Moscow’s coronavirus outbreak much worse than it looks, Putin ally says
The mayor of Moscow told President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday that the number of coronavirus cases in the Russian capital far exceeded the official figures, as Putin donned a protective suit and respirator to visit a hospital.
UK calls for 250,000 volunteers as virus deaths surge
The number of coronavirus deaths in Britain jumped on Tuesday, the first day of a national lockdown, while the government called for 250,000 volunteers for the health service and announced a temporary hospital would open in London next week.
Namibia announces travel ban, partial lockdown after seventh coronavirus case
Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula announced on Tuesday that travel into Namibia from all countries is banned with immediate effect for a period of 30 days after the Southwest African country recorded its seventh confirmed case of coronavirus.
Canadian man, 38, dies of coronavirus in Peru
A 38-year-old Canadian man has died in Peru after contracting Covid-19 from a colleague in his home country, the country’s Ministry of Health said on Tuesday.
Israeli defense ministry launches COVID-19 voice-test study
An analysis of coronavirus patients’ voices could yield a “vocal fingerprint” to help detect COVID-19 symptoms in others and prioritize testing and treatment, the Israeli Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.
EU asks Greece to move migrants most at risk from coronavirus out of crowded camps
The European Union has asked Greece to move migrants most at risk of contracting the coronavirus from overcrowded camps on its Mediterranean islands, the EU’s top migration official told Reuters on Tuesday.
Italy sees self-sufficiency in mask production against coronavirus in two months
Italy hopes to become self-sufficient in producing protective masks against the coronavirus outbreak within two months, the national commissioner for the emergency said on Tuesday.
Bolivia speeds up its long goodbyes to keep down coronavirus
“Visits are suspended until further notice,” says a sign on the gate to a Bolivian cemetery, the latest measure in the country’s battle to contain coronavirus.
Canada’s Trudeau wants parliament to approve more spending powers amid outbreak
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday he wanted the flexibility to enact future spending measures as legislators met to approve a C$27 billion ($18.6 billion) emergency cash injection to soften the financial blow of the coronavirus out…
Vietnam health ministry reports rise in coronavirus cases to 134
Vietnam’s health ministry reported an additional 11 coronavirus cases on Tuesday, taking the Southeast Asian country’s tally to 134, though it reported no deaths.
