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Dog and cat meat sales surge after medics say it can ward off coronavirus (source — www.mirror.co.uk) 18/04/2020 08:23:52

Doctors have been telling people in Vietnam and Cambodia that dog and cat meat can help fight illnesses such as Covid-19, leading to a spike in sales via takeaway apps

Sales of dog and cat meat surge on food apps in Vietnam and Cambodia after doctors claim it can ‘fight off coronavirus’ (source — www.thesun.co.uk) 17/04/2020 18:30:56

THE coronavirus crisis has led to a surge in the sale of dog and cat meat through food delivery apps in Vietnam and Cambodia, an investigation has found. Despite other countries looking to reduce the ...

Gun-toting scarecrows pop up in rural Cambodia to 'ward off' Covid-19 (source — www.telegraph.co.uk) 16/04/2020 19:32:44

Coronavirus causes surge in dog and cat meat sales in Vietnam and Cambodia, investigators say (source — www.independent.co.uk) 16/04/2020 18:38:00

Stop the Wildlife Trade: Even doctors sometimes recommend it in false belief it protects against viruses and heals scars

Coronavirus lockdown leads to a spike in poaching in Cambodia (source — www.dailymail.co.uk) 16/04/2020 15:55:43

Conservationists in Asia are reporting increases in the hunting of protected species since the spread of coronavirus began to disrupt traditional economies.

Thailand extends ban on passenger flights until end-April (source — www.thesundaily.my) 15/04/2020 07:01:18

BANGKOK: Thailand has extended a ban on incoming passenger flights until the end of April in a bid to curb the coronavirus outbreak, the country’s aviation body said on Wednesday.The ban was first int...

Cambodia is using coronavirus as an excuse for human rights abuse (source — www.smh.com.au) 15/04/2020 05:50:48

Legislation ostensibly designed to contain the pandemic is being used to crack down on those who dare to question the government's authority.

Sun Bear Centre perseveres despite closure to public (source — www.thesundaily.my) 14/04/2020 05:44:10

SANDAKAN: The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) near here is digging into its financial reserves to look after the 43 rescued endangered sun bears under its care.BSBCC founder and CEO Wong ...

Cambodia evacuees touch down in Sydney (source — www.news.com.au) 13/04/2020 02:35:01

Almost 200 Australians extracted from Cambodia amid the coronavirus pandemic have touched down in Sydney after a specially-organised flight from Phnom Penh.

Special emergency flight from Southeast Asia lands in Sydney after evacuation due to COVID-19 (source — www.dailymail.co.uk) 13/04/2020 01:16:16

Australians who were stranded in Cambodia have finally arrived home after a special flight was arranged ahead of coronavirus lockdowns.

Helpful information

How to prevent coronavirus disease and stop the spread of germs
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue immediately in the trash.
  • Avoid touching your face - nose, mouth and eyes.
  • Clean and desinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects. You can use sanitizer gel for this. Buy here one.
  • Stay home when you are sick except to get medical care
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use sanitizer gel if you haven’t got access to water.
Coronavirus symptoms
Common symptoms:
  • Respiratory symptoms
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Breathing difficulties
In more severe cases:
  • Pneumonia
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome
  • Kidney failure
  • Death