France reports 231 more coronavirus deaths, bringing total to 1,331
French health authorities reported 231 new deaths from coronavirus on Wednesday, taking the total to 1,331.
Saudis tighten anti-virus curfew, UAE closures leave travellers stranded
Saudi Arabia reported its second coronavirus death and tightened a nationwide curfew on Wednesday, barring entry to and exit from the capital Riyadh and the holy cities of Mecca and Medina as well as movement between all provinces.
Lock ’em up or let ’em out? Coronavirus prompts wave of prisoner releases
The rapid spread of coronavirus is piling pressure on criminal justice systems globally and has led to a flood of prisoner releases, with the United States, Canada and Germany joining Iran in releasing thousands of detainees.
Libya battles escalate as coronavirus arrives in country
An intense bombardment shook Tripoli on Wednesday as new battles erupted around the capital hours after Libya reported its first case of coronavirus and despite U.N. calls for ceasefires around the world during the epidemic.
Albania declares 30-day emergency to stop coronavirus outbreak
Albania declared the coronavirus a “natural calamity” on Wednesday, giving the authorities 30-day emergency powers to search houses, stop free movement and ban strikes in an effort to break the chain of an outbreak that has killed five so far.
Spain’s coronavirus death toll overtakes China’s
Spain struggled to cope on Wednesday with a mounting coronavirus crisis as its death toll exceeded China’s with another 738 lives lost in a single day, and a third senior government minister was diagnosed with the virus.
G7 finance minister agree priorities for coronavirus response: UK’s Raab
British foreign minister Dominic Raab and his G7 counterparts agreed their priorities for the response to the coronavirus pandemic in a virtual meeting on Wednesday, including the protection of the world economy.
Erdogan says Turkey will overcome coronavirus in two-three weeks through measures
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, adding that he expected patience, understanding and support from Turks in the proc…
UK struggling with coronavirus tests amid global shortage
Testing as many people as possible for the coronavirus is vitally important but a global shortage of the materials needed is causing a supply bottleneck, British medical authorities said on Wednesday.
Italian PM Conte promises to boost coronavirus support package
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte pledged additional support for the economy on Wednesday that could double the 25 billion euro ($27 billion) package announced earlier this month to deal with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
