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Migrant workers cut off from aid put public health at risk

For the vast majority of bottom 40% Malaysian households living on less than RM4,360 a month, the prolonged shutdown of businesses could mean rising poverty and hunger. In anticipation of the economic distress, the government has responded promptly by announcing a RM250 billion economic stimulus package.

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Kenya demotes top scientist over delayed Covid-19 results

According to the Daily Nation newspaper, a letter to Dr. Joel Lutomiah on the delayed submission of Covid-19 results said that “You, therefore, have failed in your duty to honour a matter that is of very serious national importance. I hereby relieve you of your duties as the Director, Centre for Virus with immediate effect.”

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