Mainland China reports drop in new confirmed cases of coronavirus
Mainland China reported a drop in new confirmed coronavirus cases, all of which involved travelers arriving from abroad, the National Health Commission said on Wednesday.
Panama extends curfew due to coronavirus, requires full-day quarantine
Panama’s President Laurentino Cortizo said on Tuesday he would extend a curfew aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus and require people to be in quarantine at all hours beginning on Wednesday.
As Bolsonaro flouts warnings, coronavirus spreads in Brazil
Augusto Heleno, a national security advisor to Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro, treated Tuesday, March 17 much like any other workday.
Factbox: Brazil moves to shield people, economy, markets from coronavirus
Brazil’s government and central bank have entered crisis-fighting mode as they battle to limit the coronavirus outbreak’s impact on public health, businesses and financial markets.
An online lifeline in Portugal for old ventilators amid coronavirus crisis
(This March 24 story was republished to correct Nascimento’s title in paragraph 3)
Mexican government officials send mixed virus social distancing signals
Mexico’s deputy health minister unveiled public social distancing measures to fight the coronavirus on Tuesday, even as some top government officials seemed to shrug off his appeal for people to keep a distance of 1.5 meters (5 feet) apart.
Colombians scramble to get ready for coronavirus quarantine
Thousands of Colombians were rushing to return to their home cities on Tuesday while others hurried to banks, supermarkets and other shops before the late-night start of a mandatory 19-day national quarantine meant to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Congo closes borders, enforces state of emergency over coronavirus
Congo’s president closed the country’s borders and imposed a state of emergency on Tuesday to contain the coronavirus outbreak, following other African nations that have imposed strict measures in recent days.
Canada coronavirus aid stalled over concerns about Trudeau bid for more spending powers
An emergency aid package for Canadians facing economic harm from the coronavirus outbreak was stalled on Tuesday as a related move by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to gain new spending powers raised opposition concerns.
Gangs call curfews as coronavirus hits Rio favelas
The “baile funk” dance parties have been called off. Some open-air drug markets are closed for business. Gangs and militias have imposed strict curfews. Coronavirus is coming, and Rio de Janeiro’s lawless favelas are gearing up for the onslaught.
