Only 1.5% of 1.3 lakh beds in Covid hospitals used

Only 1.5% of 1.3 lakh beds in Covid hospitals used “Our hospitals are not overwhelmed as we have stepped up capacity during the lockdown. Most cases are mild and very few require hospitalization. At present, only 1,000 to 2,000 beds are utilized out of over 1.30 lakh beds earmarked with ICU and oxygen support (which are a larger proportion),” a senior official said. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Singapore reports 876 new coronavirus cases, taking total to 23,336

Singapore reports 876 new coronavirus cases, taking total to 23,336
Reuters: Health
Singapore registered 876 new coronavirus infections, its health ministry said on Sunday, taking the city-state's total to 23,336 cases.

Three key U.S. coronavirus officials in self-quarantine after COVID-19 exposure

Three key U.S. coronavirus officials in self-quarantine after COVID-19 exposure
Reuters: Health
Three senior officials guiding the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic were in self-quarantine on Saturday after coming into contact with someone who had tested positive for the disease, their agencies and spokesmen said.

Malaysia extends curbs on movement, businesses to June 9

Malaysia extends curbs on movement, businesses to June 9
Reuters: Health
Malaysia's government extended the time frame for movement and business curbs by another four weeks to June 9, amid a gradual reopening of economic activity stunted by the coronavirus pandemic.

China reports first coronavirus case in Wuhan since April 3 among 14 new infections

China reports first coronavirus case in Wuhan since April 3 among 14 new infections
Reuters: Health
China's National Health Commission reported 14 new confirmed coronavirus cases on May 9, the highest number since April 28, including the first for more than a month in the city of Wuhan where the outbreak was first detected late last year.

Thailand reports five new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

Thailand reports five new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
Reuters: Health
Thailand reported five new coronavirus cases but no deaths on Sunday, bringing the total to 3,009 cases and 56 deaths since the outbreak started in the country in January.

South Korea reports 34 new coronavirus cases, highest in a month

South Korea reports 34 new coronavirus cases, highest in a month
Reuters: Health
South Korea reported 34 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the highest daily number in a month, after a small outbreak emerged around a slew of nightclubs that a confirmed patient had visited.