Number of UK coronavirus cases rises by 30% to 273
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the United Kingdom has risen by 64 to 273, the Department of Health and Social Care said on Sunday, a leap of 30% and the biggest one-day increase so far.
UK advises against travel to northern Italy amid coronavirus outbreak
Britain on Sunday advises citizens against all but essential travel to a number of areas in northern Italy because of the spread of coronavirus there.
Egypt reports first coronavirus fatality as German tourist dies
Egypt reported its first fatality from the coronavirus on Sunday, with the Health Ministry saying a 60-year-old German tourist, who had arrived in the country seven days ago and was taken to hospital in the Red Sea resort of Hurghada, had died.
Saudi Arabia postpones Saudi Games over coronavirus fears: Al-Arabiya
Saudi Arabia has postponed the Saudi Games, the kingdom’s largest sporting event, until further notice over coronavirus fears, the Al-Arabiya television station said on Sunday, citing the organizing committee.
Thousands march in Spain on women’s day despite coronavirus fears
Thousands of women across Spain marched on Sunday against gender inequality to mark International Women’s Day, despite concerns the gatherings could help the spread of coronavirus.
Saudi Arabia suspends schools, universities over coronavirus fears
Saudi Arabia has announced the suspension of schools, universities and educational institutions over coronavirus fears, starting on Monday until further notice, state media quoted the education minister as saying on Sunday.
Italy locks down millions as its coronavirus deaths jump
Italy ordered a virtual lockdown across much of its wealthy north, including the financial capital Milan, in a drastic new attempt to try to contain a outbreak of coronavirus that saw the number of deaths leap again sharply on Sunday.
Latin American cities hold massive Women’s Day marches
From Buenos Aires to Mexico City, women across Latin America’s biggest cities took to the streets for International Women’s Day on Sunday, spurred by a growing outcry over inequality, femicide and strict abortion controls.
Islamists hurl stones and shoes at Women’s Day marchers in Pakistan
Islamists pelted campaigners with stones, shoes and sticks as they marched through Pakistan’s capital on Sunday to mark International Women’s Day.
Coronavirus deaths in Iraq rise to six: state news agency
Iraq confirmed two further deaths due to the coronavirus, taking the total number to six, the state news agency reported on Sunday.
