Egypt bars entry of Qatari nationals over coronavirus fears
Egypt has decided to bar the entry of Qatari nationals, including those who have valid residency in Egypt, amid fears over the coronavirus, the cabinet said on Wednesday.
Coronavirus has spread to nearly all Iran provinces: president
Coronavirus has spread to almost all of Iran’s provinces but the country will get through the outbreak with a “minimum” number of deaths, President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday.
China approves use of Roche drug in battle against coronavirus complications
China has approved the use of Swiss drugmaker Roche’s anti-inflammation drug Actemra for patients who develop severe complications from the coronavirus as it urgently hunts for new ways to combat the deadly infection that is spreading worldwide.
Evangelical service in eastern France is center of new virus outbreak
French authorities have asked people who took part in an Evangelical Lent celebration in eastern France last month to limit social contact after 10 new confirmed coronavirus infections were traced to the event.
What you need to know about coronavirus right now
Central bankers from Tokyo to Frankfurt are under growing market pressure to follow the U.S. Federal Reserve’s 0.5 percentage point rate cut – even if the surprise move on Tuesday fell way short of its aim of shoring up confidence in the economy.
China says Hubei virus control and prevention still heavy task
The task of controlling and preventing the spread of the coronavirus in Hubei province, origin of the global outbreak, is still heavy, the ruling Communist Party’s Politburo said on Wednesday, according to state television.
India’s coronavirus cases rise to 28, including 16 Italians
Sixteen Italians in India have tested positive for coronavirus, the Indian health minister said on Wednesday, as the total number of known cases in the country rose sharply to 28.
Italy may close schools all over country due to coronavirus: government source
The Italian government is considering closing schools all over the country due to its coronavirus outbreak, but no decision has been taken yet, a government source said on Wednesday.
Iran has 92 coronavirus deaths, 2,922 infections: health ministry
Ninety-two people have died in Iran from the novel coronavirus and 2,922 have been infected, Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur announced on state TV on Wednesday.
Serbia’s president calls general election for April 26
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday called a general election for April 26, a vote seen as important for his Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) to cement its hold on power.
