World food security at risk as exporters curb sales, importers buy more
Global food security concerns are mounting with around a fifth of the world’s population already under lockdown to fight the widening coronavirus pandemic that has infected over 470,000 people across 200 countries, killing 21,000.
G20 leaders to convene remotely as coronavirus cases near half a million
Leaders from the Group of 20 major economies will speak by video link on Thursday about combating the coronavirus pandemic and its economic impacts, as global infections top 471,000 with more than 21,000 dead.
Prince Charles did not jump the queue for a coronavirus test, UK says
Britain on Thursday said heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles, who has coronavirus, did not jump the queue for a test because his symptoms and condition met the criteria.
No more coffee and cakes: London cafe owner rushes to help health service
The owner of a popular north London cafe is among more than 400,000 people who signed up to help Britain’s National Health Service cope with the coronavirus crisis within 24 hours of a government appeal for volunteers.
Philippines reports seven new coronavirus deaths, 71 more cases
The Philippine health ministry on Thursday reported seven new coronavirus deaths and 71 new confirmed infections.
Russia to ground international flights from Friday due to coronavirus
Russia will suspend all regular and charter flights to and from the country from Friday due to the coronavirus crisis and close all shops in Moscow apart from food stores and pharmacies from this weekend, the government and city authorities said.
Moscow to close all stores except grocery, pharmacies for a week
Moscow will close all shops except for pharmacies and grocery stores, the city’s mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Thursday.
South African President Ramaphosa tests negative for coronavirus: presidency
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested negative for coronavirus, the presidency said in a statement on Thursday.
Turkey limits export of respiratory support gear as coronavirus cases surge
Turkish companies seeking to export medical tools used for respiratory support will need permission from authorities under a decree issued on Thursday aimed a meeting domestic demand as the number of coronavirus cases in the country surges.
India’s coronavirus cases tick up despite immense lockdown
Three more people infected with coronavirus died overnight in India as the government sought on Thursday to improve basic services to 1.3 billion people locked indoors to slow the spread of the disease.
