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.
Beijing on heightened alert as coronavirus cases mount
Beijing officials reported several new COVID-19 cases for the sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, extending an outbreak that has forced the Chinese capital’s authorities to reinstate strict defences against the coronavirus.
Saudi-led coalition asks U.N. to share details of child deaths in Yemen
A Saudi Arabia-led military coalition fighting in Yemen asked the United Nations on Tuesday to share details of its accusations that the coalition was responsible for 222 child deaths or injuries last year so it could investigate.
Beijing city reports 31 new coronavirus cases vs 27 a day earlier
Beijing’s city government reported 31 new confirmed coronavirus cases as of end-June 16, up from 27 cases reported a day earlier as the city moves to curb the spread of the disease.
Mexico’s total coronavirus cases rise to 154,863 and 18,310 deaths
Mexico’s total confirmed coronavirus infections rose to 154,863 cases and 18,310 total deaths on Tuesday, as the health ministry reported 4,599 new infections along with 730 additional fatalities.
