The Republic of the Marshall Islands yesterday said that it is investigating a possible case of coronavirus with a 66-year-old Majuro resident currently isolated at the Majuro Hospital. According to the government’s Ministry of Health and Human Services, the Person Under Investigation is being treated and that the patient specimen has been sent to a […]
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Patient not classified COVID-19 suspected case, pending results
The 73-year old patient who was admitted to hospital under investigation for COVID-19 coronavirus is reported to be under the stable condition and waiting for private transport to MedVac her out of Palau soon. Samples taken from the patient for testing were sent to Hawaii CDC yesterday and results are expected shortly according to the […]
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OEK urged to put more money to fight coronavirus
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday urged the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK) to pour in more money to the efforts of preventing the coronavirus from coming to Palau. MOH Minister Emais Roberts in an interview said it would need more resources to “prepare for the worst.” Adequate funding is needed for the continued health […]
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Hotels in Palau feel the pinch of coronavirus fears
Hotels in Palau are already feeling the pinch of the COVID-19 coronavirus impact as travel restrictions and the overall reluctance of tourists to travel are threatening businesses. Businesses like hotels rely on the tourism industry to bring in people to stay at their hotels for their services and businesses to keep it running. Palau Royal […]
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Virus kills member of council advising Iran’s supreme leader
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A member of a council that advises Iran’s supreme leader died Monday after falling sick from the new coronavirus, state radio reported, becoming the first top official to succumb to the illness that is affecting members of the Islamic Republic’s leadership. Expediency Council member Mohammad Mirmohammadi died at a Tehran hospital […]
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North Korea fires presumed short-range missiles into the sea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired two presumed short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern sea on Monday, South Korean officials said, resuming weapons demonstrations after a months-long hiatus that may have been forced by the coronavirus crisis in Asia. The launches came two days after North Korea’s state media said leader Kim Jong […]