Beijing cuts flights to curb potential spread of mounting coronavirus cases
Scores of domestic flights in and out of Beijing were cancelled on Wednesday as officials ramped up attempts to contain a coronavirus outbreak in the Chinese capital over the past week that has sparked fears of renewed wider contagion.
Honduran president says he is infected with coronavirus
Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez has been diagnosed with the coronavirus, is receiving treatment and will work remotely and through his aides, he said late on Tuesday.
Australia says borders likely to stay closed until 2021
Australia is unlikely to reopen its border to international travellers until next year but will look to relax entry rules for students and other long-term visitors, Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said on Wednesday.
Thailand reports no new coronavirus cases or deaths
Thailand on Wednesday reported no new coronavirus infections or deaths, marking 23 successive days without a domestic transmission.
Kazakh lower house speaker tests positive for COVID-19
The speaker of the lower house of Kazakhstan’s parliament has self-isolated after testing positive for the novel coronavirus, the legislature said on Wednesday.
Australia says border restrictions to continue for “some time to come”
Australia’s restrictions on its international borders are likely to continue for “some time to come”, Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said on Wednesday.
Beijing cuts flights to curb potential spread of mounting coronavirus cases
Officials cancelled scores of domestic flights in and out of Beijing on Wednesday as they ramped up attempts to contain a coronavirus outbreak in the Chinese capital over the past week that has sparked fears of renewed wider contagion.
Macau to require 14-day quarantine for people with recent Beijing travel history
Macau’s government said on Wednesday it will require all people who have been to Beijing within two weeks prior to entering the city to be put under 14 days of medical observation at a designated location.
New Zealand military to oversee quarantine facilities after new COVID-19 case
New Zealand on Wednesday said the defence force will now oversee the country’s quarantine facilities and strengthen border requirements, after a slip up allowed two people with coronavirus to move around the country.
South Korea says will no longer accept unreasonable behavior by North Korea
South Korea’s presidential Blue House said on Wednesday that recent North Korean criticism of President Moon Jae-in was senseless and that it will no longer accept unreasonable behavior by the North.
