Merkel tells Germans to stay home until after Easter to beat virus
Germany will extend social distancing measures introduced last month to slow the spread of the coronavirus to April 19 and the government will re-evaluate the situation after the Easter holiday, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday.
Spain’s coronavirus cases top 100,000 as masks, sanitiser flown in
Two planes packed with protective equipment arrived to restock Spain’s overloaded public health system on Wednesday as its confirmed coronavirus cases rose beyond 100,000 and it recorded its biggest one-day death toll from the outbreak.
COVID-19 infections growing exponentially, deaths nearing 50,000: WHO
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) voiced deep concern on Wednesday about “the rapid escalation and global spread” of COVID-19 cases from the new coronavirus, which has now reached 205 countries and territories.
Trump warns Iran against possible ‘sneak attack’ on U.S. in Iraq
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran or its proxies planned a sneak attack on U.S. targets in Iraq, and warned they would pay a “very heavy price” but gave no details.
Coronavirus stokes tensions between Erdogan and Istanbul’s mayor
The coronavirus pandemic has rekindled rivalry in Turkey between President Tayyip Erdogan and Istanbul’s opposition mayor, with disputes over fundraising and a potential lockdown possibly endangering a coordinated effort to combat the outbreak.
Israelis told to wear face masks in public, mark religious holidays with close family only
All Israelis should wear face masks while in public as a precaution against the coronavirus, and upcoming Jewish, Muslim and Christian holidays should be marked only with immediate family, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday.
One Brazilian minister shines as coronavirus clobbers Bolsonaro
As criticism has grown over President Jair Bolsonaro’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, many Brazilians are turning to another voice for guidance and reassurance.
Italy coronavirus death rate slows but studies suggest true tally higher
Italy’s daily death toll from coronavirus on Wednesday was the lowest for six days, authorities said, but the overall number of new infections grew and the government extended a national lockdown until at least the middle of April.
Tommy the robot nurse helps keep Italy doctors safe from coronavirus
He doesn’t wear a mask but he is helping save lives from coronavirus just the same. Meet Tommy, the robot nurse.
Testing of frontline staff to reach 100,000s in coming weeks- English medical boss
Testing of frontline staff will go from the thousands to hundreds of thousands within the coming weeks, Public Health England’s Medical Director Yvonne Doyle said on Wednesday.
