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COVID-19 Report: Indonesia to bar entry as infections course through Southeast Asia nightlife
People getting sick in cities that haven’t closed bars/clubs. Equipment shortages continue.
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Japan Home ‘shocked and distressed’ after selling ‘used’ thermometer
The ‘new’ thermometer had apparently been inside someone else. Eww.
COVID-19 Report: Global condom shortage looms as Malaysian lockdown continues, Phuket closes borders
Philippines mulls transforming ships into floating quarantine zones.
COVID-19 report: Malaysia joins other Southeast Nations in unveiling multi-billion dollar aid
The region sees stricter people-distancing measures.
COVID-19: Southeast Asia readies aid relief packages in coronavirus fight
Infections in Malaysia hit 2,000 and Thailand 1,000.
Film producer Mike Wiluan dodged quarantine by omitting Indonesia trip: immigration
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ producer finds out rules also apply to rich and self-important.
Coconuts COVID-19 Report: Malaysia extends lockdown two weeks
Singapore says it’s tested 39,000 people; Thailand approves US$6B aid package.
Clubs, bars warned not to throw ‘farewell’ parties before Singapore nightlife goes dark
Tick-tock: You have two more nights out on the town. Please use them responsibly. Or just stay home!
Singapore bars, cinemas, nightclubs to close till end-April due to COVID-19
New drastic measures from Singapore amid coronavirus battle.
Coconuts COVID-19 update: Overcrowding and shortages hit Southeast Asia as Myanmar reports first cases
More die in Thailand, Malaysia. Updates from our eight newsrooms.