Lebanon fears second coronavirus wave as new infections surge
Lebanese authorities warned of a new wave of coronavirus cases after the number jumped to its highest point in more than a month as the government eased some restrictions on public life.
Russia’s Putin orders gradual easing of coronavirus lockdown despite surge in cases
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday announced a gradual easing of coronavirus lockdown measures despite a new surge in infections which took Russia’s tally past Italy’s, making it the fourth highest in the world.
Markets teem as Pakistan’s lockdown eases despite infection surge
Markets across Pakistan were teeming on Monday after opening up for the first time in over a month as the country began to lift its lockdown despite a rise in the rate of coronavirus infections.
China’s Wuhan plans city-wide testing for coronavirus over period of 10 days: sources
The Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicentre of China’s coronavirus outbreak, plans to conduct city-wide nucleic acid testing over a period of 10 days, according to an internal document seen by Reuters and two sources familiar with the situation.
Singapore’s health ministry confirms 486 new coronavirus cases, reports one additional death
Singapore’s health ministry on Monday confirmed 486 new coronavirus cases, taking its tally of infections to 23,787.
Wear face coverings, UK says, as confusion surrounds lockdown easing
Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out a cautious plan on Monday to get Britain back to work, including advice on wearing home-made face coverings, though his attempt to lift the coronavirus lockdown prompted confusion and even satire.
Britain will set out workplace guidance later on Monday: PM Johnson
Britain’s government will set out later on Monday guidelines for some businesses to return to work, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said after issuing a roadmap for a gradual easing of a lockdown against the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus in Mexico made worse by trio of health risk factors
The spread of the new coronavirus is taking a deadly toll on Mexico due to the widespread presence of a trio of pre-existing medical conditions that put Mexicans at higher risk.
Lesotho PM Thabane’s coalition folds, he leaves on May 22
Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s coalition fell apart in parliament on Monday, spelling the end of his tenure and paving the way toward a resolution of a political crisis that has engulfed the southern African kingdom since late last year.
UK’s Johnson: country at ‘most perilous moment’ as curbs ease
Britain faces the most delicate point in its battle against COVID-19 as it passes a peak in infections and starts gradually to ease guidance on social distancing, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday.
