‘Preparing for war’: Africans scramble for groceries
Alarmed consumers thronged markets across Africa on Tuesday, many in masks and gloves, to stock up as the coronavirus spread on the world’s poorest continent.
Bags packed, Malaysians stream into Singapore ahead of coronavirus travel ban
Thousands of Malaysian commuters, many with suitcases stuffed with clothes, crossed into neighbouring Singapore on Tuesday evening, prepared for at least two weeks away from home, hours before their country starts to seal its borders.
Armenia declares one-month state of emergency for coronavirus
Armenia on Monday declared a state of emergency until April 14 to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, and postponed a referendum on changes to the Constitutional Court until after the emergency.
Israel to award companies grants for coronavirus research
The government will grant Israeli companies an initial amount of 50 million shekels ($13 million) for research and development of products and technologies to help fight Covid-19.
Indonesia confirms 38 more coronavirus cases, total rises to 172
Indonesia has confirmed 38 new coronavirus cases in the past two days, bringing the total number of infections to 172, with 5 recorded deaths, health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said on Tuesday.
Lesotho leader’s wife’s murder trial postponed to April 14
The wife of Lesotho’s prime minister appeared in court on Tuesday, accused of murdering the premier’s previous wife, but the trial was postponed until April 14 because prosecutors were not ready to proceed with the case.
Little-known ex-governor nominated as Iraqi PM, Shi’ite groups object
Iraq’s president named little-known former regional governor Adnan al-Zurfi as prime minister-designate on Tuesday in another bid to overcome months of unrest and deadlock, but powerful Shi’ite blocs quickly lined up to reject his nomination.
Spain turns back cars from land borders as coronavirus death toll nears 500
Spain set up police checks at its land borders with France and Portugal on Tuesday and turned back foreigners attempting to enter, part of strict measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Europe’s second hardest-hit country.
Pakistan reports first death from coronavirus, health ministry says
Pakistan’s health ministry said on Wednesday that a coronavirus infected person had died.
Facebook to award $100 million in 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.
