Rio reports first coronavirus deaths as Brazil closes land borders
Brazil’s tourist hotspot Rio de Janeiro reported its first two coronavirus deaths on Thursday, bringing the country’s toll to six, as Latin America’s largest nation closed more borders to visitors and the foreign minister waded into a diplomatic spat w…
Prince Albert of Monaco tests positive for coronavirus
Prince Albert of Monaco has tested positive for coronavirus but his health is not a cause for concern, his office said on Thursday.
Government bans Norwegians from traveling to cabins amid coronavirus
Norway on Thursday banned people from going to their country cabins to prevent the spread of coronavirus and lessen the burden on local public services.
Dutch minister leading coronavirus fight resigns due to exhaustion: statement
The Dutch minister in charge of the government’s fight against the coronavirus outbreak resigned on Thursday, a day after collapsing during a parliamentary debate.
France’s No.1 police union threatens walkout over coronavirus protection
France’s biggest police trade union has given the government an ultimatum, telling it to provide officers with the face masks and gloves they need to enforce a nationwide coronavirus lockdown – or risk its members walking off the job.
France’s Macron says extension of lockdown is ‘likely’
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that a lockdown put in place to fight the spread of the coronavirus pandemic would likely be extended beyond its initial 14-day period.
Lebanese-American Amer Fakhoury released from prison in Beirut: U.S.
Lebanese-American Amer Fakhoury, who was detained in Lebanon in September, has been released and is on his way back to the United States, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday.
Greece has registered 464 coronavirus cases, six deaths: health min official
Greece has so far confirmed 464 coronavirus cases and registered six deaths, a health ministry official said on Thursday.
Brazil restricts land borders with neighbors due to coronavirus
Brazil decided on Thursday to restrict entry of foreign visitors at land borders with Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Suriname and French Guiana due to the coronavirus pandemic, the presidential chief of staff office said.
Coronavirus infections top 2,000 in Austria, more border controls imposed
The number of coronavirus cases in Austria topped 2,000 on Thursday and continues to rise at a double digit rate, officials said, though most people are staying at home with widespread travel restrictions in place.
