COVID-19 PANDEMIC: GLOBAL & ASEAN- COVID-19 infection cross 53 million infections globally as deaths cross more than 1.29 million.
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The coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 213 countries and territories around the world and 2 international conveyances.
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The update-11.13.2020
Sick Earth-Plague Day 353
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Here is the ASEAN status as of Friday 7am, November 13, 2020
.Coronavirus Cases globally: 53,059,670: Deaths: 1,298,448: Recovered: 37,160,573.
Here we provide updated information on cases in Asean, comprising new cases, total cases, new deaths and total deaths.
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Brunei
Brunei had +0 new cases, has a total of 148 with 3 deaths.
Cambodia
There has been +0 new positive case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Cambodia. The tally is at 301. No deaths. Total recovered at 288.
A pandemic of rumours
The Ministry of Health has categorically denied reports that over half of 900 people tested in connection with the “November 3 incident” were positive.
Secretary of State Youk Sambath made the statement yesterday after a man on social media made the allegation, starting nationwide rumours. Sambath expressed regret over those who fabricated the unfortunate news, and considered the incitement to be a poisonous intent to cause social unrest.
“In connection with the ‘November 3 incident’, from November 4 to 11, there were 2,497 tests administered for first and second tests. Of those, only four were positive for COVID-19. Other than that, all the results were negative,” she said.
Indonesia
The country reported +4,173 new infections, taking the totals to 452,291 infections with +97 new deaths, bringing total to 14,933 deaths.
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Medical workers walk out of the makeshift Covid-19 hospital occupying the athletes’ village buildings in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, on Nov. 12, 2020. (Antara Photo/M. Risyal Hidayat)
Indonesia Coronavirus Cases Set New Record
BY :HERU ANDRIYANTO
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Jakarta. Indonesia reported a new high in daily number of coronavirus cases on Friday amid a dramatic surge in Central and West Java.
The country has recorded 5,444 confirmed cases of the virus in the last 24 hours, taking its total to 457,735, according to the latest data from the Health Ministry.
It’s for the first time since the outbreak began that daily number in the country has passed the 5,000 mark. The previous single-day record was 4,850 cases on October 8.
READ MORE: https://aseanews.net/2020/11/14/covid-19-pandemic-jakarta-indonesia-coronavirus-cases-set-new-record/
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Laos
+0 new case recorded, total at 24. No deaths.
Malaysia
The country reported +919 new cases, taking the total to 43,791 infections with +1 new deaths, total deaths at 303.
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Malaysia ready to receive successfully developed Covid-19 vaccines — PM Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is highly appreciative of China’s commitment to prioritise Malaysia as a recipient, and is now ready to receive successfully developed Covid-19 vaccines.
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pix), in his intervention during the 23rd ASEAN-China Summit today, said Malaysia believes that the vaccine research and development is still Malaysia’s top priority.
“Thus, we thank China’s contribution and support for ASEAN’s initiatives for public health emergencies.
“We look forward to the swift completion of the clinical trials of the vaccine, and appreciate President Xi Jinping’s pledge to make the vaccine a ‘global public good’,” he said.
The 23rd ASEAN-China Summit was held as part of the 37th ASEAN Summit, hosted by Vietnam via video conference due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
During his 10-minute intervention, Muhyiddin noted that while Covid-19 has been a public health crisis, it has also been unprecedented in its disruption to societies’ modern way of life, damaging the economies and tearing the social fabric of ASEAN’s communities.
“Therefore, recovery efforts require us to address economic and social issues.
“In this regard, ASEAN and China must continue to carry out regular discussions and cooperation at multiple levels, and at the same time explore new opportunities for practical cooperation, in our struggle for a comprehensive recovery,” he urged.
The prime minister is leading the Malaysian delegation at the biannual summit virtually from here (Kuala Lumpur) which run till Sunday.
The summit is chaired by Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in his capacity as ASEAN Chair 2020 under the theme “Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN.”
Also part of the Malaysian delegation is Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein as well as Senior Minister and International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.
ASEAN, established in 1967, comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. — Bernama
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.Myanmar
Myanmar reported +1,145 new cases, taking total to 65,598 and +28 new deaths, total is at 1,508 deaths.
Philippines
The Philippines recorded +1,407 new cases, bringing the total to 402,820 with +11 new deaths, bringing total 7,721 deaths.
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DOH warns vs COVID-19 transmission in evacuation centers
MANILA, Philippines — Individuals staying at evacuation centers due to the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses were urged to be cautious and strictly follow minimum health standards against COVID-19 as the Department of Health (DOH) warned that coronavirus transmission in temporary shelters is a “strong possibility.”
According to Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, safety officers assigned to monitor the situation in evacuation centers should rigorously implement the health measures such as the wearing of face masks, physical distancing, and frequent hand washing.
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Singapore
Reported +11 new cases, taking the total to 58,102 and 28 deaths.
Thailand
Reported +5 new cases, total at 3,852, 0 new death, total deaths stands at 59.
Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health had +1 new cases and a total of 1,253 cases, no new death, total remains at 35.
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No new COVID-19 cases reported on Friday morning
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Source: world meters
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