China reports just one new coronavirus infection and no deaths for the fifth day in a row Saturday.
Singapore to ease some restrictions as it reports lowest daily rise in two weeks
Select activities such as home-based businesses, laundry services and barbers will be allowed to operate from May 12. Some students will be allowed to go back to schools in small groups from May 19, the Ministry of Health said in a press release. Singapore is facing the deepest recession in its 55-year history compounded by virus restrictions called 'circuit breakers' due to last until June 1, which included the closure of most workplaces and shops.
As part of its efforts to fight the deadly virus, India last month launched the app Aarogya Setu — meaning Health Bridge — a Bluetooth and GPS-based system developed by the country’s National Informatics Centre. The app alerts users who may have come in contact with people later found to be positive for COVID-19 or deemed to be at high risk. India has reported over 37,000 cases from the virus as of Saturday.
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