Some U.S. embassies suspend routine visa services over coronavirus
A number of U.S. embassies around the world will suspend routine visa services due to coronavirus precautions, the U.S. Embassy in South Korea said in a statement on Wednesday.
Malaysia travel ban, virus pushes Singapore closer to first recession in two decades
Singapore is edging towards its first full-year recession in nearly two decades as neighboring Malaysia’s travel ban cuts off a key source of labor and the coronavirus pandemic hits the economy, firming the case for the central bank to loosen policy.
Singapore is getting food supplies despite Malaysia’s virus curbs
Most of Singapore’s wholesalers and retailers received their supply of fresh food even after neighboring Malaysia implemented movement restrictions to stop the spread of the coronavirus, a Singapore minister said on Wednesday.
British schools struggle to stay open amid coronavirus outbreak
Schools across Britain were struggling to stay open on Wednesday, with some forced to partially or fully close due to the spread of coronavirus as pressure builds on the government to make a formal announcement that they should shut.
Malta to stop all incoming flights from Saturday
Malta will stop all incoming passenger flights on Saturday and only allow cargo, humanitarian and repatriation flights to land to stop the spread of coronavirus, officials said on Wednesday.
Indian guru’s tips to ward off coronavirus anger health professionals
Indian healthcare professionals are questioning claims by popular yoga guru and entrepreneur Baba Ramdev who said he has found an ayurvedic remedy that would help ward off coronavirus.
Israel’s confirmed coronavirus cases jump by 40 percent in 24 hours
Confirmed coronavirus cases in Israel have jumped by 40 percent to 427 in the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday, predicting a steeper rise as mass-testing is implemented.
China says within its rights to bar U.S. reporters from Hong Kong
China defended its decision on Wednesday to expel American journalists from three U.S. newspapers and bar them even from working in Hong Kong, saying the measure falls within the central government’s purview over diplomatic affairs.
Poland to receive protective gear, tests from China to fight coronavirus
Poland will receive more than 10,000 test kits and tens of thousands of other protective items such as masks, goggles and shoe covers from China to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak, Poland’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement late on Wednesday.
Some U.S. embassies suspend routine visa services over coronavirus: U.S. Embassy in Seoul
A number of U.S. embassies around the world will suspend routine visa services due to coronavirus precautions, the U.S. Embassy in South Korea said on Wednesday.
