Tough measures will be brought in, and for longer, if Britons ignore restrictions, health minister says
Britain’s health minister said stricter restrictions on Britons’ movements would be brought in if people did not observe advice to avoid social interaction, warning that such measures would also have to stay in place for longer.
Coronavirus crisis to cost Germany 255-729 billion euros in 2020: Ifo
The coronavirus crisis could cost the German economy between 255 billion and 729 billion euros in 2020, the Ifo economic institute said on Monday.
Qatar announces $150 million aid to Gaza to support U.N. programs, efforts to contain coronavirus
Qatar announced $150 million in aid to the Gaza Strip over a period of six months, to support United Nations humanitarian programs in the Palestinian territory and efforts to contain the new coronavirus outbreak, the state-run Qatari Committee to Rebui…
Jury trials suspended in England over coronavirus
The head of the judiciary in England and Wales on Monday ordered all jury trials to be suspended to allow new systems to be brought in to cope with government instructions for Britons to avoid unnecessary contact to prevent spreading coronavirus.
U.N. to create global coronavirus fund, Norway foreign ministry says
The United Nations will create a fund to support the treatment of coronavirus patients worldwide, Norway’s foreign ministry said on Monday.
Missile tests and meetings: North Korea signals confidence in face of coronavirus
With international focus on the coronavirus, North Korea has doubled down on its missile development and military exercises in recent weeks while signaling new confidence that it has dodged an outbreak of its own.
Indonesia invokes emergency measures in Jakarta, bonuses for doctors
Indonesia’s capital Jakarta shut cinemas and other public entertainment on Monday at the start of a two-week emergency period to try to slow the accelerating spread of the coronavirus in Southeast Asia’s biggest city.
U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo arrives in Afghanistan
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo landed in Afghanistan on Monday on a previously unannounced visit to help salvage a historic deal between Washington and the Taliban, struck at the end of February but marred by political feuds and violence.
Prime Minister Modi tells Indians to save themselves from coronavirus as Delhi locks down
Streets were deserted in the Indian capital on Monday and office buildings shuttered as a lockdown to halt the spread of the coronavirus began and Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to stay at home and save themselves.
Taiwan reports 26 new cases of coronavirus, total now 195
Taiwan’s government announced 26 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, bringing the total number to 195.
