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.
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.
