France working on ‘StopCovid’ contact-tracing app, ministers say
The French government is working on a smartphone app that could warn users if they came into contact with a coronavirus carrier, ministers said on Wednesday, in a move likely to raise questions about the impact of tracing technology on civil liberties….
Belarus coronavirus cases pass 1,000, no new deaths
The number of coronavirus cases in Belarus topped 1,000 on Wednesday, the health ministry said, reporting 205 new infections, a record daily rise.
Spain’s number of coronavirus deaths rises by 757 to over 14,500
The number of daily coronavirus deaths rose in Spain for the second day on Wednesday as 757 people died over the past 24 hours, though the pace of the proportional daily increase in the death toll slowed down slightly, the health ministry said.
India considers narrowing lockdown to coronavirus hotspots
India is considering plans to seal off coronavirus hotspots in Delhi, Mumbai and parts of the south while easing restrictions elsewhere as a way out of a three-week lockdown that has caused deep economic distress, officials said on Wednesday.
EU to adopt pan-European approach on mobile apps to fight coronavirus
The European Union will on Wednesday adopt a pan-European approach on the use of mobile applications to track the spread of the coronavirus, according to a European Commission document seen by Reuters.
Indonesia reports 218 new coronavirus infections, taking total to 2,956
Indonesia confirmed on Wednesday 218 new coronavirus infections, taking the total in the Southeast Asian country to 2,956, health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said.
Italy closes ports to migrant ships because of coronavirus
Italian ports cannot be considered safe because of the coronavirus epidemic and will not let migrant boats operated by charities dock, the government has ruled.
Fire at building site of palace in Berlin
A fire broke out on Wednesday at the royal palace that is being rebuilt at great expense in central Berlin, the fire service said.
Philippines reports five new deaths, 106 more coronavirus cases
The Philippines’ health ministry said on Wednesday the coronavirus outbreak has killed five more people, with 106 additional infections.
Russia reports record daily rise in new coronavirus cases, infections up to 8,672
The number of coronavirus cases in Russia rose by more than 1,000 for the second day running, taking the total to 8,672, the crisis response centre said on Wednesday.
