Latest on the spread of coronavirus around the world
The world’s richest nations poured unprecedented aid into the global economy as coronavirus cases ballooned in the new epicentre Europe, with the number of deaths in Italy outstripping those in mainland China, where the virus originated.
Malaysia seeks Rohingya for coronavirus checks after mosque outbreak: sources
Malaysian authorities are trying to track down an estimated 2,000 Rohingya who attended a Muslim religious gathering that led to a spike in coronavirus cases across Southeast Asia, a security source and two other people familiar with the matter said.
Adviser to Hong Kong on coronavirus pulls controversial column, apologizes
An adviser to the Hong Kong government has withdrawn a column he co-authored in which he said it was acceptable to refer to the coronavirus as the “Wuhan coronavirus” and there was no evidence to support allegations the disease came from the United Sta…
UK braces for coronavirus shut down as London stations close
The United Kingdom was bracing on Thursday for the virtual shut down of London as underground train stations across the capital closed and Prime Minister Boris Johnson mulled tougher measures to tackle the coronavirus crisis.
Up to 20,000 UK military personnel to go on standby for coronavirus
Up to 20,000 British military service personnel will be put on standby to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak, the defence ministry said on Thursday.
State visit to UK by Japan emperor postponed: Buckingham Palace
A planned state visit to Britain by the emperor and empress of Japan in June has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday.
Japan panel to say some schools can open after coronavirus closure: expert
An expert panel guiding Japan’s coronavirus response is due to recommend on Thursday that some schools can reopen though mass gatherings that could reignite the coronavirus outbreak should still be avoided.
Australia closes borders to coronavirus, pumps $56 billion into economy
Australia is closing its borders to foreigners and pumping about A$100 billion ($56 billion) into the economy as it seeks to minimize the blow from the coronavirus epidemic.
Austrian province of Tyrol on lockdown
Austria’s province of Tyrol, a popular tourist region with a population of 750,000, imposed a lockdown from Thursday until April 5 to curb the spread of coronavirus, the local government said.
Taiwan airlines to get $1.6 billion help, more stimulus may be coming
Taiwan will help its hard-hit airline industry access T$50 billion ($1.6 billion) in financing, and does not rule out further economic stimulus to help during the coronavirus outbreak, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Thursday.
