Facebook to award $100 mln in cash grants, ad credits to small businesses
Facebook Inc said Tuesday it plans to award $100 million in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 small businesses in over 30 countries to address the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
How mass pilgrimage at Malaysian mosque became coronavirus hotspot
Worshippers slept in packed tents outside the golden-domed mosque, waking before dawn to kneel on rows of prayer mats laid out in its cavernous central hall. All the while, the coronavirus was passing unnoticed among the guests.
Queen Elizabeth cancels parties, heads to Windsor Castle over virus
Queen Elizabeth canceled her annual garden parties and will leave London for Windsor Castle earlier than planned because of the coronavirus outbreak, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday.
Britons should stop all non-essential travel globally: foreign minister
British foreign minister Dominic Raab advised British nationals on Tuesday to stop all non-essential travel globally for the next 30 days, the latest stringent measure taken by the government to try to stem a growing coronavirus outbreak.
South Africa quarantines cruise liner after suspected coronavirus case
South Africa is holding the cruise liner, MV AidAmira, and a cargo vessel off Cape Town’s port limits after a crew member onboard one of the vessels showed signs of coronavirus, national ports operator Transnet said on Tuesday.
UK’s Queen Elizabeth cancels parties, heads to Windsor Castle over coronavirus
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has canceled her annual garden parties and will head to Windsor Castle west of London earlier than usual where she will stay for longer than planned because of the coronavirus outbreak, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday.
UK cinemas close their doors after coronavirus guidance
Leading British cinema chains began shutting their venues on Tuesday in response to the latest guidance on how to try to control the spread of the coronavirus.
Jordanian army guards cities ahead of curfew
Jordan has announced a lockdown beginning on Wednesday, ordering all citizens to stay in their homes apart from emergencies and banning travel between provinces, to fight the coronavirus outbreak.
Church of England suspends public worship over coronavirus
The Church of England said on Tuesday it would suspend public worship to slow the spread of the coronavirus, although churches would remain open for prayer if possible.
Bosnia declares nationwide state of emergency over coronavirus: PM
Bosnia declared a nationwide state of emergency over coronavirus on Tuesday to enable coordination of emergency activities between its two autonomous regions, Prime Minister Zoran Tegeltija said.
