Bulgarian Orthodox Church tells faithful to pray at home to curb coronavirus
Bulgaria’s main Orthodox Church urged Christians on Saturday to stay away from churches and pray at home as the Balkan country tightens restrictive measures to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Dutch coronavirus cases up by 637 to 3,631, deaths up 30 to 136
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Netherlands has risen by 637 to a total of 3,631, Dutch health authorities said in their daily update on Saturday, with 30 new deaths.
Iran’s coronavirus deaths rise to 1,556, infections exceed 20,000: health ministry
Iran’s death toll from the coronavirus outbreak rose by more than 100 to 1,556 on Saturday and the total number of people infected now exceeds 20,000, a health ministry official said.
Loot in the boot: British police nab toilet paper thieves
British police said on Saturday they had discovered a haul of stolen toilet paper and hand wash products – in short supply due to the spread of coronavirus – after stopping a vehicle that had also been stolen.
Portugal’s death toll from coronavirus doubles to 12
The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Portugal doubled overnight to 12, the country’s national health authority DGS said on Saturday.
Spain’s coronavirus deaths surpass 1,300, close to 25,000 cases: Health Ministry
Spain’s death toll from the coronavirus epidemic soared on Saturday to 1,326 from 1,002 on Friday, according to the country’s Health Ministry latest data.
Hong Kong says rise in imported coronavirus cases could trigger community outbreak
Hong Kong said on Saturday a surge in imported cases of coronavirus would likely lead to a community outbreak and pile pressure on the city’s already stretched healthcare system.
Iran releases French academic Roland Marchal: French official
Iranian authorities have released French academic Roland Marchal, who has been imprisoned in Iran since June 2019, a French presidency official said on Saturday.
South Korea advises 15-day facilities suspension as experts prepare for ‘long battle’ against coronavirus
South Korea on Saturday advised its public to close facilities and forgo socializing for 15 days, keeping to its policy of voluntary social distancing but warning of consequences if the rules are not followed to slow the coronavirus outbreak.
Jordan blows sirens for start of nationwide curfew to combat coronavirus: witnesses
Jordan blew sirens at the start of a nationwide curfew on Saturday that limits the mobility of its 10 million citizens indefinitely in an effort to combat the spread of coronavirus, witnesses and officials said.
