Poland to begin lifting some restrictions from April 19
Poland will gradually lift lockdown measures imposed to contain the novel coronavirus from April 19, starting with restrictions on shops, the government said on Tuesday, as it prepares to hold presidential elections by post on May 10.
Taiwan reports no new coronavirus cases for first time in a month
Taiwan on Tuesday reported no new cases of the coronavirus for the first time in more than a month, in the latest sign that the island’s early and effective prevention methods have paid off.
Russia’s coronavirus cases surpass 20,000 in record daily rise
Russia on Tuesday reported 2,774 new cases of the coronavirus, a record daily rise, bringing its overall nationwide tally to 21,102, the country’s coronavirus response centre said.
Taiwan’s largest airline in the spotlight over China name confusion
Taiwan’s largest carrier, China Airlines, has become the latest focus of political angst on the island about identity and its relationship with China amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Philippines ramps up coronavirus testing to find thousands of unknown infections
The Philippines introduced a more aggressive testing programme for the coronavirus on Tuesday to locate as many as 15,000 unknown infections, despite having implemented some of Asia’s strictest and earliest lockdown measures.
Thai grocery trucks get new life from coronavirus shutdown
Cries of “Food, here comes the food,” echoed through a Bangkok neighbourhood as Wannapa Yarnsarn’s truck arrived with everything from mangoes and dried chillies to fresh pork for sale.
Australia jobless rate to spike but coronavirus restrictions to remain
Australia’s jobless rate is forecast to spike to the highest level in a quarter of a century because of the coronavirus pandemic, but officials said on Tuesday it was still too soon to let up on social restrictions that are curbing economic growth.
Lonely times to be a new Mum as UK coronavirus lockdown halts normal life
Kimberley Hutton went to hospital to have a baby in the middle of March, stayed for a week, and returned to a world completely changed.
Merkel’s party likely to delay leadership vote until Dec: CDU chief
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) will likely delay the election of a new leader until December due to the coronavirus, current leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer was quoted as saying on Tuesday.
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:
