Bulgarian Christians celebrate Easter amid coronavirus outbreak
Hundreds of Bulgarian Christians flocked to the Orthodox temples for outdoor services on a surreal Saturday night with the Balkan state one of the few countries where churches remained open over the Easter holidays amid the coronavirus pandemic.
UK hires former Olympic chief to boost hospital protective kit provision
Britain has appointed the former Goldman Sachs investment banker who led the country’s 2012 Olympic planning to organise the domestic manufacture of personal protective equipment (PPE) for health workers treating coronavirus patients.
Trump warns China could face consequences for virus outbreak
U.S. President Donald Trump warned China on Saturday that it should face consequences if it was “knowingly responsible” for the coronavirus pandemic, as he ratcheted up criticism of Beijing over its handling of the outbreak.
Hundreds of parishioners attend Orthodox Easter Vigil in Georgia
Hundreds of Christian parishioners went to churches in ex-Soviet Georgia to attend Orthodox Easter Vigil despite a state of emergency and calls from the government and doctors to stay home amid outbreak of the coronavirus.
Britain has to do more to get equipment to health workers: minister
Britain needs to do more to get personal protective equipment (PPE) to health workers on the frontline, housing minister Robert Jenrick said on Saturday after criticism about shortages in hospitals treating COVID-19 patients.
Hand gel at bus stops among post-lockdown measures for Paris
Paris’ bus stops and metro entrances will be equipped with hand gel dispensers and commuters will likely be obliged to wear face masks to use public transport once coronavirus confinement measures are lifted, according to the city’s mayor.
Deported from U.S., Guatemalans fear infection in mass quarantine
More than 230 deported Guatemalans being held in mass quarantine at a sports center in the Central American nation’s capital are fearful they may have been exposed to the coronavirus after compatriots flown home from the United States tested positive.
Spain’s PM to seek longer but more flexible lockdown
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday he would ask parliament for a 15-day extension until May 9 of the lockdown imposed in one of the world’s worst coronavirus’ outbreaks, but said the restrictions would be more flexible.
Libyan forces loyal to Tripoli government try to build on military momentum
Forces aligned with Libya’s internationally recognised government said they had advanced on Saturday on Tarhouna, a key support base for their eastern-based rival Khalifa Haftar.
Trump discusses coronavirus pandemic with South Korea, Mexican leaders
President Donald Trump spoke to South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Saturday and expressed appreciation for his country’s help in procuring COVID-19 tests for the United States, the White House said.
