New estimate puts coronavirus death rate at 1%
PETALING JAYA (Feb 11): A new report by researchers at the Imperial College London said the mortality rate from the coronavirus is an estimated 1%, Bloomberg reported yesterday.
Wuhan virus: Mainland China death toll rises to 1,016
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): As of Feb 10, 108 more people died from the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak, bringing the total death toll in Mainland China to 1,016, the Chinese government said.
Hotels in Malaysia report loss of RM40m in revenue due to Wuhan virus
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Hotels in Malaysia reported a total of 95,972 room cancellations due to the fast-spreading 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), resulting in a loss of revenue of over RM40 million as of last Saturday (Feb 8).
Ambank offers temporary payment deferment for customers affected by Wuhan virus
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Ambank Group announced yesterday that it will offer a temporary deferment or restructuring of instalment repayments for individuals and SME customers who are affected by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCOV) outbreak.
Bank Pembangunan joins growing list of banks helping customers affected by Wuhan virus outbreak
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB) has joined a growing number of banks to provide assistance to customers whose business operations may be financially impacted by the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak.
Public Bank offers clients affected by coronavirus six-month moratorium on loans
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 10): Public Bank Bhd and Public Islamic Bank Bhd are offering a six-month moratorium on monthly instalment payments of loans and financing for its customers who are affected by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
Wuhan virus: Mainland China death toll rises to 908
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 10): A total of 908 people had died in Mainland China from the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak as of yesterday (Feb 9) after 97 new deaths were reported nationwide, the Chinese government said today.
Coronavirus outbreak gives local durian industry the sniffles
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 8): The novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) outbreak in China has impacted unexpected victims: Malaysia’s during sellers.
China battles on: Increase in the number of patients recovering from coronavirus
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 8): Good news is emerging from China as the country’s National Health Commission is reporting increase in the number of patients recovering from the novel coronavirus infection (2019-nCov), reported Xinhua.
Coronavirus in China: Death toll hits 722
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 8): Health authorities in China have received 3,399 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection and registered 86 deaths yesterday, Xinhua reported today.
