UK coronavirus death toll rises to 1,228 people
The number of people who have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the United Kingdom rose to 1,228, according to figures released on Sunday, an increase of 209.
Stay at home, Russia’s Orthodox Church head tells worshippers
The head of Russia’s Orthodox Church exhorted believers on Sunday to pray from their homes in the latest call from religious leaders around the world to avoid gatherings that could help the coronavirus’ spread.
Uruguay confirms first coronavirus death, cases hit 303
Uruguay confirmed the country’s first death related to coronavirus late on Saturday as total cases climbed above 300 in the South American grains and cattle producer, which has a population of around 3.5 million people.
Coronavirus crisis puts EU credibility on the line, says France
How the European Union responds to the coronavirus outbreak will determine its future credibility, a French minister said on Sunday, after the bloc failed to agree last week on measures to cushion the economic blow.
Saudi Arabia’s coronavirus death toll doubles to eight: spokesman
Saudi Arabia recorded four new fatalities from the coronavirus, bringing its death toll to eight, the health ministry spokesman told a news conference on Sunday.
Dutch coronavirus cases pass 10,000: health authorities
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Netherlands passed 10,000 on Sunday, health authorities said, adding that the rise in deaths and hospitalizations continued to show signs of slowing.
Singapore reports 42 new coronavirus cases, taking tally to 844
Singapore reported 42 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, its health ministry said, taking total infections to 844.
Japan confirms 28 new coronavirus cases at disabled center: NHK
Japanese authorities on Sunday confirmed 28 new coronavirus cases from a cluster related to a home for the disabled in Chiba prefecture, near Tokyo, public broadcaster NHK said.
Tokyo coronavirus cases jump in record daily rise: NHK
Tokyo has confirmed 68 new coronavirus cases, a record daily increase, public broadcaster NHK reported on Sunday, as the Japanese capital scrambles to prevent a wider outbreak, while a cluster of infections increased near the city.
China defends against incoming second wave of coronavirus
A growing number of imported coronavirus cases in China, where the epidemic originated in December, risked fanning a second wave of infections when domestic transmissions had “basically been stopped”, a senior health official said on Sunday.
