Saudi Arabia locks down Qatif region, suspends schools over coronavirus
Saudi Arabia imposed a temporary lockdown on Sunday on the eastern oil-producing province of Qatif, home to all 11 people in the kingdom who have tested positive for the coronavirus, and suspended all schools and universities nationwide.
Qatar bans arrivals from 14 countries over coronavirus fears
Qatar has temporarily barred travelers from 14 countries from March 9 as a precaution against the rapidly spreading coronavirus, the government announced on Sunday.
Israel considers broadening entry restrictions for coronavirus
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel might broaden its entry restrictions over coronavirus fears to include visitors from all countries.
Saudi Arabia suspends educational activities at mosques
Saudi Arabia will suspend all educational and Koranic activities at mosques from Monday to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, state television reported.
Erdogan to discuss migrant crisis with EU, urges Greece to ‘open your gates’
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged Greece on Sunday to “open your gates” to refugees trying to enter the European Union from Turkey and said he hoped to win more help from the EU at talks on Monday.
Number of UK coronavirus cases rises by 30% to 273
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the United Kingdom has risen by 64 to 273, the Department of Health and Social Care said on Sunday, a leap of 30% and the biggest one-day increase so far.
UK advises against travel to northern Italy amid coronavirus outbreak
Britain on Sunday advises citizens against all but essential travel to a number of areas in northern Italy because of the spread of coronavirus there.
Egypt reports first coronavirus fatality as German tourist dies
Egypt reported its first fatality from the coronavirus on Sunday, with the Health Ministry saying a 60-year-old German tourist, who had arrived in the country seven days ago and was taken to hospital in the Red Sea resort of Hurghada, had died.
Saudi Arabia postpones Saudi Games over coronavirus fears: Al-Arabiya
Saudi Arabia has postponed the Saudi Games, the kingdom’s largest sporting event, until further notice over coronavirus fears, the Al-Arabiya television station said on Sunday, citing the organizing committee.
Thousands march in Spain on women’s day despite coronavirus fears
Thousands of women across Spain marched on Sunday against gender inequality to mark International Women’s Day, despite concerns the gatherings could help the spread of coronavirus.
