Swiss coronavirus cases rise 25% to 6,100, deaths at 56
Switzerland on Saturday reported 6,100 coronavirus infections, some 25% more than a day earlier, and 56 deaths, the Swiss health ministry said, as hospitals in the canton of Ticino that borders on hard-hit Italy were under pressure.
Britain hires ex-Nestle executive to run food security ‘war room’: Sky
The British government is hiring former Nestle executive Chris Tyas to oversee a “war room” set up to ensure the country’s food security as the coronavirus crisis deepens, Sky News reported on Saturday.
‘Let’s go to battle’: New Slovak government takes office amid coronavirus fight
Slovak President Zuzana Caputova appointed a center-right coalition government on Saturday headed by Igor Matovic, leader of the Ordinary People (OLANO) party, after a February election which swept anti-corruption parties to power.
Albania deploys troops to enforce 40-hour coronavirus curfew
Albania’s government deployed the army to enforce a strict 40-hour curfew starting on Saturday to fight the coronavirus after people widely flouted previous measures aimed at stemming its spread.
Germany eyes 156 billion euros of new borrowing, 200 bln euros in debt authorization
Germany is readying stimulus measures requiring about 156 billion euros ($166.83 billion) in net new borrowing and additional debt authorization of up to 200 billion euros to fight the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak, according to a draft l…
Bulgarian Orthodox Church tells faithful to pray at home to curb coronavirus
Bulgaria’s main Orthodox Church urged Christians on Saturday to stay away from churches and pray at home as the Balkan country tightens restrictive measures to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Dutch coronavirus cases up by 637 to 3,631, deaths up 30 to 136
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Netherlands has risen by 637 to a total of 3,631, Dutch health authorities said in their daily update on Saturday, with 30 new deaths.
Iran’s coronavirus deaths rise to 1,556, infections exceed 20,000: health ministry
Iran’s death toll from the coronavirus outbreak rose by more than 100 to 1,556 on Saturday and the total number of people infected now exceeds 20,000, a health ministry official said.
Loot in the boot: British police nab toilet paper thieves
British police said on Saturday they had discovered a haul of stolen toilet paper and hand wash products – in short supply due to the spread of coronavirus – after stopping a vehicle that had also been stolen.
Portugal’s death toll from coronavirus doubles to 12
The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Portugal doubled overnight to 12, the country’s national health authority DGS said on Saturday.
