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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases above 20,000 for second day
South Korea's new coronavirus cases stayed over 20,000 for a second day Wednesday.
Wed May 17 2023
![Not 'lying flat': China to persist with tough COVID policies Not 'lying flat': China to persist with tough COVID policies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81665556280_CHINA.jpg)
Not 'lying flat': China to persist with tough COVID policies
China will persist with its COVID-19 policies to guard against new coronavirus strains and the risks they bring.
Wed Oct 12 2022
![India records 17,336 new coronavirus cases, a four-month high India records 17,336 new coronavirus cases, a four-month high](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61623108817_rapidantigentest.jpg)
India records 17,336 new coronavirus cases, a four-month high
The number of daily deaths from COVID-19 went up by 13, the ministry said, taking total mortalities to 524,954.
Fri Jun 24 2022
![Rapid rise in Mumbai pushes India's COVID numbers to month high Rapid rise in Mumbai pushes India's COVID numbers to month high](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81642202330_facemask.jpg)
Rapid rise in Mumbai pushes India's COVID numbers to month high
India's health ministry reported 3,712 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the highest in nearly a month.
Fri Jun 03 2022
![Tokyo hits record 10,000 COVID cases, Japan over 50,000 for first time Tokyo hits record 10,000 COVID cases, Japan over 50,000 for first time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81642844487_TOKYO.jpg)
Tokyo hits record 10,000 COVID cases, Japan over 50,000 for first time
The capital had 11,227 new coronavirus cases, the local government said a day after it reinstated curbs on mobility and business activity.
Sat Jan 22 2022
![India reports 347,254 new coronavirus cases, 703 deaths in last 24 hours India reports 347,254 new coronavirus cases, 703 deaths in last 24 hours](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81642202330_facemask.jpg)
India reports 347,254 new coronavirus cases, 703 deaths in last 24 hours
This is the second consecutive day when over 300,000 daily cases were registered in more than eight months.
Fri Jan 21 2022
![Chinese city locks down 13 million residents to fight COVID-19 outbreak Chinese city locks down 13 million residents to fight COVID-19 outbreak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71640253216_xian.jpg)
Chinese city locks down 13 million residents to fight COVID-19 outbreak
The new restrictions were imposed after Xi'an reported 52 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday.
Thu Dec 23 2021
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Travellers jump hoops to leave S.Africa as COVID variant hits
Travellers were left stranded after a slew of countries banned flights from South Africa amid concerns about a new coronavirus variant.
Sun Nov 28 2021
![Thousands rally in Romania against coronavirus restrictions Thousands rally in Romania against coronavirus restrictions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61633224599_ROMANIA.jpg)
Thousands rally in Romania against coronavirus restrictions
Thousands of people demonstrated in the main squares of the Romanian capital against new coronavirus restrictions to take effect on Sunday.
Sun Oct 03 2021
![Explainer - Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants Explainer - Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631155575_COVID.jpg)
Explainer - Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants
Scientists remain focused on Delta but are tracking others to see what may one day take its place.
Thu Sep 09 2021
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PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Penang allows 18-year-olds to contest in elections, WHO monitoring new coronavirus Mu variant
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Wed Sep 01 2021
![Malaysia sees record 13,215 new coronavirus cases Malaysia sees record 13,215 new coronavirus cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61623996049_TBICUHOSSGBULOHCOVID.jpg)
Malaysia sees record 13,215 new coronavirus cases
Health authorities have reported 880,782 cases in total in Malaysia.
Thu Jul 15 2021
![Indonesia reports record high of 54,517 new coronavirus cases Indonesia reports record high of 54,517 new coronavirus cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81626256177_JAKARTA.jpg)
Indonesia reports record high of 54,517 new coronavirus cases
Indonesia has the highest number of coronavirus cases and deaths from COVID-19 in Southeast Asia.
Wed Jul 14 2021
![Malaysia reports record 11,079 new coronavirus cases Malaysia reports record 11,079 new coronavirus cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41625222478_swabtest.jpg)
Malaysia reports record 11,079 new coronavirus cases
The previous daily record was 9,353 cases on July 10th.
Tue Jul 13 2021
![FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41625205363_COVID.jpg)
FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Spain reported 12,345 new coronavirus infections and eight deaths yesterday.
Fri Jul 02 2021