Colombia says over 52,000 Venezuelans return home, cites lockdown
More than 52,000 Venezuelans have voluntarily returned to their country from Colombia during the coronavirus lockdown, Colombia’s migration agency said on Tuesday.
Exclusive: UK coronavirus outbreak kills at least 20,000 in care homes – Reuters calculation
At least 20,000 people have died in care homes in England and Wales as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Reuters calculations based on official data.
UK royals pay tribute to nurses across the world
Queen Elizabeth and other senior members of Britain’s royal family joined together on Tuesday to thank nurses around the world for their efforts in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exclusive: At least 20,000 people died due to the coronavirus outbreak in UK care homes: Reuters calculation
At least 20,000 people have died in care homes in England and Wales as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Reuters calculations based on official data.
War-torn Yemen reports coronavirus cases in three more provinces
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government reported outbreaks of the new coronavirus in three more southern provinces on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases in areas under its control to 65, with 10 deaths.
Putin’s spokesman become fifth senior Russian official to get coronavirus
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, as a new surge in infections gave Russia the third highest number of reported cases in the world after the United States.
Migration issue opens rift in Italy’s coalition amid COVID-19 crisis
Italy’s coalition parties quarrelled on Tuesday over a move to grant permits to irregular migrants working in farms and as carers, in a row that delayed the approval of a stimulus package for the coronavirus-hit economy.
Russia examines ventilator type sent to U.S. after fires kill six
Moscow has begun investigating the safety of a Russian-made medical ventilator, some of which have been sent to the United States though not used, after six people died in hospital fires reported to involve two such machines.
Canada coronavirus death toll passes 5,000, Trudeau wants seniors’ care reform
The Canadian coronavirus death toll passed the 5,000 mark on Tuesday and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said major reforms were needed for seniors’ residences, where more than 80% of the victims lived.
Iceland to ease restrictions on international arrivals
Iceland expects to start easing restrictions for visitors arriving from overseas no later than June 15, the government said on Tuesday.
