Coronavirus concerns overshadow Olympic flame arrival in Japan
An Olympic cauldron was ignited in Japan on Friday with a flame carried from Greece, with officials again pledging the Tokyo 2020 Games will proceed despite mounting pressure to halt the world’s biggest sporting event due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Unity will help Iran overcome coronavirus, Rouhani says
Iranians will overcome a coronavirus outbreak with unity, President Hassan Rouhani said in a televised speech on Friday, praising doctors and nurses for their courage in fighting the disease that has killed 1,284 in the Middle East country.
Malaysia to deploy army amid movement curbs to contain coronavirus
Malaysia will deploy the army from Sunday to assist police in enforcing a restricted movement order aimed at reining in the spread of a coronavirus, the government said.
Foreign ministers of South Korea, China, Japan support Tokyo holding ‘complete’ Olympics – Seoul
The foreign ministers of South Korea, China and Japan expressed their support for Tokyo to host “complete” Tokyo Olympics at a video conference held on Friday, South Korea’s foreign ministry said.
Whole Foods’ New York employee tests positive for coronavirus
A Whole Foods Market employee working at one of its grocery stores in New York City tested positive for the coronavirus and was placed in quarantine, a spokeswoman for the Amazon.com Inc-owned company said on Thursday.
Factbox: Coronavirus hits U.S. Congress, with first cases, quarantines
The first two members of the U.S. Congress have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and at least 22 others have said they are self-quarantining, many because of exposure to the two congressmen, even as lawmakers scramble to pass more legislation…
China reports record number of imported coronavirus cases
China’s imported coronavirus cases have risen to a record level, according to data released on Friday, with infected travellers reaching ever more provinces adding to pressure on authorities to step up tough entry rules and health protocols.
Australia delays budget as coronavirus appears among cruise passengers
Australia on Friday delayed its federal budget by five months to October saying the coronavirus pandemic made it impossible to make sensible economic forecasts, as it prepared to dramatically expand its stimulus spending to avoid recession.
Delayed by sanctions, border checks, first medical aid trickles into North Korea
The first shipments of international medical aid are due to arrive at North Korea’s borders this week to shore up its defenses against the coronavirus, but strict border controls could mean the stream of supplies remains a trickle.
South Korea discusses coronavirus with China, Japan; plans to quarantine Europe entries
The foreign ministers of South Korea, China and Japan held a video conference on Friday to discuss cooperation on the coronavirus pandemic amid growing concern over the number of infected people arriving in their countries from overseas.
