WHO urges Europe to take ‘boldest’ actions against COVID-19 epidemic
Every country in Europe should be taking the “boldest” actions possible to try to halt or slow the epidemic of COVID-19 disease caused by the new coronavirus, the World Health Organization’s European director said on Tuesday.
UK health service to cancel all routine surgery
Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) has announced plans to cancel all routine surgery for three months and to send home as many patients as possible to free up staff and beds to deal with the spread of the coronavirus.
India shuts Taj Mahal; Pakistan cases rise after quarantine errors
India closed the Taj Mahal, its principal tourist site, and the financial hub of Mumbai ordered offices providing non-essential services to keep half their staff at home in increased measures to curb the coronavirus in South Asia.
North Macedonia postpones April 12 election over coronavirus
North Macedonia’s political parties have decided to postpone an April 12 parliamentary election due to the coronavirus outbreak, Zoran Zaev, the head of the ruling Social Democrats and former prime minister, said on Tuesday.
Finland to restrict traffic over its borders
Finland will start heavily restricting traffic over its borders on Thursday in an attempt to contain the coronavirus outbreak, Interior Minister Maria Ohisalo said.
Facebook to award $100 mln in cash grants, ad credits to small businesses
Facebook Inc said Tuesday it plans to award $100 million in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 small businesses in over 30 countries to address the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
How mass pilgrimage at Malaysian mosque became coronavirus hotspot
Worshippers slept in packed tents outside the golden-domed mosque, waking before dawn to kneel on rows of prayer mats laid out in its cavernous central hall. All the while, the coronavirus was passing unnoticed among the guests.
Queen Elizabeth cancels parties, heads to Windsor Castle over virus
Queen Elizabeth canceled her annual garden parties and will leave London for Windsor Castle earlier than planned because of the coronavirus outbreak, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday.
Britons should stop all non-essential travel globally: foreign minister
British foreign minister Dominic Raab advised British nationals on Tuesday to stop all non-essential travel globally for the next 30 days, the latest stringent measure taken by the government to try to stem a growing coronavirus outbreak.
South Africa quarantines cruise liner after suspected coronavirus case
South Africa is holding the cruise liner, MV AidAmira, and a cargo vessel off Cape Town’s port limits after a crew member onboard one of the vessels showed signs of coronavirus, national ports operator Transnet said on Tuesday.
