Coronavirus COVID-19 LIVE Updates & Stats, News LATEST!!! 2020
Cold, disease threaten more than half a million Syrians fleeing Idlib fighting (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Malaysia to bring back certain Wisma Putra, govt agency staff from China (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Singapore’s virus tally hits 28 with six-month-old baby infected (The Star, 5 February 2020)
‘Fragile’ Africa prepares for high risk of coronavirus spread (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Coronavirus: Singapore confirms 4 new cases, including 6-month-old child of infected couple (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Baby tests positive for novel coronavirus just 30 hours after birth (The Star, 5 February 2020)
About 350 U.S. evacuees from virus-hit Chinese city land at California air base – local media (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Chinese GP in doubt as Shanghai suspends sports events (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Russia’s Putin proposes stripping pharmacy licences for raising anti-virus mask prices (The Star, 5 February 2020)
ECB chief warns of growing risk from coronavirus (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Disney bans hugs and China cleans cash in virus-sparked hygiene (The Star, 5 February 2020)
WHO: “no known effective” treatments for new coronavirus (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Thai tourism and economy take a big hit from outbreak in Wuhan (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Canadian man lied about having coronavirus to create ‘viral video’ which forced plane to turn back (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Cambodian Prime Minister arrives in China for visit (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Malaysians in Hubei told to seek help from embassy (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Russia says coronavirus vaccine will take 8-10 months to develop – Interfax (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Jackie Chan offers reward of over RM580k for antidote to coronavirus (The Star, 5 February 2020)
China and Laos partnering in fight against coronavirus (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Thailand’s Krabi reels from 20% plunge in tourists (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Italy says Taiwan flight resumption request ‘noted’ after virus ban (The Star, 5 February 2020)
South African doctor in Wenzhou has faith in anti-epidemic battle (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Bulls lift palm oil prices higher as production, stockpiles drop (The Star, 5 February 2020)
China wants to patent Gilead’s experimental coronavirus drug (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Airbus halts output at Tianjin assembly plant due to coronavirus (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Mothers may pass coronavirus to unborn children, say Chinese doctors – state TV (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Data suggests virus infections under-reported, exaggerating fatality rate (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Asian shares rise, Europe falls after China moves on virus (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Coronavirus impact on the M’sian economy: Contingency plan needed now (The Star, 5 February 2020)
12 detained so far over coronavirus fake news (The Star, 5 February 2020)
CIMB, KL Kepong enable KLCI to eke out slight gains (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Coronavirus evacuee plane from Wuhan arrives in New Zealand (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Grand Hyatt Singapore disinfecting hotel after two travellers test positive for Wuhan virus (The Star, 5 February 2020)
All arrivals to Hong Kong from mainland China to face ‘compulsory quarantine’, says Carrie Lam (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Jokowi wants contingency plan as coronavirus takes toll on Indonesia’s tourism (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Health Ministry tracing people in contact with first coronavirus infected Malaysian (The Star, 5 February 2020)
First Russians return home from Wuhan, to be quarantined for two weeks (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Johor govt to postpone all events involving crowds (The Star, 5 February 2020)
China’s economy will endure epidemic challenges (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Thai taxi driver who had coronavirus tells Wuhan to keep fighting (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Two cruise ships ordered into quarantine as virus death toll nears 500 (The Star, 5 February 2020)
People in Wuhan lockdown learn to entertain themselves (The Star, 5 February 2020)
That’s enough: Govt to charge those who spread fake news on coronavirus (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific asks 27,000 staff to take unpaid leave (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Cargo from coronavirus-infected nations can now enter Philippine ports (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Sabah Health Department to remain vigilant despite no coronavirus cases in the state (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Universiti Malaysia Sabah outlines precautionary steps on campus following coronavirus outbreak (The Star, 5 February 2020)
China working on creating robot to conduct throat testing (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Thailand cuts interest rate as virus outbreak hurts economy (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Chinese woman is Philippines’ third coronavirus case (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Father and son on Wuhan flight tested positive for coronavirus (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Malaysia January palm oil stockpiles seen falling to lowest in over two years (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Taiwan to suspend entry for all Chinese citizens who live in mainland (The Star, 5 February 2020)
AI expected to play smart role in China’s epidemic control (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Disney expects coronavirus to deal theme parks US$175m blow (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Coronavirus disrupts China’s on-demand apps (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Siemens warns of tough year after sharp quarterly profit decline (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Tesla’s surge limits sell-off in emerging stocks (The Star, 5 February 2020)
138 Thais fly home from Wuhan, placed in quarantine (The Star, 5 February 2020)
A newly emboldened Trump gives Democrats a reason to fret (The Star, 5 February 2020)
S&P projects coronavirus crisis to stabilise in April (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Singapore business meeting linked to Malaysian, South Korean coronavirus cases (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Singapore dollar tumbles after currency easing room seen (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Coronavirus complicates Thailand’s central bank rate decision (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Thousands of Chinese tourists stranded in Bali after flight ban (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Singapore central bank says policy stance appropriate as virus hits economy (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Companies are reducing their presence at MWC 2020 over coronavirus fears (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Chinese cities reduce rents and offer financial support to businesses hit by epidemic (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Indonesia’s 4Q GDP growth slows to weakest in 3 years (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Travel insurance may not cover losses from the virus outbreak in Wuhan (The Star, 5 February 2020)
KLCI recovery takes a pause, AirAsia rebounds in active trading (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Google mum on hardware as it divulges revenue for other two big bets (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Japan prepares ferry to be used for quarantine as virus spreads (The Star, 5 February 2020)
‘Paniki’ panic: Manado restaurants in Indonesia take bat stew off menu amid coronavirus fears (The Star, 5 February 2020)
World leaders speak highly of, support China’s efforts in fighting novel coronavirus (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Journalist charged over ‘fear-inducing’ coronavirus social media posts (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Japan to send fourth chartered flight to Wuhan on Thursday (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Protecting children against novel coronavirus (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Sequencing genome of the coronavirus from Wuhan could lead to vaccines (The Star, 5 February 2020)
A total of 892 cured patients of coronavirus infection discharged (The Star, 5 February 2020)
South Korea confirms new coronavirus case, man infected in Singapore (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Soccer: Australia talisman Kerr to be managed through Olympic qualifiers (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Wuhan plans 8 more temporary hospitals to combat coronavirus (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Deputy IGP warns of serious consequences for spreading fake news on coronavirus (The Star, 5 February 2020)
UN chief voices concern about potential discrimination due to coronavirus (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Can touching a doorknob lead to coronavirus infection and other questions answered (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Sarawak bars entry to foreigners with recent travel history to China (The Star, 5 February 2020)
New suspected coronavirus cases in China drops for second consecutive day (The Star, 5 February 2020)
China’s death toll rises to 490, number of infections exceed 24,300 (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Ringgit slightly lower on China risk (The Star, 5 February 2020)
At least 10 on Japan cruise ship positive for coronavirus (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Flight carrying New Zealanders, Australians leaves virus-hit Wuhan (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Passengers quarantined on virus-hit cruise ship off Japan (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Common travel health risks and how to prevent them (The Star, 5 February 2020)
UK to send another civilian aircraft to help Britons leave Wuhan (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Oil flips into contango, indicating months of surplus (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Stocks surge, safe-havens fall as confidence grows in China’s virus efforts (The Star, 5 February 2020)
U.S. expands use of coronavirus diagnostic test (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Coronavirus sends Asia’s social media censors into overdrive (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Factbox: Sport – Events affected due to coronavirus epidemic (The Star, 5 February 2020)
EU medicines agency to support coronavirus vaccine, drug development (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Virus floors 12 ACL matches (The Star, 5 February 2020)
China hopes US provides vowed aid soon (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Australian evacuees from China test negative (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Optimism on palm oil prices (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Volunteers step up, help medical workers commute (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Japan quarantines 3,711 on cruise ship (The Star, 5 February 2020)
South Korean woman tests positive for coronavirus (The Star, 5 February 2020)
950 returning to Vietnam to be quarantined (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Apple to resume China production on Feb 10 (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Couple ‘attend’ reception via teleconference (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Singapore airshow to go ahead (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Bali deputy governor: Tourists welcome to extend their stays (The Star, 5 February 2020)
‘There is no reason to panic’ (The Star, 5 February 2020)
CIMB sees marginal impact from OPR cut (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Six new coronavirus patients confirmed in Thailand (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Hun Sen to visit students in Wuhan for moral support (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Singapore sees local transmission (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Not all China visitors barred (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Envoy: Not all Chinese in China eat exotic wildlife meat (The Star, 5 February 2020)
Oil prices rebound from China virus slump amid ginger recovery across markets (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Ringgit under pressure from coronavirus worries (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Taiwan evacuates first group from Wuhan, announces limit on mask purchases (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Australian Wuhan evacuees arrive on Christmas Island – media (The Star, 4 February 2020)
How to protect yourself from the novel coronavirus (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Malaysians from Wuhan arrive at KLIA (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Indonesia biodiesel group says more capacity in 2020 could help exports (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Oil price hits 13-month lows as coronavirus cuts demand (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Stocks rally as China markets reopen, dollar gains (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Brazil to declare emergency, quarantine people returning from coronavirus-hit Wuhan (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Coronavirus causes Goldman Sachs to cancel annual partners meeting (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Red Bull boss trusts F1 to make right call on Chinese GP (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Japan to quarantine cruise ship on which coronavirus patient sailed (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Coronavirus had huge market impact but policymaker caution needed – ECB (The Star, 4 February 2020)
G7 health ministers agree on coordinated approach to coronavirus – Germany (The Star, 4 February 2020)
U.S. announces more coronavirus cases, details quarantine plans for returning travellers (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Factbox: Coronavirus hits demand for commodities and energy (The Star, 4 February 2020)
No hugs await Malaysians from Wuhan (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Virus bodes ill for AFC Champs League (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Road deaths: 16, coronavirus deaths: 0, where’s the care? (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Singapore sets up multiple lines of defence (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Roberdo: Duterte should assuage fears (The Star, 4 February 2020)
8,310 medical staff backing Hubei in virus fight (The Star, 4 February 2020)
New facility will ease shortage of beds in virus-stricken Wuhan (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Melaka lion dance troupe set to enter records book (The Star, 4 February 2020)
New attractions for Perak (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Modified CNY song to educate the public on coronavirus (The Star, 4 February 2020)
China tourists in Sabah want out (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Opec+ considering further 500,000 barrels per day oil output cut (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Markets volatile as growth concerns return (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Follow advice in wake of coronavirus, athletes urged (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Higher revenue seen for glove makers this year on virus outbreak (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Happy birthday Your Majesty! (The Star, 4 February 2020)
Virus impact pushes Malaysia to brink of bear market (The Star, 4 February 2020)