi Arabia for performing Umrah or tourism purposes, as the Saudi government has imposed a temporary ban on Umrah pilgrims and tourists to stop the spread of Covid-19 coronavirus in the…

Updated: Crisis in Malaysian politics

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Following is a summary of the past, present and upcoming events in Malaysia arising from an attempt to realign the political landscape of the country. What has unfolded Feb 21: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad announces that the presidential council of the ruling Pakatan Harapan…

Philippines To Tighten Measures Against African Swine Fever, Animal-Borne Diseases

MANILA, Feb 27 (NNN-PNA) – Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte, ordered to create an inter-agency task force, that will coordinate government measures, to prevent the entry of animal-borne diseases, regarding the spread of African swine fever (ASF) in the country. In an executive order, signed on Feb 21, and made public…
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