Brazil cuts growth, sees coronavirus quickly ravaging health system
Brazil began to process the accelerating horrors of the spread of the new coronavirus on Friday, slashing economic growth outlooks, warning of a healthcare collapse and announcing new measures to fight a crisis that has also taken a toll on President J…
Deserted streets, digital dancing as Argentina goes into lockdown
Argentina went into full lockdown mode on Friday, with streets in Buenos Aires largely deserted, while workers and school kids in the capital logged on remotely to offices, classrooms and even digital dancing lessons, after a mandatory quarantine was i…
Macron’s popularity jumps as French approve of coronavirus response
French President Emmanuel Macron’s popularity rating jumped to a more than two-year high, according to an opinion poll published on Friday, showing his handling of the coronavirus crisis was being given a big vote of confidence.
Italy coronavirus deaths surge by 627 in a day, lifting total death toll to 4,032
The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy has leapt by 627 to 4,032, officials said on Friday, an increase of 18.4% — by far the largest daily rise in absolute terms since the contagion emerged a month ago.
South Africa’s health minister says coronavirus cases rise to 202
South Africa’s Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Friday that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases had risen by 52 to 202, with the first cases recorded in the Free State province.
Coronavirus spreads fear, isolation, death to elderly worldwide
Grace Dowell, a 63-year-old grandmother, has stopped grocery shopping and canceled all her doctor’s appointments. No one is allowed into her rural Maryland home. Every piece of mail is disinfected.
Jogging, park walks banned as alarmed Italian regions impose more coronavirus restrictions
Italian regions struggling to contain a coronavirus crisis imposed further restrictions on Friday, with one banning walks in parks and another prohibiting jogging and bike rides as the national death toll surpassed that of China.
Bahrain prime minister returns from medical treatment in Germany
Bahrain’s Prime Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman al Khalifa returned to the kingdom after medical treatment in Germany, the state news agency BNA said on Friday.
Madagascar confirms first cases of coronavirus: president
The island nation of Madagascar confirmed its first cases of coronavirus on Friday, the president said in a televised statement.
‘Zero season’: Costa Rica tourism industry braces for coronavirus meltdown
Hoteliers, tour operators and restaurant owners in Costa Rica are bracing for their worst season on record after the Central American country closed its border until mid-April to tackle the coronavirus scourge.
