Kremlin, worried by coronavirus, tells journalists who cover Putin to stay away if they feel unwell
The Kremlin on Friday told journalists who cover President Vladimir Putin to stay away from official events if they felt unwell as a precautionary measure to protect Kremlin staff from the coronavirus.
Kremlin: Britain has expressed interest in five-way global summit
Britain has expressed interest in Russia’s idea to hold a summit between the leaders of Russia, China, the United States, France and Britain in 2020 to discuss global problems, the Kremlin said on Friday.
Japan approves emergency powers for PM to tackle coronavirus outbreak
Japan’s parliament on Friday approved a bill giving Prime Minister Shinzo Abe emergency powers that will let him close schools, halt large gatherings and requisition medical supplies as Japan tries to slow the coronavirus outbreak.
New Roche coronavirus test wins emergency U.S. approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued emergency authorization for a faster coronavirus test made by Swiss diagnostics maker Roche , a move aimed at boosting screening capacity to help contain the growing epidemic.
Kenya confirms its first new coronavirus case
Kenya has confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus, Minister of Health Mutahi Kagwe said on Friday.
What you need to know about the coronavirus today
Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus epidemic today:
Factbox: Global sports events hit by coronavirus pandemic
Major sports events around the world which have been hit by the coronavirus outbreak:
Factbox: Latest on the spread of coronavirus around the world
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday declared a national emergency over the fast-spreading coronavirus to free up $50 billion in federal aid to combat a disease that has infected over 138,000 people worldwide and left more than 5,000 dead.
Poland’s president calls off Russia trip due to coronavirus
Poland’s President Andrzej Duda will not travel to Russia next month due to the coronavirus, missing ceremonies marking the 10-year anniversary of a plane crash which killed Poland’s president, central bank chief and military commanders.
Australian home minister Peter Dutton tests positive for coronavirus
One of Australia’s highest-profile ministers, Peter Dutton, who is in charge of home affairs, said he had tested positive for coronavirus on Friday and was admitted to hospital in the northeastern state of Queensland.
