Wet markets in China’s Wuhan struggle to survive coronavirus blow
Fish and vegetable merchants are reopening stalls at wet markets in China’s central city of Wuhan as it lifts a months-long lockdown against the coronavirus pandemic, but their future looks uncertain with few customers as the virus stigma persists.
China’s Guangzhou says it enforces coronavirus curbs equally for foreigners, citizens
China’s southern city of Guangzhou treats foreigners and Chinese nationals equally in enforcing measures to contain the coronavirus, local government officials said on Sunday, as the city steps up scrutiny of foreigners.
New coronavirus cases double to 99 in mainland China as imported infections jump to record
Mainland China reported 99 new coronavirus infections on April 11, more than doubling from the previous day to reach a one-month high, as the number of single-day imported cases hit a record, official data released on Sunday showed.
North Korea calls for tougher virus curbs, but leader wears no mask in photographs
North Korea called for tougher and more thorough countermeasures to keep citizens safe from the fast-spreading coronavirus at a meeting where leader Kim Jong Un presided, state media said on Sunday.
Guatemala registers 16 new coronavirus cases, infections rise to 153 – president
Guatemala reported 16 new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the Central American nation’s total to 153 cases, President Alejandro Giammattei said.
Mainland China reports 99 new coronavirus cases, a jump from previous day
Mainland China reported 99 new confirmed coronavirus cases on April 11, including 97 involving travelers from overseas, up from a total of 46 new cases a day earlier, China’s National Health Commission said on Sunday.
North Korea calls for stricter anti-epidemic measures; meeting attendees spotted with no masks
North Korea called for stricter and more thorough countermeasures to ensure the safety of its citizens from the fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak at a political bureau meeting of the ruling party’s central committee, which was presided over by its le…
UK pledges 200 million pounds in aid to help stop second coronavirus wave
Britain said on Sunday it was pledging 200 million pounds ($248 million) to the World Health Organisation (WHO) and charities to help slow the spread of the coronavirus in vulnerable countries and so help prevent a second wave of infections.
Saudi King approves extension of curfew until further notice: SPA
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman approved an extension of the kingdom’s curfew until further notice due to the rate at which the coronavirus is currently spreading, the state news agency (SPA) reported early on Sunday.
Canadian legislators approve wage subsidy as coronavirus spreads
Canadian government and opposition legislators approved a wage subsidy worth C$73 billion ($52 billion) on Saturday to support the ravaged economy, in an emergency sitting in the House of Commons.
