Australia to quarantine cruise passengers on tourist island as virus spreads
Australia said on Wednesday it would force passengers on a ship into quarantine on a tourist island and refused entry to another vessel as authorities slapped heavy curbs on people movement to stop the rapid spread of the coronavirus.
Malaysia extends movement curbs, prepares economic stimulus as coronavirus cases surge
Malaysia will extend a two-week restriction of movement order and unveil a second economic stimulus package as the number of coronavirus cases continue to climb, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Wednesday.
Kazakhstan imports fresh coronavirus cases from Russia, Kyrgyzstan
Kazakhstan’s tally of coronavirus infections rose to 79 on Wednesday, boosted by new cases in its southernmost and northernmost provinces, despite authorities’ efforts to confine the disease to two major cities.
Indians scramble for supplies as three-week coronavirus lockdown begins
Indians crowded grocery stores and chemists on Wednesday in a struggle for essential items after Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered a total lockdown for three weeks to fight a coronavirus pandemic, one of the toughest such measures worldwide.
Number of coronavirus cases in Germany rises to 31,554: RKI
The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Germany has risen to 31,554 and 149 people have died of the disease, statistics from the RKI health institute showed on Wednesday.
South Africa’s coronavirus cases rise to 709: health minister
South Africa’s number of coronavirus cases has risen to 709, from 554 on Tuesday, health minister Zweli Mkhize said on Wednesday.
Explainer: China’s symptom-free coronavirus carriers raise fears of new wave of infections
The existence of a substantial but unknown number of asymptomatic carriers of coronavirus in China has raised concerns among the public that people could still be spreading COVID-19 without knowing they are sick.
Islamic State claims Mozambique attack close to gas projects
Militant group Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack in northern Mozambique just south of the site of gas projects worth $60 billion being developed by the likes of Exxon Mobil and Total.
Tsunami threat remains for Russia after quake off Kuril Islands
Residents in the northern part of Russia’s Kuril Islands remain under threat from tsunami after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast, but emergency services reported small waves and no casualties or damage.
Taiwan reports 19 new coronavirus cases, total now 235
Taiwan’s government announced 19 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, all imported, bringing the total number of infected people on the island to 235.
