COVID-19 Deaths Rise To 1,237 In Myanmar, Out Of 52,706 Cases In Total

YANGON, Nov 1 (NNN-MNA) – The death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar has risen to 1,237, out of a total of 52,706 confirmed cases as of Saturday, showed the latest data, by the health ministry. The ministry said, in a release on Saturday that, 18 more patients died…

Afghanistan Reports 91 New COVID-19 Cases, Three Deaths

KABUL, Nov 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Afghanistan, yesterday, recorded 91 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, in the past 24 hours, bringing its total tally to 41,425, the health ministry said. “Over the past 24 hours, we have conducted 210 COVID-19 tests, 91 were positive in eight provinces, bringing to 41,425 the total…

Singapore Reports 12 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Nov 1 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH), reported 12 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, which are all imported cases, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 58,015. On Saturday, four more cases have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 57,913 have…

Indian Gov’t Decides To Import One Million Tonnes Of Potatoes

NEW DELHI, Nov 1 (NNN-UNI) – India’s federal government, decided to import one million tonnes of potatoes, to check rising prices, state-run broadcaster – All India Radio (AIR) said, yesterday. According to the broadcaster, the government will be importing 30,000 tonnes of potato from Bhutan without license. “The government is…

India’s Tamil Nadu State To Reopen Educational Institutions, Cinemas

NEW DELHI, Nov 1 (NNN-PTI) – Local government in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu, announced that, local movie theatres and educational institutions will reopen from Nov 10 and 16, respectively. The announcement was made by Chief Minister, Edappadi K Palaniswami. “Considering the representations received from theatre owners, all theatres,…

Iran Extends COVID-19 Restrictions To More Cities Until Nov 14

TEHRAN, Nov 1 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, yesterday, announced the extension of restrictive measures to most Iranian cities, as the COVID-19 pandemic, has been spreading across the country. On Oct 3, the Iranian health authorities imposed shut-down of major educational and cultural activities in the capital, Tehran, after…

Iraq Reports 1,997 New COVID-19 Cases, 472,630 In Total

BAGHDAD, Nov 1 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi Health Ministry reported yesterday, 1,997 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the nationwide infections to 472,630. The new cases included 629 in the capital, Baghdad, 301 in Duhok, 214 in Erbil, and 174 in Sulaimaniyeh, the ministry said in a statement. The ministry also reported…

Super Typhoon Goni Makes Landfall In Philippines

MANILA, Nov 1 (NNN-PNA) – Super Typhoon Goni, the strongest typhoon to batter the Philippines this year, made landfall in Bicol, the southernmost region of the main island of Luzon, early this morning, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said, Goni, which…

Turkey’s Presidential Spokesman, Interior Minister Test Positive For COVID-19

ANKARA, Nov 1 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey’s Presidential Spokesman, Ibrahim Kalin and Interior Minister, Suleyman Soylu were tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday. “I reached the final stage in the COVID-19 treatment, and I had it with mild symptoms. I’m fine right now,” Kalin tweeted earlier in the day. Soylu and family…

Moderna Prepares Global Launch Of Its COVID-19 Vaccine

WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) – American biotechnology company, Moderna, said yesterday, it is preparing for the launch of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate globally. “We are actively preparing for the launch of mRNA-1273, and we have signed a number of supply agreements with governments around the world,” said Moderna CEO, Stephane…