Germany’s coronavirus cases rise by 2,866, deaths by 315: RKI
Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases have risen by 2,866 to 130,450, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Thursday, meaning the number of new infections rose for a second consecutive day.
Remote Chinese city hit by coronavirus after weeks of feeling safe
A timber mill on China’s northeastern border with Russia was buzzing with activity this week as dozens of workers sorted, cut and stacked logs.
Latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world
Reported cases of the coronavirus crossed 2.14 million globally and 143,744 people have died, according to a Reuters tally as of 0200 GMT on Friday.
El Salvador’s president disregards top court rulings on coronavirus
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele said on Wednesday he would not accept several Supreme Court rulings meant to stop him from enforcing some measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus, but it was not immediately clear if he could challenge them.
Switzerland to announce three-phase exit from coronavirus restrictions
Switzerland’s government is due to unveil on Thursday how it plans to relax the country’s shutdown put in place to halt the spread of the new coronavirus epidemic, Swiss media reported.
Bangladesh coast guard rescues 396 Rohingya in drifting boat; 24 dead
At least two dozen ethnic Rohingya died on a ship that drifted for weeks after failing to reach Malaysia, Bangladesh coastguard officials said on Thursday, following the rescue of 396 starving survivors.
Lockdown lifted, Wuhan’s residence committees keep watch
The lockdown of the Chinese city of Wuhan may have lifted, but Feng Jing keeps watching the 5,400 residents in the Tanhualin neighbourhood to see where they go and how they are feeling, guarding against the coronavirus creeping back.
Thailand reports 29 new coronavirus cases, three new deaths
Thailand on Thursday reported 29 new coronavirus cases and 3 new deaths, bringing it to a total of 2,672 cases and 46 fatalities since the outbreak there escalated in January.
Mexico could force businesses to close if they violate coronavirus rules
Mexico could force the closure of companies in non-essential sectors if they refuse to suspend operations during a state of emergency to curb spread of the coronavirus, a top health official said on Wednesday.
Love wins: wedding preparations resume in Wuhan as coronavirus lockdown lifts
Peng Jing stifles a laugh as she looks into the eyes of her tuxedo-clad fiancee, Yao Bin, who is in turn trying not to step on the long train of her white wedding dress.
