Could smell and taste loss be a 'common' COVID-19 symptom?
A new study by the journal International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology found that smell and taste loss appear to be “common initial symptoms” in patients with mild infections.
Report: Tom Hanks' wife suffered from 'extreme side effects' due to COVID-19 drug chloroquine
Rita Wilson: My fever did break but the chloroquine had such extreme side effects, I was completely nauseous, I had vertigo and my muscles felt very weak
IMF warns pandemic will halt Asia’s growth for first time in 60 years
Policymakers must offer targeted support to households and firms hardest-hit by travel bans, social distancing policies and other measures aimed at containing the pandemic, said Changyong Rhee, director of the IMF’s Asia and Pacific Department.
DONE DEAL: Serviced apartment, Swiss-Garden Residences, Kuala Lumpur
Sold for: RM510,000 (RM927.27 psf); Concluded by: Meifen Low (REN 06451) (012-6530714) of One World Real Estate; When: January 2020
Japan spouses apartments an option to avoid 'coronavirus divorce'
"Please consult with us before thinking about 'coronavirus divorce'," the Tokyo-based Kasoku urges customers, offering its Airbnb-like fully-furnished units as "temporary shelters" for people to escape the family, whether to work or just get some peace and quiet.
Japan shuttlers invite public to stay home and take the #coffeecupchallenge
It was initiated by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to encourage people to stay active at home.
WHO recommends lifting Covid-19 lockdowns in two-week stages
Every country should implement comprehensive public health measures to maintain a sustainable steady state of low-level or no transmission and prepare its surge capacity to react rapidly to control any spread, the WHO said.
India agrees to sell hydroxychloroquine to Malaysia to help fight Covid-19
"On 14 April, India has given permission for Malaysia to import 89,100 tablets."
Eight staff from funeral service company fined RM8k for breaching MCO rules
The funeral service company operator told the media that they were required to apply for a movement permit for the staff to handle the funeral ceremony, in order to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Woman with no hands sews PPEs using feet
The beneficiaries of her noble effort will be the medical staff of Klinik Kesihatan Teluk Intan and Hospital Teluk Intan.
