Lacking protective gear, Japan’s Osaka pleads for plastic raincoats
The Japanese city of Osaka has issued an urgent plea for citizens to donate plastic raincoats to hospitals running short of protective gear for staff treating coronavirus patients, with some doctors resorting to wearing garbage bags.
India, Pakistan seek to lift some curbs to help millions hit by coronavirus lockdowns
India will allow industries located in the countryside to reopen next week, as well as resuming farm activities to reduce the pain for millions of people hit by a lengthy shutdown in its coronavirus battle, the government said on Wednesday.
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:
Factbox: Global reaction to Trump withdrawing WHO funding
U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed his administration to temporarily halt funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) over its handling of the COVID-19 disease pandemic.
Latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world
Reported cases of the coronavirus crossed 2 million globally and more than 131,000 people have died, according to a Reuters tally on Wednesday.
Ahead of the curve: South Korea’s evolving strategy to prevent a coronavirus resurgence
A smartphone tracking app for new airport arrivals. A “smart city” database of thousands of people infected by the new coronavirus and their contacts. Electronic bracelets that track people breaking quarantine laws.
U.S. Forces Japan extends health emergency to all bases in Japan
U.S. Forces Japan on Wednesday extended a public health emergency to all military bases in Japan, amid a steady increase in new coronavirus infections in its host country and after Japan’s government declared a state of emergency for major cities.
Mexico’s ruling party suffers first senate resignation
A Mexican lawmaker on Tuesday became the first senator to quit from the ruling National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, dealing another blow to the leftist leader as pressure mounts over his performance.
Japan health ministry projects 400,000 deaths without virus containment measures: media
Japan’s death toll from the novel coronavirus could reach 400,000 without measures to stem the contagion, according to a health ministry projection reported by local media.
Thailand reports 30 new coronavirus cases, two new deaths
Thailand reported 30 new coronavirus cases and 2 deaths on Wednesday.
