Another 28 people die in UK from coronavirus outbreak, total deaths cross 460: Media
Another 28 people have died from the coronavirus outbreak in Britain, taking the overall number of deaths from COVID-19 in the UK to 465, British media reported late on Wednesday, citing a statement from National Health Service (NHS).
France to withdraw all troops from Iraq due to coronavirus outbreak
France will withdraw all troops it has stationed in Iraq until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Armed Forces Ministry said on Wednesday.
Finland restricts movement to and from capital region to reduce coronavirus spread
The Finnish government decided on Wednesday to issue a three-week blockade of the Uusimaa region around Helsinki, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak in Finland, to prevent people from travelling and spreading the virus elsewhere in the country.
Turkey’s coronavirus death toll jumps to 59, with 561 new cases – minister
Turkey’s death toll from the coronavirus increased by 15 to 59 on Wednesday, as the number of confirmed cases rose by 561 to 2,433, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said.
Trump risks blowback from war of words with China over coronavirus
U.S. President Donald Trump and some top aides have repeatedly excoriated China over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, a stance that even some in his administration worry could bring a dangerous backlash from Beijing.
Countries must not squander chance to control coronavirus: WHO
Countries that have locked down their populations to prevent the spread of coronavirus need to put a premium on finding new cases and doing everything they can “to suppress and control” the virus, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.
Coronvirus death toll in England rises by 28 to 414
Another 28 people in England have died after testing positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of deaths to 414, the country’s health service said on Wednesday.
Tempers rise in U.S. Senate as vote nears on $2 trillion coronavirus bill
U.S. senators were set to vote on Wednesday on a $2 trillion bipartisan package of legislation to alleviate the devastating economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, although critics from the right and left threatened to hold up the bill.
Saudi-led coalition supports Yemeni government acceptance of U.N. call for ceasefire – SPA
The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said on Wednesday that it supports the Yemeni government decision to accept the United Nations Secretary-General’s call for a ceasefire in Yemen to combat the spread of coronavirus, state news agency SPA report…
Erdogan says Turkey will overcome coronavirus in 2-3 weeks; school closures extended
Turkey will overcome the coronavirus outbreak in two to three weeks through good measures, with as little damage as possible, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday, as Ankara extended the closure of all schools until April 30.
