Countries Crack Down on Basic Rights Amid Virus Pandemic
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Soldiers patrol the streets with their fingers on machine gun triggers. The army guards an exhibition center-turned-makeshift-hospital crowded with rows of bunks for those infected with the coronavirus.
Calls Grow for Japan to Declare State of Emergency Over Virus
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Calls grew Monday for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to declare a state of emergency to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus before it is too late.
‘Please Come Help Us’: New York Begs for Medical Workers
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s governor urgently appealed for medical volunteers Monday amid a “staggering” number of coronavirus deaths, as he and health officials warned that the crisis unfolding in New York City is just a preview of what other U.S. communities could soon face.
Cops Hunting for Fugitive From Prison Riot Over Coronavirus
BURIRAM — A prisoner is still on the loose Monday after he fled a northeastern prison during a riot reportedly sparked by fears of coronavirus outbreak.
19 Million Ppl Apply for COVID-19 Cash Relief, Way Over Projected 3 Million
BANGKOK — Government officials say more than 19 million people have applied for cash relief from the government since the scheme was introduced online on Saturday evening.
School Slasher Murders Girl, 2 Weeks After Release From Psych Ward
NAKHON PATHOM — Police on Monday said a 5-year-old girl in Nakhon Pathom province was murdered yesterday by the same woman convicted of knife attacks that wounded four schoolgirls 14 years ago.
Police Refute Report of Checkpoint Cop Infected With COVID-19
BANGKOK — Police on Monday insist media reports of a policeman assigned to the coronavirus screening checkpoint infected with coronavirus are unfounded.
Phuket Closes Land and Sea Entry and Exit Points
BANGKOK — Thailand’s popular seaside resort island of Phuket has closed all land and sea entry and exit points until April 30 to try to limit the spread of COVID-19.
What It’s Like to Catch, and Survive, the Coronavirus in Thailand
BANGKOK — Speaking from his condo, Singaporean expat Jay Feng asked other people currently in self-isolation at their homes to stay calm and not to panic. He knew a thing or two about the coronavirus; in fact, he survived it.
Chinese Charities Donate Medical Supplies Overseas to Fight Virus
BEIJING (Xinhua) — Multiple Chinese foundations have donated medical supplies to support countries in the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic.
