Coronavirus hits ‘heart and soul’ as New York, Los Angeles bars and theaters forced to close
Bars, restaurants, theaters and movie houses in New York and Los Angeles were ordered to shut down to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic as central banks around the world took aggressive steps to cushion the economic impact of the disease.
Germany’s Bavaria announces fund of up to 10 billion euros to reduce coronavirus impact
Germany’s southern state of Bavaria on Monday announced a fund worth up to 10 billion euros ($11.21 billion) to help the region withstand the coronavirus outbreak, its premier said, declaring a state of emergency as the number of new cases continues to…
Sweden says to send up to 150 special forces troops to Mali
Sweden’s government on Monday said it had decided to send troops to Mali to join French-led special forces that are fighting militants linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State in the Sahel region of North Africa.
Taiwan reports eight new virus cases, widens travel warning
Taiwan reported eight new cases of coronavirus on Monday, its biggest daily rise, though all of them involved people who had arrived from overseas.
Pressure mounts in Finland to close schools
Finland’s largest opposition party on Monday stepped up criticism of the government as most schools and daycares remained open despite the coronavirus outbreak.
Crowded, poor South Asia sees steady rise in coronavirus cases
Health authorities across South Asia reported rising tallies of coronavirus cases on Monday, raising the prospect of rapidly spreading outbreaks overwhelming poor medical facilities in a region that is home to a quarter of the world’s people.
Five dead in fire at Petronas-Aramco refining complex in Malaysia
A fire killed five people at an oil refining complex in southern Malaysia owned by Petronas and Saudi Aramco commercial operations this year.
China says imported coronavirus cases have become main risk
China’s foreign ministry said on Monday that imported coronavirus cases involving travellers entering the country from abroad have become the main risk.
Beijing has six new imported cases of coronavirus – state media
China said on Monday that Beijing logged six new imported cases of coronavirus on Monday as of 2 p.m., according to the official China Central Television (CCTV).
Hong Kong online store Jimmy Jungle sends soap, snacks to detained protesters
A “yellow economy” of businesses has sprung up in Hong Kong to support anti-government protesters, but online store Jimmy Jungle is zeroing in on young demonstrators stuck in detention.
