DILI:Timor-Leste’s security watchdog described the nation’s containment of the coronavirus as testament to the government’s “decisive action” and the “strength and resilience of our people” in a statement published on Friday, but warned future curtailment efforts must “soften the economic blow” to citizens. Friday marked nearly three weeks since a…

DILI:Health officials have called on Timor-Leste’s police and military to step-up surveillance of the country’s borders, after four Timorese citizens were found to have crossed into the country illegally on Tuesday.

DILI:  Timor-Leste, conscious of maintaining the slow-down in coronavirus infections, has begun a random testing program in municipalities, the Integrated Crises Management Centre said on Tuesday.

DILI:Marking 17 days since a new infection was identified in the country, Timor-Leste reported a continuation of recoveries on Sunday, with 22 COVID-19 patients now released from hospital.

DILI: Timor-Leste’s Integrated Crisis Management Centre (CIGC) said on Friday it would investigate why hand sanitizer stations in Dili were often empty, in a bid to ensure people can wash hands when out in public to protect themselves against the coronavirus.