Germany’s Merkel could meet unions, employers to discuss virus: sources
The German government is planning a meeting of Chancellor Angela Merkel with representatives of unions and employers on Friday to discuss the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, two government sources told Reuters on Tuesday.
Sixth person dies in United Kingdom from coronavirus
The death toll in the United Kingdom from the coronavirus outbreak has risen to six, British health officials said on Tuesday.
At least one dead in explosion at Barcelona chemical plant
At least one person has died in an explosion at a chemical plant in the Barcelona neighborhood of La Verneda, local emergency services said in a tweet on Tuesday.
Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in UK rises to 373
The number of people testing positive for coronavirus in the United Kingdom has risen to 373, up from 319 the day before, health officials said on Tuesday.
Hong Kong denies ‘slavery’ as prisoners work nights to make face masks
KUALA LUMPUR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Hong Kong prison authorities rejected criticism of “modern slavery” on Tuesday as female inmates started working night shifts to produce millions of face masks after the fast-spreading coronavirus triggered s…
Spain bans events with more than 1,000 people in coronavirus risk zones
Spain’s government has banned all public events with an attendance of more than 1,000 people in Madrid, two areas in the Basque Country and La Rioja in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus, Health Minister Salvador Illa said on Tuesday.
Families mark first anniversary of Ethiopian 737 MAX crash
Families who lost loved ones aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 visited the crash site on Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of the tragedy, a day after interim results of a probe focused on faulty systems on the Boeing 737 MAX jet.
No coronavirus found on Marseille cruise ship passengers: port authority
Tests carried out on two passengers from a cruise ship currently near the French port city of Marseille showed a negative result for the coronavirus, said a spokesman for the Marseille port authority.
Catholic Italy adapts to religion in a time of coronavirus
It’s hard being a Catholic in Italy these days.
Austria says it will deny entry to arrivals from Italy over coronavirus
Austria is introducing border checks and will deny entry to people arriving from Italy, drastically stepping up measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said on Tuesday.
