Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Asia virus latest: Thai state of emergency, Tokyo urged to stay home
Here are the latest developments from Asia related to the novel coronavirus pandemic:
Mar 26, 2020
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News tagged with global financial crisis
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
One third of humanity under virus lockdown
India's billion-plus population went into a three-week lockdown on Wednesday, with a third of the world now under orders to stay indoors, as US politicians agreed to spend $2 trillion to counter the economic damage of the ...
Mar 25, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China virus epicentre to open up as world locks down
China announced Tuesday an end to travel curbs at the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, as governments around the world tightened lockdowns in a desperate effort to slow the spread of the deadly disease.
Mar 24, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Markets plunge, Italy locked down as virus spreads
Financial markets around the world crashed Monday and a swathe of northern Italy was sealed off as authorities struggled to contain the spread and impact of the deadly coronavirus.
Mar 9, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
France cancels mass gatherings over virus fears
France on Saturday cancelled all gatherings of 5,000 people or more in a bid to contain the coronavirus outbreak that is rapidly spreading across the world, as the World Health Organization raised its risk alert to its highest ...
Feb 29, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
South Korea virus cases surge as WHO sounds maximum alert
South Korea reported its biggest surge in new coronavirus cases on Saturday as concerns grew of a possible epidemic in the United States and the World Health Organization raised its risk alert to its highest level.
Feb 29, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
UK Treasury chief to put cash into mental health
Britain's Treasury chief is planning to pour 2 billion pounds ($2.5 billion) into mental health services as he delivers his final budget before the country leaves the European Union.
Oct 29, 2018
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Amsterdam wins battle to host EU medicines agency after Brexit
Amsterdam on Monday won a fierce fight to host the European Medicines Agency after it leaves London, securing one of the most prized spoils of Britain's decision to leave the EU.
Nov 20, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Drug-resistant infections could spark financial crisis: study
The spread of superbugs that are resistant to all known drug treatments could spark a global financial crisis on the level of the 2008 meltdown or worse, a World Bank-led study warned on Monday.
Sep 19, 2016
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Addiction
New Zealanders to pay $20 for cigarette pack under tax plan
Smokers in New Zealand will pay $20 for a pack of cigarettes under the government's budget plan released Thursday. Polluting industries will also get hit with higher taxes.
May 26, 2016
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