Australia PM says social distancing helping to slow coronavirus spread
Australia’s rate of the spread of the novel coronavirus has halved in recent days, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday as he announced an additional A$1.1 billion ($680 million) to expand telemedicine care and other health services.
China reports smaller number of new daily coronavirus cases
China reported 45 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for March 28, down from 54 on the previous day, with all but one involving travelers from overseas, the country’s health authority said on Sunday.
New Zealand records first death tied to coronavirus: health official
New Zealand recorded its first death related to the new coronavirus, and the number of people infected with the virus rose by 63 cases to a total of 514, Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said on Sunday.
At home with coronavirus, UK’s Johnson writes to the nation
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is self-isolating at 10 Downing Street after testing positive for coronavirus, will write to every UK household to urge people to stay at home.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthis: spokesman
The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said early on Sunday that the kingdom’s air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles on Saturday night launched by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group toward Riyadh and the city of Jizan, Saudi state news agen…
Coronavirus-hit ship granted permission to pass through Panama Canal
A cruise ship stuck off Panama’s Pacific coast after four passengers died and more than 130 others developed influenza-like symptoms, including at least two with the coronavirus, will be allowed to proceed through the Panama Canal, the government said …
North Korea launches apparent ballistic missile into ocean
North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile into the ocean off its east coast, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Sunday, with Japan’s Ministry of Defense reporting that it appeared to be a ballistic missile.
Rosneft sells Venezuelan assets to Russia after U.S. sanctions ramp up
Russia’s largest oil producer, Rosneft , said on Saturday it had terminated operations in Venezuela and sold the assets linked to its operations in the South American nation to an unnamed company owned by the Russian government.
Northern Ireland brings in tough measures to fight coronavirus
Northern Ireland will introduce “sweeping new powers” to combat the spread of coronavirus from 2300 GMT on Saturday, with many restrictions on businesses tougher than the rest of the United Kingdom.
North Korea fired unidentified projectile into the ocean, South Korea’s military says
North Korea fired an unidentified projectile into the ocean off its east coast, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Saturday, without providing further details.
