Schools shut in Madrid region and Basque capital over coronavirus
Kindergartens, schools and universities in the Madrid region will close for two weeks from Wednesday as a precaution against coronavirus, officials said on Monday, as the disease spread further around Spain.
Santander moves 60 staff to different location in Madrid due to coronavirus
Spain’s Santander has moved around 60 employees from its trading floor at its group headquarters on the outskirts of Madrid to a different location in the capital as part of its contingency plans against a potential spread of the coronavirus, a source …
Madrid region suspends classes in all schools, universities
Spain’s Health Minister Salvador Illa confirmed on Monday that the region of Madrid would suspend all school and university activity for two weeks from Wednesday as the authorities raised the level of coronavirus transmission risk.
Movement restricted across Italy in dramatic coronavirus crackdown: PM
Movement across Italy will be sharply restricted within hours, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced on Monday, in an unprecedented clampdown aimed at beating the coronavirus in Europe’s worst-affected country.
Saudi Arabia detects another five cases of new coronavirus: state TV
Saudi Arabia’s health ministry said on Monday it has detected five new cases of the new coronavirus, state TV reported.
Tunisia suspends Italy flights
Tunisia will suspend all flights and shipping to Italy except to Rome and bring forward a scheduled school holiday to Thursday from next Monday, the health minister said on Monday.
Burkina Faso confirms first cases of coronavirus
Burkina Faso on Monday reported its first two cases of coronavirus, the health minister said, becoming the sixth country in sub-Saharan Africa affected by the virus.
Turkey issues new arrest warrant for jailed businessman Kavala
A Turkish court issued a new arrest warrant on Monday against Turkish businessman and philanthropist Osman Kavala, who was re-arrested last month after being acquitted in a separate trial, one of his lawyers told Reuters.
Afghan president Ghani to issue decree on Taliban prisoner release, sources say
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani will issue a decree for at least 1,000 Taliban prisoners to be released this week, five official sources said on Monday, paving the way for opening direct talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban insurgents.
Israel orders 14-day self-quarantine for anyone entering country
Israel will require anyone arriving from overseas to self-quarantine for 14 days as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday.
