With 19 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases And No Deaths, Laos To Loosen Lockdown
Starting Monday, the Southeast Asian country will open some schools and more businesses. It will also allow its citizens to travel domestically.
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Vietnam Considers Lung Transplant To Save British COVID-19 Patient
A 43-year-old pilot for Vietnam Airlines, whose name has not been released, was infected in mid-March after visiting a bar. He is in a Ho Chi Minh City hospital on life-support systems.
In South Korea And China, Loosening Restrictions Brings Coronavirus Resurgence
Both countries eased some of their intensive rules after new cases slowed to a trickle. But clusters have cropped up again this month, and authorities are ramping up testing to try to curb the spread.
South Korea Delays Reopening Schools As Coronavirus Cases Resurge
The country had prepared to welcome students back to classrooms on Wednesday, but dozens of new virus cases linked to nightclubs in Seoul have emerged.
Despite The Pandemic, India Sees A Drop In Mortality Under Lockdown
With more residents staying indoors, fewer Indians are dying from road and train accidents, leading to a drop in overall mortality. Crime is also down.
Blamed For Coronavirus Outbreak, Muslims In India Come Under Attack
In India, Muslims have been accused of deliberately spreading the virus. Many say they have faced increased discrimination, harassment and attacks.
COMIC: Looking For A 'Helper' In The Age Of Coronavirus
Mister Rogers said "look for the helpers" in times of crisis. Here's the story of Shah Dedar. He's 32, he's a Tom Hanks fan — and he works to protect the most vulnerable in crowded refugee camps.
Indonesia Now Has The Most Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Southeast Asia
Health experts say low rates of testing and refusal to enact strict lockdowns have allowed the virus to infiltrate all 34 provinces of the archipelago nation.
Pakistan Has A Plan To Keep Millions From Going Hungry During Shutdown. Will It Work?
As incomes dry up for low-paid Pakistanis during the COVID-19 crisis, the government is massively expanding a program that gives cash to the out-of-work. But concerns are being raised about its reach.
As China's Wuhan Ends Its Long Quarantine, Residents Feel A Mix Of Joy And Fear
The end of the city's 76-day lockdown is a milestone in China's efforts to contain the outbreak of the coronavirus that sickened more than 80,000 across the country and overwhelmed health systems.