Tens of thousands evacuated as India, Bangladesh brace for super cyclone
Authorities in eastern India and Bangladesh were scrambling on Tuesday to move tens of thousands of villagers away from coasts expected to suffer widespread damage from a super cyclone, a task complicated by the battle on the coronavirus.
Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 513 to 175,210: RKI
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany rose by 513 to 175,210, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Tuesday, with new infections accelerating after decelerating the previous four days.
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:
China’s embassy says Australia claim of WHA vindication is ‘a joke’
China derided as “a joke” on Tuesday an Australian assertion that a resolution at the World Health Assembly (WHA) for an enquiry into the novel coronavirus was a vindication of its push for a global review, another sign of worsening relations.
Singapore sorry for sending positive coronavirus test results in error
Singapore has apologised to 357 COVID-19 patients who received an erroneous text message saying they had again tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Thailand reports two new coronavirus cases, no additional deaths
Thailand on Tuesday confirmed two new coronavirus cases and no additional deaths, bringing its total to 3,033 infections, a senior official said.
Taiwan tells U.S. it is complying with North Korea sanctions
Taiwan is complying with international sanctions against North Korea, a senior Taiwanese security official told the United States’ deputy representative for North Korea on Tuesday, having previously been called out for breaking them.
New Zealand reports no new coronavirus cases for second straight day
New Zealand recorded no new coronavirus cases for the second straight day on Tuesday, but authorities said it was premature to discuss moving the country to “level one” in its scale of alert.
Factbox: New measures being put in place for air travel differ by country
Governments, airlines and airports around the world are putting in place new measures to help protect travellers and allow for a return to the air during the global coronavirus pandemic.
Empty middle seat? Depends on which country you are flying in
In Thailand, you cannot have food or water in flight and must wear a mask. In Malaysia and Indonesia, the plane needs to be half-empty. In the United States and Europe, it’s not mandatory for airlines to leave the middle seat open.
