An online lifeline in Portugal for old ventilators amid coronavirus crisis
(This March 24 story was republished to correct Nascimento’s title in paragraph 3)
Mexican government officials send mixed virus social distancing signals
Mexico’s deputy health minister unveiled public social distancing measures to fight the coronavirus on Tuesday, even as some top government officials seemed to shrug off his appeal for people to keep a distance of 1.5 meters (5 feet) apart.
Colombians scramble to get ready for coronavirus quarantine
Thousands of Colombians were rushing to return to their home cities on Tuesday while others hurried to banks, supermarkets and other shops before the late-night start of a mandatory 19-day national quarantine meant to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Congo closes borders, enforces state of emergency over coronavirus
Congo’s president closed the country’s borders and imposed a state of emergency on Tuesday to contain the coronavirus outbreak, following other African nations that have imposed strict measures in recent days.
Canada coronavirus aid stalled over concerns about Trudeau bid for more spending powers
An emergency aid package for Canadians facing economic harm from the coronavirus outbreak was stalled on Tuesday as a related move by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to gain new spending powers raised opposition concerns.
Gangs call curfews as coronavirus hits Rio favelas
The “baile funk” dance parties have been called off. Some open-air drug markets are closed for business. Gangs and militias have imposed strict curfews. Coronavirus is coming, and Rio de Janeiro’s lawless favelas are gearing up for the onslaught.
Libya confirms first coronavirus case amid fear over readiness
Libya confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus on Tuesday, with years of violence leaving its healthcare system highly vulnerable.
G20 leaders to convene by video conference on Thursday about coronavirus
Leaders from the Group of 20 major economies will convene a video conference on Thursday to discuss the coronavirus epidemic, the Saudi secretariat said, amid criticism that the group has been slow to respond to the global crisis.
Factbox: Latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world
The United States could become the global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, as India announced a full 24-hour, nationwide lockdown in the world’s second-most populous country.
Prison shelled in Libyan capital despite ceasefire pleas to focus on coronavirus
A prison in the Libyan capital Tripoli was shelled on Tuesday, injuring several people, its warden said, as a bombardment intensified despite pleas for a ceasefire to tackle the coronavirus.
