Testing target has driven up capacity: UK PM’s spokesman
A testing target set by Britain’s health minister has driven up the capacity to test people, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday, hours before an expected announcement on whether the 100,000 target a day will be met.
Spaniards to stroll out of lockdown as temporary hospital, symbol of pandemic battle, closes
Spain closed a giant temporary hospital in Madrid that had become a symbol of its fight against the coronavirus pandemic on Friday and people prepared to emerge from their homes for walks in the street after seven weeks of strict lockdown.
Rwanda will start to ease coronavirus lockdown from Monday
The Rwandan government will allow limited movement of people and allow restricted openings of businesses including restaurants and hotels from next Monday as it starts to ease its coronavirus lockdown.
Malta refuses to let migrant ship dock, awaits EU deal
Malta plans to keep 57 rescued migrants aboard a private ship anchored just outside territorial waters until the European Union finds a way to rehouse them, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Friday.
Burial numbers in Jakarta indicate coronavirus toll is higher than officially reported
Burials in Jakarta remained close to record highs in April, official data showed on Friday, indicating there may have been many more deaths from COVID-19 in the city than have been officially recorded.
Myanmar dismisses fresh war crimes allegations by U.N. rights envoy as ‘biased’
A Myanmar government spokesman on Friday dismissed allegations by the departing United Nations rights envoy that the military was committing fresh war crimes in Rakhine state as “biased”, blaming rebels for violations.
Putin’s critics try to tap discontent over coronavirus lockdown pain
Emboldened by a dip in President Vladimir Putin’s ratings, the Kremlin’s critics are campaigning for the government to step up economic support for individuals hit by the coronavirus lockdown as they try to tap signs of discontent.
Tabloid wins initial battle in privacy action by UK’s Duchess Meghan
London’s High Court on Friday threw out part of a claim brought by Meghan, Britain’s Duchess of Sussex, against a tabloid newspaper for breaching her privacy, ruling that it had not acted dishonestly.
Life won’t be normal after May 11, Macron tells French
President Emmanuel Macron warned on Friday that the end of the national lockdown on May 11 would only be a first step as France looks to pull out of the crisis created by the outbreak of the coronavirus.
Bolivian Parliament approves law calling for elections in 90 days, defying interim government
Bolivia’s opposition-controlled parliament approved a law Thursday night that calls for presidential elections within 90 days, prompting outcry from the country’s interim president who has put the country under mandatory lockdown due to coronavirus.
