UK to use firefighters to deliver food, collect bodies in coronavirus crisis
The United Kingdom will use firefighters to help deliver food, retrieve dead bodies and drive ambulances as it braces for the looming peak of the coronavirus outbreak that has already claimed the lives of more than 22,000 people across the world.
Spain’s coronavirus death toll rises by 769 overnight to 4,858
Spain’s coronavirus death toll rose overnight by 769 cases to 4,858, the health ministry said on Friday, a new record in the number of fatalities recorded in 24 hours.
Germany looks at tracking patients to rein in coronavirus – reports
Germany has proposed using big data and location tracking to isolate people with coronavirus once social distancing measures now in force have slowed its spread, media reported on Friday.
South Koreans told to stay isolated, checks tightened on arrivals from U.S.
Authorities in South Korea pleaded with the public on Friday to stay indoors and avoid large gatherings as new coronavirus cases hovered close to 100 a day, while tighter border checks on people arriving from the United States took effect.
Foreigners face suspicion in China as coronavirus worsens overseas
Francesca Torlai has always got on well with her neighbors when walking her Pekingese mix-breed, Waffles, through the back streets of Beijing, but recently the Italian has started to overhear people referring to her suspiciously.
Singapore says ready for more support to economy in coronavirus fight
Singapore is prepared to extend more support for the economy hit by a coronavirus pandemic, the city-state’s prime minister said on Friday, a day after it unveiled new measures worth more than $30 billion to help businesses and households.
Hungary PM imposes lockdown, sees coronavirus peak by July
Hungary is imposing a two-week lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus epidemic, which is expected to peak in the country in June or July, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.
Armed Israeli troops to help enforce coronavirus lockdown
Israel will deploy armed troops to support police on street patrols in enforcing a lockdown against the coronavirus epidemic, the military said on Friday.
Malaysia announces $58-billion stimulus package to cushion impact of coronavirus
Malaysia announced a stimulus package worth 250 billion ringgit ($58.28 billion) on Friday, its second in a month, to help cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic.
South Africa coronavirus cases exceed 1,000, first two dead reported
Cases of coronavirus in South Africa passed 1,000 on Friday, the health ministry said, while also reporting its first two deaths on the first day of a three-week, nationwide lockdown.
