Virus-Hit Wuhan Cautiously Revives Amid Thicket of Controls
WUHAN, China (AP) — Released from their apartments after a 2 1/2-month quarantine, residents of the city where the coronavirus pandemic began are cautiously returning to shopping and strolling in the streets. But they say they still go out little and keep their children home while waiting for schools to reopen.
Tokyo Asks Restaurants, Pubs to Shut by 8 P.M.
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Restaurants and Japanese-style "izakaya" pubs in Tokyo will be requested to shut by 8 p.m. daily as part of emergency measures to curb the spread of coronavirus, the capital's governor said on Friday.
Japan Summer Firework Festivals Canceled Due to Coronavirus
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Firework displays and other summer events in Japan were canceled by organizers Friday, more than three months before their scheduled dates, due to the spread of the new coronavirus.
Biden Joins Growing Call for Release of Racial Data on Virus
DETROIT (AP) — Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden is joining a growing call for the release of comprehensive racial data on the coronavirus pandemic, which he says has put a spotlight on inequity and the impact of “structural racism.”
Gov’t Tells 10,000+ Thais Marooned Overseas to Stay Abroad
BANGKOK — The government on Thursday said more than 10,000 Thais stranded abroad should only come home if it is absolutely necessary.
8 Medical Workers at Mongkutwattana Hospital Caught Coronavirus
BANGKOK — A hospital in Bangkok reported on Wednesday that eight medical workers there have been infected with the coronavirus.
Bangkok To Ban Sale of Booze for 10 Days Starting Friday
BANGKOK — Bangkok City Hall is preparing to impose a ban on the sale of alcohol starting Friday with a stated aim to curb gatherings and coronavirus infection.
2 Men Die from COVID-19, 54 New Cases Reported in Thailand
BANGKOK — Two men have died due to the coronavirus in Thailand while 54 more people are infected, raising the total tally of confirmed cases to 2,423 as of Thursday.
Five Out of 122 Arrested Gamblers Suspected of Having Coronavirus
NONTHABURI — Over 120 people were arrested for gambling and flouting social distancing measures in Nonthaburi province on Wednesday, while five of them are suspected of having the coronavirus.
Pattaya Announces Coronavirus Lockdown, Keeps Out All Visitors
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's eastern seaside tourist city Pattaya is imposing a temporary lockdown to keep out all visitors in sustained effort to stem the COVID-19 pandemic.
