Coronavirus thumps Brazil, prompting nationwide cries of ‘Bolsonaro Out!’
The coronavirus outbreak hammered Brazil on Wednesday, crushing local markets, infecting more members of the country’s political elite and prompting loud protests against President Jair Bolsonaro, whose son waded into a diplomatic spat with China.
Panama, Honduras report increases in coroanvirus infections
Panama on Wednesday had registered 109 cases of coronavirus infection in total, up from 86 one day earlier, health minister Rosario Turner told a news conference.
Mexican migrant shelters brace for coronavirus amid border uncertainty
Mexican authorities and migrant shelters along the U.S. border are racing to respond to the coronavirus as fears mount that they will be overwhelmed by an intensification of the Trump administration’s hardline immigration policies.
New Zealand coronavirus cases rises to 28, with 8 more people confirmed
New Zealand on Thursday confirmed eight new cases of coronavirus linked to overseas travel, taking the total number of infections to 28.
Japan’s Hokkaido to end state of emergency over coronavirus
Japan’s Hokkaido, the nation’s prefecture with the highest number of coronavirus infections, will end its state of emergency over the epidemic on Thursday, the prefecture governor, Naomichi Suzuki, said.
Slovenia plans to ban public gatherings, delay loan repayments
Slovenia plans to impose a ban on socializing in public spaces from Friday to slow the spread of coronavirus, Interior Minister Ales Hojs told national TV Slovenia late on Wednesday.
El Salvador suspends deportations from U.S., Mexico over coronavirus
El Salvador said on Wednesday it had suspended deportation flights of its nationals from the United States and Mexico until further notice in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus, following a similar step by Guatemala a day earlier.
Loud protests ring out in Brazil over Bolsonaro’s coronavirus response
Loud protests rang out across Brazilian cities on Wednesday over the far-right president’s handling of the mounting coronavirus crisis, with cries of “Get out Bolsonaro” heard in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia.
More Mexican migrants crossing U.S. border amid closure fears, shelters say
The number of Mexicans crossing illegally into the United States has risen over the past week, migrant shelters said, in part driven by rumors the United States will seal the border as it seeks to fight the coronavirus spread.
UAE blocks non-Emiratis over coronavirus; Saudis cut budget
The United Arab Emirates imposed sweeping entry restrictions meant to curb the coronavirus outbreak, barring residents currently outside the country from returning for at least two weeks and pausing issuance of new work permits and visas on arrival.
