Jeremy Renner, Marvel's Hawkeye, posts first selfie after snow plow accident
Renner posted a selfie from his hospital bed in Nevada, showing him looking bruised with oxygen tubes in his nose.
Wed Jan 04 2023
China races to bolster health system as COVID surge sparks global concern
China scrambled to install hospital beds and build fever screening clinics as COVID cases increased.
Tue Dec 20 2022
COVID: ICU bed occupancy in nine states below 50 per cent - Health DG
The occupancy rate for ICU hospital beds in Putrajaya, Labuan, and nine other states was below 50 pct as of yesterday, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Thu Feb 24 2022
Hong Kong daily COVID tally to hit yet another record - TVB
Quarantine facilities have reached capacity and hospital beds were more than 95 pct full as cases spiral.
Sat Feb 19 2022
MOH targets hospital bed ratio of 2.08 to 1,000 residents by end of 12MP
MOH will continue the initiative to raise the number of beds through the construction of new hospitals and upgrading existing hospitals and facilities.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Melaka Hospital bed usage near critical level, field hospital soon in Jasin - Exco
A Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) field hospital will be set up at Jasin Hospital very soon to alleviate the burden of Melaka Hospital as bed usage there is reaching a critical level.
Fri Jul 09 2021
MOH: Usage of hospital beds in Klang Valley reaches over 85 per cent
The current usage of patient beds, including repurpose beds in hospitals in the Klang Valley, has now reached more than 85 per cent, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.
Sun Jul 04 2021
India infections top 18 million as gravediggers work round the clock
Hotels and railway coaches have been converted into critical care facilities to make up for the shortage of hospital beds.
Fri Apr 30 2021
Explainer: What we know about the Indian variant as coronavirus sweeps South Asia
Scientists study what led to an unexpected surge, and whether a variant of the novel coronavirus first detected in India is to blame.
Fri Apr 30 2021
COVID-19 data manipulation claims baseless - Ismail Sabri
The use of hospitals, hospital beds as well as intensive care unit (ICU) cases have increased, which is reflective of an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Mon Apr 19 2021
India struggles with COVID count, bed shortage; political rallies continue
India's hospitals are struggling with a shortage of hospital beds and oxygen supplies as infections pass the 15 million mark.
Mon Apr 19 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: M'sia remains 45th spot of the COVID-19 affected countries, India running out of hospital beds as virus rages
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Fri Apr 16 2021
Bed shortage looms as South Korea reports record new coronavirus cases
There is only three critical care bed left in the greater Seoul area with a nearly 26 million population.
Wed Dec 16 2020
South Korea scrambles to build container hospital beds to combat third COVID wave
South Korea authorities scrambled on Thursday to build shipping container hospital beds to alleviate medical facilities stretched by the latest coronavirus wave.
Thu Dec 10 2020
Girl with COVID-19 gets head stuck between hospital bed's metal bars
A four-year-old girl, who is also COVID-19 patient had to be freed by firefighters after her head got stuck between the metal bars of her bed.
Sun Dec 06 2020
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024