Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus. The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. You can protect yourself by washing your hands frequently, avoiding touching your face, and avoiding close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are ...

Vietnam will ban events and gatherings of more than 20 people. The country has 153 cases. Local airline Vietjet has launched an insurance policy named ‘SKY COVID CARE’ which allows passengers to claim up to 200 million Vietnamese dong (US$8,550) if they are infected with COVID-19 while traveling on one of its flights. The country will suspend the signing of ...

Thailand reported 91 new coronavirus cases and one death, bringing the total number of infections to 1,136 amid five deaths. Thailand has recorded 107 new coronavirus cases, bringing the nationwide total to 934. The government has declared a state of emergency which will give extra authority to officials. The government also approved a US$3.25 billion stimulus package. The country has ...

Singapore issued an S$48 billion (US$33 billion) stimulus package to tide its economy through the outbreak. The country reported 73 new cases (Covid-19) with several new clusters located. This brings the total number of infections to 631. National carrier Singapore Airlines will ground 96 percent of its capacity that had been scheduled up until April of this year. Singapore will block ...

The US has cancelled its annual military exercise with the Philippines. The Philippines reports 71 new cases and seven more deaths. This brings the total number of infections reaches 707, with the death toll at 45. The Philippines will stop issuing visas to foreigners in a bid to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. Thousands of people have rushed ...

Cambodia has confirmed another 12 cases of coronavirus. There are now 24 known cases in the country. Cambodia has ordered the closure of schools in the capital, Phnom Penh, and the popular tourist destination of Siem Reap. Cambodia has announced a ban on the entry of foreigners from Italy, Germany, Spain, France and the US for 30 days. Cambodia has found ...

The number of infections in the country (Indonesia) has reached 893 with the number of deaths rising to 78. 35 patients have fully recovered. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) will extend loan payment deadlines for micro, small and medium enterprises for up to one year to counter the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new relaxation would apply to ...

The government will postpone the 11th National Sports Games. The US government has provided personal protective equipment to Laos which includes 440 protective goggles, 1,500 surgical gowns, and 220 face shields, along with biohazard disposal bags, aprons, N95 face masks, safety boxes, gloves, and hand sanitizer supplies. The Laos Ministry of Commerce has set a ceiling for the prices of ...

There were 235 new cases in the country, bringing the total number of cases to 2,031. Malaysia’s King and Queen are under quarantine after seven palace staff test positive for COVID-19. The Prime Minister announced an extension of the restriction of movement order by another two weeks until April 14. He also announced a second stimulus package. Malaysia reported its ...

Myanmar has reported its first cases of COVID-19, two Myanmar nationals, a 36-year-old travelling from the United States and 26-year-old returning from Britain. Myanmar’s armed forces have announced it will postpone its annual military parade to try to prevent the spread of the virus. The Ministry of Health is preparing US$200,000 in funding to buy laboratory equipment, medicines, and protective ...