Norway extends coronavirus curbs until April 13
Norway on Tuesday extended curbs on a range of public and private institutions, including the closure of schools and nurseries, until April 13 to try to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
Slovenia to introduce health checks on border with Austria
Slovenia will introduce health checks on Wednesday on its border with Austria, a measure already in place on its border with Italy, a government spokesman said.
India locks down its 1.3 billion people to halt coronavirus spread
India ordered a 21-day lockdown of its 1.3 billion people on Tuesday to try to protect the world’s second most populous country from the coronavirus spreading around the world.
Belgian home nurse battles on multiple fronts as coronavirus spreads
After visiting about 20 chronically ill patients in a day, Hajar Atila, a Belgian home nurse, leaves her clothes in her garage and takes a shower before stepping into her home and cuddling her children.
U.S. could be next ‘virus epicenter’ as India locks down, global recession looms
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.
EU close to deal on face masks against coronavirus, after month of searching
The European Commission said on Tuesday it is close to securing deals with suppliers of face masks, goggles, overalls and other gear to help meet an EU shortage of equipment essential to protect medical staff in the fight against the coronavirus.
Cambodia reports four new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 91
Cambodia reported four new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, bringing the total to 91, the health ministry said.
South Korea says Trump asked for equipment to fight coronavirus
President Donald Trump asked South Korea to send medical equipment to the United States to fight the coronavirus, promising to help Korean companies gain U.S. government approval, South Korea’s presidential office said.
Coronavirus death toll in UK jumps by 87 to 422
A further 87 people have died in the United Kingdom after testing positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of deaths to 422, the government said on Tuesday.
EU economics chief Gentiloni in precautionary self-isolation over virus
The European Union’s economics commissioner Paolo Gentiloni is in self-isolation after a member of his staff showed symptoms of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, his office said on Tuesday.
