China appoints Gong Zheng as acting mayor of Shanghai
China’s Shanghai government said on Monday that Gong Zheng would become its acting mayor, according to a statement on its WeChat account.
Mexico City grows quieter as mayor moves to stem coronavirus spread
The streets in the heart of Mexico City usually clogged with bikers most Sundays grew noticeably quiet after the mayor ordered a popular outdoors event suspended along with other measures, even as the president has so far avoided such action.
Shanghai downgrades emergency alert level as coronavirus spread subsides
The government of Shanghai downgraded the city’s emergency alert level on Monday from level 1 to level 2 as the coronavirus spread subsides.
China sees drop in new coronavirus cases; all new cases imported
Mainland China saw a drop in its daily tally of new coronavirus cases, reversing four straight days of gains, as the capital Beijing ramped up measures to contain the number of infections arriving from abroad.
New Zealand prepares to enter lockdown as coronavirus cases double
New Zealand said on Monday it will move to its highest alert level imposing self-isolation, with all-non-essential services, schools and offices to be shut over the next 48 hours as the number of coronavirus cases more than double.
South Korea reports fewest new coronavirus cases since February 29 peak
South Korea reported on Monday its lowest number of new coronavirus cases and the extended downward trend in daily infections since the peak on Feb. 29 has boosted hopes that Asia’s largest outbreak outside China may be abating.
Saudi imposes curfew to curb coronavirus spread, UAE suspends passengers flights
Saudi Arabia will impose a nationwide curfew starting on Monday after reporting a jump of almost a quarter in coronavirus cases, while the United Arab Emirates will suspend all passenger and transit flights to and from the country.
Syria confirms first coronavirus case as fears grow it could spread
War-ravaged Syria on Sunday confirmed its first case of the coronavirus after weeks of rejecting opposition allegations that the disease had already reached a country with a wrecked health system and thousands of Iranian-backed militias and Shi’ite pil…
Saudi imposes curfew to curb coronavirus spread, UAE suspends passengers flights
Saudi Arabia will impose a nationwide curfew starting on Monday after reporting a jump of almost a quarter in coronavirus cases, while the United Arab Emirates will suspend all passenger and transit flights to and from the country.
New Zealand announces move to enter lockdown over next 48 hours
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday the country will move into its highest alert level, with all-non-essential services, schools and offices to be shut over the next 48 hours.
