Factbox: The projection that changed Britain’s coronavirus policy
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled much more stringent measures to tackle the coronavirus outbreak after new research indicated a quarter of a million people would have died under previous plans to control the spread of pandemic.
Top epidemiologist: UK had no time to lose on coronavirus battle
One of Britain’s top epidemiologists said on Tuesday that the British government got the timing of its coronavirus strategy about right but that there was no time to lose on moving to more stringent measures.
Top epidemiologist: UK had no time to lose on coronavirus battle
One of Britain’s top epidemiologists said on Tuesday that the British government got the timing of its coronavirus strategy about right but that there was no time to lose on moving to more stringent measures.
Saudi Arabia suspends prayers at mosques over coronavirus
Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that mosques would no longer accept worshippers for the customary five daily prayers and the weekly Friday prayer, in exceptional measures intended to help limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Saudi Arabia suspends prayers at mosques over coronavirus
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that mosques would no longer receive worshippers for the customary five daily prayers or the weekly Friday congregation, aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus which has infected 171 people.
France says it expects health professionals to get masks by week-end
All health professionals in France are expected to be supplied with respiratory masks in the next two days, the French health minister said on Tuesday, after the government ordered a requisition of the protective gear to try and combat shortages.
France says it expects health professionals to get masks by week-end
All health professionals in France are expected to be supplied with respiratory masks in the next two days, the French health minister said on Tuesday, after the government ordered a requisition of the protective gear to try and combat shortages.
Tunisian police break up ram fight that broke coronavirus crowd rules
Tunisian police used tear gas to disperse dozens of youths at a traditional ram fight on Tuesday because it broke coronavirus rules against crowds, the local Mosaique FM radio reported.
Tunisian police break up ram fight that broke coronavirus crowd rules
Tunisian police used tear gas to disperse dozens of youths at a traditional ram fight on Tuesday because it broke coronavirus rules against crowds, the local Mosaique FM radio reported.
Bulgaria seals off ski resort of Bansko over coronavirus
Bulgaria put its ski resort of Bansko under a two-week lockdown after three people there tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev said.
