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Black and Asian people in England more likely to die from Covid-19, says report

Black and Asian people in England more likely to die from Covid-19, says report

They are up to 50% more likely to die after becoming infected with Covid-19.
COMMENT | Harapan’s comeback window could soon close

COMMENT | Harapan’s comeback window could soon close

‘Harapan faces problems galore. It must stop burying its head in sand.’
Asian Americans, harassed over coronavirus, push back against racism

Asian Americans, harassed over coronavirus, push back against racism

The FBI has warned of a rise in hate crimes against Asian-Americans since the coronavirus pandemic began.
US cutting ties with WHO over coronavirus, says Trump

US cutting ties with WHO over coronavirus, says Trump

The US president has long scorned multilateralism as he focuses on an “America First” agenda.
UN delays crucial climate summit for a year, cites pandemic

UN delays crucial climate summit for a year, cites pandemic

COP26 summit has been billed as the most important climate change summit since the 2015 talks.
US coronavirus deaths top 100,000 as country reopens

US coronavirus deaths top 100,000 as country reopens

About 1,400 Americans have died on average each day in May.
Covid-19: New cases drop to 15 as outbreak in immigration depots eases

Covid-19: New cases drop to 15 as outbreak in immigration depots eases

UPDATED 6.39PM | CORONAVIRUS | A total of 42 recoveries were recorded as of noon today and there were no deaths.

Minister: Infected undocumented migrants sent to 'beautiful place' for treatment

Minister: Infected undocumented migrants sent to 'beautiful place' for treatment

UPDATED 5.57PM | He says they are treated in a humane manner and urges critics not to become 'heroes' over this issue.

LETTER | Covid-19 pandemic exposes a fundamental flaw

LETTER | Covid-19 pandemic exposes a fundamental flaw

'The dangerously precarious future this pandemic poses demands immediate answers if we want to save Malaysia.'

Brazilian nurse with Covid-19 reunited with her baby after giving birth on ventilator

Brazilian nurse with Covid-19 reunited with her baby after giving birth on ventilator

Rusia Goes gave birth while unconscious and breathing through a ventilator tube in April.
Latin America is new Covid-19 epicentre as deaths surge, says WHO

Latin America is new Covid-19 epicentre as deaths surge, says WHO

The Americas have registered more than 2.4 million cases of the new coronavirus and more than 143,000 deaths.

Baby Ivan back in Russia six weeks after birth in abandoned house

Baby Ivan back in Russia six weeks after birth in abandoned house

Around 200 Russians trapped in Malaysia due to global Covid-19 travel restrictions were flown back yesterday.

Postman pays price for making illegal online collections

Postman pays price for making illegal online collections

The police arrest the 22-year-old man and two others for having solicited for funds over the social media.

Cuba credits two drugs with slashing coronavirus death toll

Cuba credits two drugs with slashing coronavirus death toll

The drugs reduce hyper-inflammation in seriously ill Covid-19 patients.

The details of Britain's impending quarantine scheme

The details of Britain's impending quarantine scheme

Who does it apply to? What will passengers have to do? What penalties will be in place?
UK to introduce quarantine for international arrivals from June 8

UK to introduce quarantine for international arrivals from June 8

All international arrivals, including returning Britons, will have to self-isolate for 14 days.
Rohingya targeted as coronavirus stokes xenophobia in M'sia

Rohingya targeted as coronavirus stokes xenophobia in M'sia

They are accused of spreading Covid-19, burdening the state and taking jobs as the economy plummets.

No sense of urgency, Kit Siang's aide says on July tabling of Covid-19 relief bill

No sense of urgency, Kit Siang's aide says on July tabling of Covid-19 relief bill

This is so very typical of the Muhyiddin-Azmin gov't, says Syahredzan Johan

UN rejects US claim it is using coronavirus to promote abortion

UN rejects US claim it is using coronavirus to promote abortion

Washington has long-viewed 'sexual and reproductive health services' as code for abortion.
Swedish antibody study shows long road to immunity as Covid-19 toll mounts

Swedish antibody study shows long road to immunity as Covid-19 toll mounts

Its strategy of avoiding a mandatory lockdown like those imposed by many other countries has divided opinion at home and abroad.

Pompeo calls China's US$2bil pledge for WHO 'paltry' compared to damage done

Pompeo calls China's US$2bil pledge for WHO 'paltry' compared to damage done

'This plague has cost roughly 90,000 American lives, more than 36 million Americans have lost their jobs...'
Brazil coronavirus outbreak worsens as country could soon be No 2 in cases

Brazil coronavirus outbreak worsens as country could soon be No 2 in cases

Brazil might soon trail only the United States in the number of coronavirus cases.
Global coronavirus cases surpass 5 million, infections fast rising in Latin America

Global coronavirus cases surpass 5 million, infections fast rising in Latin America

Cases in Brazil are now rising at a daily pace second only to the United States.
LETTER | An open letter to Health DG on a hairy topic

LETTER | An open letter to Health DG on a hairy topic

There is no evidence that point to the hair industry posing greater threats than many other sectors that have since reopened.