Philippines reports 25 coronavirus deaths, 264 more infections
The Philippines’ Health Ministry on Tuesday reported 25 more coronavirus deaths and 264 additional infections.
Coronavirus epidemic could deal mortal blow to Spain’s struggling bullfighting world
Usually at this time of year Madrid’s Las Ventas bullring is packed as matadors take on lethal half-tonne bulls in daily fights during the annual San Isidro festival.
‘Madness’ to hold Uganda vote if virus persists: Museveni
Uganda’s long-serving President Yoweri Museveni has said it would be wrong to hold a presidential election expected for early next year if the coronavirus persists, signalling for the first time a possible delay.
Spain orders two-week quarantine for incoming travellers from May 15
The Spanish government ordered a two-week quarantine for all travellers coming into the country from May 15 in a bid to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus after one of the Europe’s strictest lockdowns helped slow down the epidemic in Spain.
China says it is not yet the time to relax coronavirus measures
China’s health authority said on Tuesday that the reappearance of local clusters of coronavirus cases in recent days suggests that counter-epidemic measures cannot be relaxed yet.
Gunmen attack Afghan hospital where MSF aid group runs a clinic
Gunmen attacked a hospital in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Tuesday where the international humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders runs a maternity clinic, killing at least eight people, officials said.
China suspends imports from four Australian abattoirs as spat sours trade
China has suspended imports from four of Australia’s largest meat processors, Australia’s trade minister said on Tuesday, as the trade of several key agricultural commodities suffers in the wake of souring ties.
Russia reports 10,899 new coronavirus cases, surpasses UK tally
Russia on Tuesday reported 10,899 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total past that of Britain to 232,243, the third highest total worldwide.
Hong Kong police chief admits ‘undesirable’ behaviour towards media at protest
Hong Kong’s police chief said on Tuesday his officers should have been more professional in dealing with media during protests at which they pepper-sprayed journalists and made some kneel in a cordoned-off area.
Singapore’s health ministry confirms 884 new coronavirus cases
Singapore’s health ministry said on Tuesday it had confirmed another 884 coronavirus cases, taking the city-state’s tally of infections to 24,671.
