Latest on the spread of coronavirus around the world
Coronavirus fears led to a historic drop in U.S. stocks, shut borders and disrupted daily life around the world, as governments took increasingly drastic measures to try to reduce the severity of the global outbreak.
Malaysia reports first coronavirus deaths, one from mosque gathering
Malaysia reported its first two coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, including a man who attended a mass Muslim gathering linked to nearly two-thirds of the country’s infections.
Jordanian army to guard cities ahead of state of emergency
The Jordanian army said on Tuesday it will deploy at entrances and exits of main cities in a move officials said was ahead of an imminent announcement of a state of emergency to combat the coronavirus.
U.N. confirms 10 coronavirus cases among German refugees
The U.N. refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Tuesday that there are 10 confirmed cases of coronavirus among refugees and asylum seekers in Germany.
No luck for the Irish as closed U.S. pubs face coronavirus losses on St. Patrick’s Day
Orla Sweeney, manager of Connolly’s Irish pub in New York City, expected St. Patrick’s Day to once again be one of her bar’s most profitable days of the year.
London public transport to run reduced service due to coronavirus
London’s public transport will begin operating a reduced service over the next few days because of the spread of coronavirus, the city’s mayor Sadiq Khan said on Tuesday.
‘Ticking time bombs’: U.S. jails raise alarm amid coronavirus outbreak
Comparing crowded U.S. jails to “ticking time bombs,” defense lawyers are urging law enforcement officials to release more defendants on bail while they await trial amid the coronavirus pandemic – an approach that has already been adopted by San Franci…
WHO confirms two coronavirus cases among its staff
An official from the World Health Organization, the body leading the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic, said on Tuesday that two staff members have been confirmed to be infected with coronavirus.
Biden aims to shut out Sanders in Democratic primaries amid coronavirus fears
Joe Biden will look to build on his dominant lead in the Democratic presidential race when three states cast votes on Tuesday, but Ohio postponed its planned primary over health concerns amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Malaysia reports 120 new coronavirus cases, two deaths
Malaysia reported 120 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday and two fatalities.
