China approves use of Roche arthritis drug for coronavirus patients
China will use a Roche Holding AG arthritis drug to treat some coronavirus patients in severe conditions, health authorities said on Wednesday, as the country seeks to build up treatment regimens to help the infected recover.
Japan confirms new coronavirus case in Ehime prefecture – NHK
Japan has confirmed another coronavirus infection, in the southwestern prefecture of Ehime, public broadcaster NHK reported.
Airlines rush to boost demand as coronavirus shreds playbook for crisis management
The rapid spread of coronavirus cases worldwide is complicating a standard strategy used by airlines when disease, disaster or conflict hit travel destinations: lower fares and redirect flights to trouble-free areas.
Factbox: Airlines suspend flights due to coronavirus outbreak
Airlines have been suspending flights or modifying services in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
In Brexit Britain, there may no longer be too many cooks in the kitchen
Before dinnertime at Damian Wawrzyniak’s restaurant, he is busy preparing an elaborate array of dishes – slow cooked lamb with fermented broccoli inspired by his time cooking at the world-famous Noma restaurant and Polish sausages from his homeland.
New Zealand police step up patrols after distressing image of attack mosque
New Zealand police said on Wednesday they have stepped up patrols at two mosques ahead of the first anniversary of a shooting that killed 51 worshippers, after a distressing image linked to one of the mosques appeared on social media.
Fifteen Italians test positive for coronavirus in India – media
Fifteen Italian citizens in India have tested positive for coronavirus, media said on Wednesday.
Japanese coronavirus infections reach 1,000, Olympics preparations on track
The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Japan reached the 1,000 mark on Wednesday, as the government reiterated that plans to host the Tokyo Summer Olympics in July remained on track.
Australian stores ration toilet paper amid coronavirus panic buying
Australia’s major grocers put strict limits on purchases of toilet paper on Wednesday after a rush of panic buying related to coronavirus fears emptied shelves, as the country recorded its third case of local transmission of the disease.
Russia says Turkey does not meet terms of pact in Syria’s Idlib – media
Russia accused Turkey on Wednesday of failing to meet its obligations under a pact to create a demilitarized zone in Syria’s Idlib province and of helping militants instead.
