North Korea to open schools amid signs of relaxation of virus rules
North Korea will open schools this month after delays over concern about the novel coronavirus, state media has reported, the latest sign of opening up even though the isolated country has said it has had no confirmed cases of the disease.
Singapore rushes to build housing for 60,000 migrant workers after virus outbreak
The Singapore government is racing to create additional housing for about 60,000 migrant workers by the end of this year, as it seeks to reduce the density in dormitories which have seen mass outbreaks of the coronavirus infection.
Australia’s most populous state eases virus restrictions on sport
Australia’s most populous state will open up some sports facilities from the middle of June, officials said on Tuesday, after nearly a week with no new cases of coronavirus via community transmission.
South Korea mandates QR codes to log customers after nightclub coronavirus outbreak
South Korea is testing a new quick response (QR) code system this week to log visitors at high-risk entertainment facilities, restaurants and churches in a bid to track coronavirus cases and prevent further spread of the disease.
Venezuela’s Maduro says he will visit Iran soon, sign agreements
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday said he would visit Iran shortly to sign cooperation agreements in energy and other sectors, after Iran sent five fuel tankers to the gasoline-starved South American country.
New Zealand’s Ardern says she is ‘horrified’ by George Floyd’s death
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday that she was “horrified” by George Floyd’s death, and welcomed peaceful protests in New Zealand in solidarity, but noted that they flouted social distancing restrictions.
Australia lowers COVID-19 death toll after ‘youngest victim’ found not to have virus
A man thought to be the youngest person to have died from coronavirus in Australia did not have the virus at the time of his death, officials said.
Mexico’s coronavirus death toll surpasses 10,000
Mexico’s death toll from the novel coronavirus on Monday surpassed 10,000 after the health ministry reported an additional 237 deaths in the country.
Former Mexican bishop shot in neck after getting caught in crossfire
A former prominent Roman Catholic bishop on Monday said he was shot in the neck as he was traveling by car through his home state at the weekend.
Brazil registers 11,598 additional cases of coronavirus, 623 new deaths on Monday
Brazil registered 11,598 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus and 623 additional deaths in the last 24 hours, the nation’s Health Ministry said on Monday evening.
