HOT NEWS



Coronavirus cases surged in ASEAN countries

     Coronavirus outbreaks are increasing and have been in the spotlight as Southeast Asia strives to prevent the wider transmission of COVID-19, which has reached eight out of 10 ASEAN member countries. The World Health Organization on Tuesday called on countries in the Southeast Asian region to immediately step up aggressive actions to combat COVID-19, as the number of cases continues to increase globally. The virus, which was first detected in China, spread rapidly to 152 countries and regions, infecting nearly 175,000 people and killing 7,019. "The situation is developing rapidly. We must maintain health in our bodies, so as not to get exposed to corris by frequently washing hands and wearing masks when on the move at home.