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Global stock markets sink as US virus concerns offset Europe rebound hopes
NEW YORK: Global equities sank and perceived safe-haven assets like U.S. Treasuries and gold gained on Friday as investors weighed hopes that Europe will continue to rebound from the coronavirus pandemic's economic damage against concerns over a record surge in new COVID-19 infections in the United States.
Online funeral set for Seoul mayor over virus concerns
SEOUL, South Korea, July 12 (AP): The official funeral for Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon will be held online this week over coronavirus concerns, his funeral committee said on Sunday.
2,709 isolated amid virus concerns
THE Lao National TaskÂforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control said that it has been monitoring 2,709 people across the country amid Covid-19 concerns.
Crowds again greet Olympic flame despite virus concerns
FUKUSHIMA (Reuters) - More than 1,000 people gathered on Tuesday to see the Olympic flame in Japan's northern city of Fukushima, defying calls from Games organizers looking to rein in a coronavirus pandemic that has fuelled doubts whether this year's event will go ahead.
Indonesia to release 30,000 prisoners early amid virus concerns
JAKARTA: Indonesia is set to release about 30,000 prisoners early as the South-East Asian nation seeks to avoid a possible surge in Covid-19 (coronavirus) cases and infections in its overcrowded prisons.
China stocks step back as virus concerns resurface
SHANGHAI: China stocks shed early gains to end a tick lower on Monday, amid renewed concerns over the coronavirus outbreak as Wuhan reported its first cluster of infections since the lockdown was lifted a month ago.
Oil prices rise on expected inventory drawdown; virus concerns cap gains
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Tuesday on expectations of a drawdown in crude oil inventories in the United States for a fifth straight week, but investor worries over climbing coronavirus cases globally capped price gains.
Gold steadies near record high as virus concerns persist
BENGALURU:Â Gold held steady near record highs on Tuesday as worries over global economic fallout from mounting COVID-19 cases offset an uptick in risk sentiment driven by positive U.S. economic data.
2,430 isolated over virus concerns
The National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control announced that it has been monitoring 2,430 people across the country.
Azizul and Shah Firdaus may stay grounded due to virus concerns
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian track cyclists Azizulhasni Awang and Mohd Shah Firdaus Sahrom may not go to Europe or even Asia as part of their preparation for the Tokyo Olympics this year.