Packed hospital wards cast doubt on Nicaragua’s low coronavirus count, doctors say
Nicaraguan hospital wards are packed with patients suffering respiratory problems, according to more than a dozen health workers, casting doubt on the country’s official tally of just 16 coronavirus cases and its ability to cope with the pandemic.
French minister blames mistakes for virus outbreak on aircraft carrier
France’s armed forces minister blamed an outbreak of the coronavirus that infected more than 1,000 sailors through its Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier fleet on mistakes made during efforts to counter the disease’s spread.
WHO says ‘extreme vigilance’ needed in exit from lockdowns
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that “extreme vigilance” was needed as countries begin to exit from lockdowns imposed to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, amid global concerns about a second wave of infections.
China’s Wuhan reports first coronavirus cluster since lockdown lifted
Wuhan reported its first cluster of coronavirus infections since a lockdown on the city, the epicentre of the outbreak in China, was lifted a month ago, stoking concerns of a wider resurgence.
WHO says has ‘no mandate’ to invite Taiwan to assembly meeting
The World Health Organization’s director general has “no mandate” to invite Taiwan to take part in its assembly next week, the body’s lawyer said on Monday, adding member states had “divergent views” on the self-ruled island’s participation.
Italy’s daily coronavirus new cases fall, death toll edges up
Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy rose by 179 on Monday, against 165 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, as the daily tally of new cases fell to 744 from 802 on Sunday.
Poland to reconsider mail-only presidential election, sources say
Poland’s ruling coalition plans to propose legislation on Monday to allow both postal and in-person voting in a presidential election postponed from last Sunday, sources said, as it seeks political backing to schedule a new ballot.
Paris salons, Shanghai Disney reopen despite global alarm over second wave
Global alarm was sounded on Monday over a potential second wave of coronavirus infections, after Germany reported that the disease was again spreading faster just days after the first tentative steps there to ease a lockdown.
All mosques in Iran to reopen on Tuesday
All mosques in Iran will reopen on Tuesday, a further step in the government’s plans to ease restrictions that aimed to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, the official IRIB news agency reported.
French minister blames mistakes for coronavirus outbreak on navy’s flagship
France’s armed forces minister blamed an outbreak of coronavirus aboard the navy’s flagship aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle on mistakes taken to counter the disease.
