Belgian home nurse battles on multiple fronts as coronavirus spreads
After visiting about 20 chronically ill patients in a day, Hajar Atila, a Belgian home nurse, leaves her clothes in her garage and takes a shower before stepping into her home and cuddling her children.
U.S. could be next ‘virus epicenter’ as India locks down, global recession looms
The United States could become the global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, as India announced a full 24-hour, nationwide lockdown in the world’s second-most populous country.
EU close to deal on face masks against coronavirus, after month of searching
The European Commission said on Tuesday it is close to securing deals with suppliers of face masks, goggles, overalls and other gear to help meet an EU shortage of equipment essential to protect medical staff in the fight against the coronavirus.
Cambodia reports four new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 91
Cambodia reported four new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, bringing the total to 91, the health ministry said.
South Korea says Trump asked for equipment to fight coronavirus
President Donald Trump asked South Korea to send medical equipment to the United States to fight the coronavirus, promising to help Korean companies gain U.S. government approval, South Korea’s presidential office said.
Coronavirus death toll in UK jumps by 87 to 422
A further 87 people have died in the United Kingdom after testing positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of deaths to 422, the government said on Tuesday.
EU economics chief Gentiloni in precautionary self-isolation over virus
The European Union’s economics commissioner Paolo Gentiloni is in self-isolation after a member of his staff showed symptoms of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, his office said on Tuesday.
Norway extends coronavirus restrictions until April 13
Norway on Tuesday extended restrictions on a range of public and private institutions due to the coronavirus pandemic until April 13, including the closure of schools and nurseries.
Russia to close nightclubs, cinemas amid coronavirus
Russian government has told the country’s regions to close nightclubs and cinemas to slow the spread of the coronavirus, it said in a statement on Tuesday.
Saudi reports first coronavirus death, UAE gears up for lockdown
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday reported its first death from the coronavirus, a 51-year-old Afghani resident, while the United Arab Emirates’ main airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi said they would suspend all passenger flights from midnight.
