Gates, other charities pledge $125 million towards COVID-19 treatments
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and two other large charities on Tuesday pledged up to $125 million to help speed the development of treatments for the fast-spreading coronavirus, which the World Health Organization said on Monday was nearing pandemic proportions.
East Timor coalition ready to form government led by Xanana Gusmao
A six-party coalition in East Timor is ready to form a government led by independence hero Xanana Gusmao, it has told President Francisco Guterres in a letter, the coalition’s spokesman said on Tuesday.
Japan PM says won’t hesitate to do what’s needed in coronavirus fight
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Tuesday the government would carry out whatever measures are needed without hesitation to respond to the coronavirus outbreak.
Call center workers, Zumba dance teachers among new South Korea coronavirus cases
South Korea was on alert on Tuesday for coronavirus infections in small clusters such as workplaces and dance classes, as a downward trend in new cases raised hopes that Asia’s biggest outbreak outside mainland China may be slowing.
China’s Hubei province may allow residents to travel – state media
China’s Hubei province is studying plans to allow people in areas at a medium- or low-risk of contracting the coronavirus to start traveling, state media reported on Tuesday, citing a meeting chaired by the province’s party chief Ying Yong.
China President Xi Jinping goes to Wuhan to inspect epidemic work – state media
China’s President Xi Jinping arrived in Wuhan, the epicenter of coronavirus outbreak, on Tuesday morning where he is set to inspect epidemic control efforts and visit front line staff such as medical workers, state media reported.
Trump has not been tested for coronavirus – White House
U.S. President Donald Trump has not been tested for the coronavirus, the White House said on Monday, though at least two lawmakers with whom he has recently come into contact have announced they were self-quarantining after attending a conference with …
Japan to unveil package vs new virus, not yet considering extra budget
Japan’s government will unveil on Tuesday a second package of steps to cope with fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, with a focus on financial support for small businesses, Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday.
Mongolia confirms its first coronavirus case in French worker
Mongolia said on Tuesday that a French national working in the country has been confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus that has spread throughout the globe, marking the country’s first case.
Panama confirms first coronavirus case after woman showed symptoms
A 40-year-old woman in Panama has tested positive for coronavirus, the country’s health minister said on Monday, marking the first such case in the Central American nation.
