Germany reports first two deaths from coronavirus
Germany confirmed its first two deaths from the coronavirus on Monday and the overall number of new infections rose by more than 200, in the latest signs that the epidemic is spreading rapidly in Europe’s largest economy.
Fifth UK patient has died from coronavirus
A fifth person in the United Kingdom has died after contracting coronavirus, the health service said.
Iraq calls on citizens to avoid visiting sacred cities and sites
Iraq has banned all public gatherings and called on citizens to avoid visiting sacred cities and sites to stop the spread of the coronavirus, an official statement said on Monday.
White House invites Wall Street executives for coronavirus meeting – source
The Trump administration has invited top Wall Street executives to meet at the White House on Wednesday to discuss the coronavirus, a person familiar with the plan said on Monday as stocks dropped amid concerns over the growing outbreak.
Fifth UK patient has died from coronavirus
A fifth person in the United Kingdom has died after contracting coronavirus, the health service said.
UK says people with minor symptoms will be asked to self-isolate soon
People with only minor symptoms will be asked to self-isolate in the next phase of the British government’s plan to tackle coronavirus, England’s chief medical officer said on Monday.
Playtech closes Snaitech units in Italy amid coronavirus hit
Gambling software maker Playtech said on Monday its Snaitech betting units in Italy will remain closed until April 3, as per the government’s decree on all betting shops, arcades and bingo halls to halt the coronavirus spread.
Czechs starts border checks of foreigners suspected of having coronavirus
The Czech government will start border checks of arriving foreign travelers suspected of having coronavirus, Interior Minister Jan Hamacek said on Monday.
In era of coronavirus, Greek church says Holy Communion will carry on
Greece’s Orthodox Church said that Holy Communion, the partaking of wine soaked in bread from the same chalice for atonement from sins, would continue despite the coronavirus outbreak.
A day without women: Strikes across Latin America follow huge rallies
Latin American women stayed away from offices, schools and government offices on Monday to join a second day of marches to protest against gender violence, inequality and restricted rights.
