Asia & Pacific – Page 59 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

At least 13 dead after fire breaks out in ICU ward of Covid-19 hospital near Mumbai, India

Posted on April 24, 2021April 24, 2021By Editor

Over a dozen patients have been killed in a blaze that ignited in the intensive care unit of the multi-story coronavirus hospital in the coastal Indian city of Virar, 70km (43 miles) north of Mumbai. … Read More >At least 13 dead after fire breaks out in ICU ward of Covid-19 hospital near Mumbai, India

Singapore investigates 17 Covid-19 reinfections, quarantines 1,200 migrant workers

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021By Editor

The Singaporean authorities have moved 1,200 migrant workers from their dormitory to a quarantine facility after coronavirus cases were identified. There were 17 cases found in workers who had previously recovered from the virus. … Read More >Singapore investigates 17 Covid-19 reinfections, quarantines 1,200 migrant workers

Beijing backs Pakistan to bring perpetrators to justice after terrorists target hotel of Chinese ambassador in Quetta

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021By Editor

The Chinese foreign minister said they have not received any reports that their citizens were hurt after a car bomb ripped through a hotel where the ambassador to Pakistan was staying but called on Islamabad to carry out justice. … Read More >Beijing backs Pakistan to bring perpetrators to justice after terrorists target hotel of Chinese ambassador in Quetta

India smashes global daily coronavirus case record with 300,000+ new infections as total nears 16 million

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

India has topped the world’s record for daily coronavirus case tallies, recording more than 300,000 infections over the last 24 hours as the country sees a major spike in its outbreak. … Read More >India smashes global daily coronavirus case record with 300,000+ new infections as total nears 16 million

4 killed after car bomb rocks luxury hotel in Pakistan’s Balochistan hosting Chinese ambassador

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

An explosives-laden car detonated outside the posh Serena Hotel in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province in Pakistan, killing four, as a Chinese delegation was staying there. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the blast. … Read More >4 killed after car bomb rocks luxury hotel in Pakistan’s Balochistan hosting Chinese ambassador

Thailand says China’s Sinovac Covid vaccine safe to use after investigation into stroke-like symptoms reported in 6 recipients

Posted on April 22, 2021By Editor

Thailand has stood by its ongoing use of the Chinese Sinovac Biotech Covid vaccine following six recipients reporting stroke-like symptoms, after an inquiry found no connection between the jab and the illnesses. … Read More >Thailand says China’s Sinovac Covid vaccine safe to use after investigation into stroke-like symptoms reported in 6 recipients

India’s indigenously developed Covaxin jab 78% effective against Covid-19 in trials, maker Bharat Biotech says

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

The Covid-19 vaccine developed by Indian pharmaceutical firm Bharat Biotech has been found to be 78% effective in preventing symptoms of Covid-19 and 100% against severe disease in stage three trials, the company said. … Read More >India’s indigenously developed Covaxin jab 78% effective against Covid-19 in trials, maker Bharat Biotech says

Oxygen leak kills 22 at Indian hospital as country battles short supplies amid record surge in Covid-19 cases

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

At least 22 people have died at a hospital in India’s western Maharashtra state after an oxygen leak caused a serious disruption to patient supplies, the region’s health minister has said. … Read More >Oxygen leak kills 22 at Indian hospital as country battles short supplies amid record surge in Covid-19 cases

Search underway for Indonesian submarine missing north of Bali, 53 on board – military

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

An Indonesian submarine has gone missing following a navy drill in the Bali Sea, prompting fears that the vessel has sunk. There are 53 people on board, Indonesia’s military said. … Read More >Search underway for Indonesian submarine missing north of Bali, 53 on board – military

Myanmar military’s violent post-coup crackdown displaces 250,000 – UN envoy

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

Violent clashes between the Myanmar military and anti-coup protesters in the wake of the junta’s coup that removed Aung San Suu Kyi from power has displaced around 250,000 people, according to a UN envoy monitoring the situation. … Read More >Myanmar military’s violent post-coup crackdown displaces 250,000 – UN envoy