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Both China and the World Health Organization (WHO) could have responded more quickly to prevent a disaster when the Covid-19 outbreak was in its initial stages. That is the conclusion …
Experts: WHO and China could have reacted to Covid-19 faster Read More
Malaysia has declared a national State of Emergency to battle the coronavirus pandemic, which has killed as many people in the past two months, as in the first 10 months …
Malaysia declares Covid-19 state of emergency until 1 August Read More
The town of Tianjin in northern China has found the COVID-19 virus on a sample collected from the packaging of imported pig trotter, local authorities have announced. The food had …
China finds Coronavirus on packaging of imported food from Denmark Read More
On 24 December 2020, Norwegian controlled DTAC helped migrant communities around the central shrimp market in Samut Sakon that were locked down when Covid-19 infections were found earlier this week. …
DTAC handed out essential kits to locked down shrimp industry communities in Samut Sakon Read More
On 22 December 2020 the Norwegian Government introduced a registration requirement for all people entering Norway. As of noon Monday 21 December, all people entering Norway will have to register …
Norwegian Government introduce registration forms for all people entering Norway Read More
In May, health ministers called upon WHO to identify the origins of the virus and how it crossed the species barrier. That came months after China announced the first cases …
Danish researcher part of WHO-led team expected in China in January to examine COVID-19 origins Read More
Swedish fashion giant, H&M, donated 100,000 USD to the Philippine Red Cross to meet immediate needs of the 130,000 most vulnerable people affected by the recent typhoons. Olle Castell, Head …
H&M Foundation donated US$100,000 to help typhoon effected families in Philippines Read More
On 18 November 2020 the UNDP Myanmar announced that the organization this week would be highlighting the cooperation between Norway and United Nations Development Programme – UNDP. Norway contributes over …
Norway continues to contribute funds to UNDP Myanmar for recovery suports Read More
COVID-19 has had devastating effect for tens of thousands of garment workers in Myanmar, mostly women. Sudden reductions in orders for garments and abrupt closure of many factories has left …
EU gives 6.4 Billion MMK to support affected garment workers in Myanmar Read More
Royal Norwegian embassy in Bangkok released on 6 November 2020, new rules of entry to Norway, effective from 9 November 2020. Travelers from red countries must show a certificate on …
Norwegian embassy announced the latest travel restrictions for Norway Read More