Brazil records first coronavirus death, Bolsonaro awaits new test result
Brazil on Tuesday reported its first confirmed death from the coronavirus outbreak and tests were underway on four other possible COVID-19 fatalities, as Congress canceled a joint session due to mounting fears about the fast-moving disease.
Global powers unleash trillions of dollars to stem spiraling coronavirus crisis
The world’s richest nations prepared more costly measures on Tuesday to combat the global fallout of the coronavirus that has infected tens of thousands of people, triggered social restrictions unseen since World War Two and sent economies spinning tow…
Saudi Arabia to convene virtual G20 leaders summit next week
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it would convene a virtual summit next week bringing together the leaders from the Group of 20 major economies (G20) to address the coronavirus pandemic.
Two rockets fall outside Baghdad’s Green Zone – military
Two rockets fell outside Baghdad’s Green Zone on Tuesday without causing any reported casualties, Iraq’s military said in a statement.
Chile may postpone referendum on new constitution as coronavirus quells protests
Chile may postpone a referendum on a new constitution scheduled for April 26 due to the coronavirus outbreak, Interior Minister Gonzalo Blumel said on Tuesday.
Mexico’s Supreme Court, federal courts to pause work over coronavirus
Mexico’s Supreme Court said in a statement on Tuesday it will suspend its regular court activities from March 18 to April 19 to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Australia and New Zealand cancels ANZAC Day events due to virus
New Zealand and Australia has canceled joint ANZAC Day services at Gallipoli this year due to the coronavirus outbreak, authorities said on Wednesday.
Stress on Brazil health system will peak in April-May – minister
Brazil’s health system will undergo 60-90 days of stress due to the coronavirus outbreak, with peaks in April and May, before the crisis wanes in September or October, the country’s health minister said on Tuesday.
Serbia imposes night curfew, orders elderly indoors
Serbia will ban people older than 70 from leaving their homes at any time and impose a night curfew on almost everyone else in a bid to halt the spread of coronavirus, President Aleksandar Vucic said, adding the measures take effect on Wednesday.
Colombia does not rule out more extreme travel restrictions-minister
Colombia could further restrict international and national flights and limit passenger transport by road in a bid to contain coronavirus, the transport minister said on Tuesday.
