Japan govt: No plans at moment to extend state of emergency to other regions
Japan’s government said on Monday it saw no reason at the moment to extend its state of emergency beyond Tokyo and a handful of other cities around the country.
Tokyo governor Koike, a PM Abe rival, takes tough stance on coronavirus
With blunt warnings, flip-charts and daily online briefings, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has been delivering a tough message to the Japanese capital’s residents and shops: stay home and shut down to avert an explosive outbreak of the coronavirus.
Some Spaniards head back to work in face masks as country loosens lockdown
Spaniards at the country’s main transport hubs were handed face masks on a rainy Monday morning as the government relaxed some of the tough lockdown measures designed to rein in the coronavirus health crisis which has claimed nearly 17,000 lives.
Russian border becomes China’s frontline in fight against second virus wave
China’s northeastern border with Russia has become a frontline in the fight against a resurgence of the coronavirus epidemic as new daily cases rose to the highest in nearly six weeks – with more than 90% involving people coming from abroad.
Philippines records 18 new coronavirus deaths, 284 more cases
The Philippine health ministry on Monday reported 18 new coronavirus deaths and 284 additional infections.
Exclusive: South Korea to ship 600,000 coronavirus testing kits to U.S. on Tuesday – source
South Korea plans to send 600,000 coronavirus testing kits to the United States on Tuesday in the first such shipment following a request from U.S. President Donald Trump, a Seoul official told Reuters on Monday.
India, Pakistan plan to restart some economic activity during coronavirus lockdown
India and Pakistan are planning to partially reopen their economies to minimise the cost of restrictive measures imposed to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus, officials in the two countries said on Monday.
South Korea reports more recovered coronavirus patients testing positive again
South Korea reported on Monday that at least 116 people initially cleared of the new coronavirus had tested positive again, although officials suggested they would soon look at easing strict recommendations aimed at preventing new outbreaks.
With plastic sheets, Japan’s convenience stores target social distancing
Some of Japan’s ubiquitous convenience stores have taken a novel approach to social distancing by hanging plastic sheets from the ceiling to provide a barrier between customers and staff at the cash register during the coronavirus pandemic.
Number of people crossing China borders cut 90% as part of virus efforts: official
China has reduced the number of people crossing its borders by 90% as part of its efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, an immigration official said on Monday.
