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Virus turns health workers in Egypt into 'outcasts'
World 5 years ago

Virus turns health workers in Egypt into 'outcasts'

While health workers in many countries are getting cheers and applause for risking their lives in the grueling battle against the disease, in some parts of the world they face suspicion and hostility.
Chinese students fleeing virus face uneasy reception back home
World 6 years ago

Chinese students fleeing virus face uneasy reception back home

Chinese students flying home from overseas to escape the coronavirus pandemic face a frosty reception from sections of the public who view them as wealthy, spoiled -- and potentially contaminated.
Coronavirus survivor recounts fear, confusion
World 6 years ago

Coronavirus survivor recounts fear, confusion

"I was under the greatest psychological pressure when I was diagnosed... I felt sorry for my friend."
Stop prejudice, the novel coronavirus has no race
Opinion 6 years ago

Stop prejudice, the novel coronavirus has no race

Why are we equating the virus and its spread to a specific race?
‘We hope people won’t be afraid of us’: RI evacuees from Wuhan brace for uncertain future
National 6 years ago

‘We hope people won’t be afraid of us’: RI evacuees from Wuhan brace for uncertain future

Mila, one of the Indonesian students who was evacuated by the government from Wuhan, said that the deluge of misinformation regarding the coronavirus as well as the initial opposition of Natuna residents to hosting the quarantine had opened her eyes to the possibility that she and her fellow evacuees would be unfairly stigmatized.
Chess, squabbles aboard cruise ship cast away by coronavirus fears
SE Asia 6 years ago

Chess, squabbles aboard cruise ship cast away by coronavirus fears

For nearly two weeks, the MS Westerdam, a ship of healthy passengers, has been turned away by Japan, Taiwan, Guam and the Philippines over fears that someone on the cruise may have the coronavirus.
Virus outbreak at crossroads? Impact on ASEAN
Opinion 6 years ago

Virus outbreak at crossroads? Impact on ASEAN

Now, Southeast Asian economies may face new downgrades associated with the outbreak’s likely economic impact.
In anxious Jakarta, box of face masks worth more than gram of gold
City 6 years ago

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In anxious Jakarta, box of face masks worth more than gram of gold

Although Indonesia has yet to confirm any cases of infection, people have rushed to buy N95 masks, driving prices up to Rp 1.3 million (US$92.86) and more per box of 20.
Coronavirus scare triggers stigma against students, Chinese Indonesians
National 6 years ago

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Coronavirus scare triggers stigma against students, Chinese Indonesians

The government has been urged to address misinformation before it leads to discrimination and violence. 
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