Day: May 14, 2020

Singapore reports 675 new coronavirus cases, total infections jump to 25,346

1:28 am May 14, 2020

Singapore: Singapore on Wednesday reported 675 new COVID-19 cases, mostly foreign workers living in dormitories, taking the total number of infections in the country to 25,346, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday. The Health Ministry said 671 foreign workers who tested positive were from the dormitories where intensified medical testing is being conducted. Of the […]

US says Chinese hackers might be targeting virus researchers

1:20 am May 14, 2020

Washington: Organizations conducting research into COVID-19 may be targeted by computer hackers linked to the Chinese government, according to the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security. Neither agency cited any specific examples Wednesday, but they warned that institutions and companies involved in work on vaccines, treatments and testing for the novel coronavirus should take […]

Virus in New York: Ads to inform about troubling syndrome

1:13 am May 14, 2020

New York: New York City is launching a public service campaign to inform parents about a mysterious syndrome that is thought to be linked to COVID-19 and has been diagnosed in more than 80 children in the city, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday. Digital ads alerting parents to the symptoms of pediatric multisystem inflammatory […]

Trump slams media for 'blocking' alleged graft cases against Biden

Trump’s surprising target in war on media: Voice of America

1:03 am May 14, 2020

Washington: President Donald Trump‘ has had many targets in his war against the media, but perhaps none is more surprising than the Voice of America, the venerable US-funded institution created during World War II to broadcast independent news and promote American values to the world. Trump and his supporters have accused the outlet of disgraceful reporting and […]

Seven new suspected coronavirus cases emerge in Goa

12:50 am May 14, 2020

Panaji: Seven persons tested positive for coronavirus in Goa during rapid testing on Wednesday but confirmation of results was awaited, health minister Vishwajit Rane said. Goa has been declared as a Green Zone by the Union government as there was not a single active COVID-19 case since May 1. “Seven new #COVID19 cases have been […]