Black and some other ethnic groups more at risk from COVID-19, Britain says
Black people and men of Bangladeshi and Pakistani origin are nearly twice as likely to die from the COVID-19 disease than whites, even when adjusting data for deprivation, a new British report said on Thursday.
Coronavirus lockdown measures in Moscow extended till May 31, mayor says
Restrictions aimed at containing the spread of the novel coronavirus in Moscow have been extended until May 31, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Thursday in a blog post on his personal website.
Africa disease centre rejects Tanzania’s allegation that its coronavirus tests faulty
The head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday rejected an assertion by Tanzania’s president that coronavirus tests it supplied are faulty.
Poland to test 1,000 miners a day as coronavirus grips coal region
Poland plans to test 1,000 miners a day at drive-through sites to check whether they have been infected with the coronavirus as data show a rapid growth in new cases in the coal region.
EU court adviser rejects challenge to UK aid for nuclear plant
The European Union’s top court should reject an attempt by Austria to block British state support for a nuclear power plant in southwest England, a court adviser said on Thursday.
Saudi Arabia forms police unit to enforce coronavirus curbs on social gatherings: state news agency
Saudi Arabia has formed a police unit to monitor violations of rules banning gatherings of more than five people imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus, the state news agency SPA said on Thursday.
Greece to reopen ancient monuments this month as it eases coronavirus ban
After standing empty for two months, Greece’s ancient sites, including the Acropolis hill towering over Athens, will reopen to visitors on May 18, authorities said on Thursday.
Egypt extends nationwide nighttime curfew until end of Ramadan
Egypt extended a nationwide nighttime curfew until end of the holy month of Ramadan to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Thursday.
Turkey says it is still delivering parts for U.S. F-35 jets
Turkey is still producing and delivering parts for U.S. F-35 jets despite being suspended from the program nearly a year ago over its purchase of a Russian anti-aircraft defense system, Defence Industry Director Ismail Demir said on Thursday.
Bosnia sets local polls for October 4, but Mostar excluded again
Bosnia will hold local elections on Oct. 4 but Mostar, an ethnically divided town in the south of the Balkan country where no vote has been held since 2008, will be exempted again, the state election authority said on Thursday.
