Britain’s COVID-19 death toll rises 539 to 30,615: minister
Britain’s COVID-19 death toll has risen by 539 to 30,615, according to figures announced on Thursday by foreign minister Dominic Raab.
Canada, provinces agree to boost wages of essential workers, Trudeau says
Canada and the 10 provinces have agreed to increase pay for essential workers such as those working in seniors’ residences, where many coronavirus cases have occurred, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday.
Belgian chefs lay down jackets to protest at lockdown
Hundreds of chefs’ jackets were laid down in the center of Brussels on Thursday to highlight the plight of hotels, restaurants and cafes that have been shuttered for nearly two months during the coronavirus outbreak.
Georgia to lift lockdown in Tbilisi on Monday
Georgia will lift its lockdown in the capital Tbilisi and allow shops to reopen on Monday as part of a gradual easing of coronavirus restrictions, Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia said.
Trump stresses desire for arms control with Russia, China in Putin call
U.S. President Donald Trump stressed his desire for arms control that includes both Russia and China in a telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, the White House said in a statement.
French PM does not rule out re-imposing lockdown if necessary
French Prime Edouard Philippe said on Thursday that the government will reinforce the national lockdown it is partially lifting on Monday if the spread of the new coronavirus acclerates again.
UK PM Johnson to proceed with ‘maximum caution’ in coronavirus response
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will proceed with maximum caution as he looks to the next phase of the government’s response to the coronavirus, a spokesman from his office said on Thursday.
More than 50% of shops on Paris’ Champs-Elysees to re-open on May 11
More than 50 percent of shops on Paris’ famed Champs-Elysees avenue are expecting to re-open for business on May 11, said the business committee representing the district in a statement on Thursday.
France to keep borders closed until at least June 15, interior minister says
French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said that following the lifting of the coronavirus lockdown in France on May 11, the country’s borders would remain closed until further notice.
Minister defends Germany’s limited gay therapy ban
Germany’s ban on so-called gay conversion therapies needs to be robust enough to withstand court challenges, Health Minister Jens Spahn said in response to criticism that his proposed law would not protect young adults.
