EU finance ministers to hold video call on virus on Monday
European Union finance ministers will meet on Monday to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and measures to restart their economies, but by video call rather than in person.
India’s coronavirus cases at 107 as Modi plans regional response
India on Sunday reported that the number of coronavirus infections had risen to 107, an increase of 23 from the day before, with a western state home to the country’s financial capital the worst hit.
Indonesia president to take coronavirus test as cases top 100
Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Sunday he would get tested for coronavirus, while some of his ministers had also undergone precautionary tests after the Southeast Asian country’s transport minister tested positive for the disease.
Beijing to send all travelers from abroad to central quarantine facility for 14 days
Anyone arriving to Beijing from abroad will be transferred directly to a central quarantine facility for 14 days for observation, a city government official said on Sunday.
Thailand reports 32 new coronavirus cases in biggest single-day rise
Thailand reported 32 new cases of the coronavirus on Sunday in the largest daily jump in infections since the outbreak began, bringing its total tally to 114, health officials said.
Lockdowns, self-isolation and entry bans imposed to fight global coronavirus spread
France and Spain joined Italy in imposing lockdowns on tens of millions of people, Australia ordered self-isolation of arriving foreigners, and Argentina and El Salvador extended entry bans as the world sought to contain the spreading coronavirus.
Papal Easter events to be held without faithful attending, Vatican says
All of Pope Francis’ Easter services next month will be held without the faithful attending due to the coronavirus outbreak, Vatican said on Sunday, in a step believed to be unprecedented in modern times.
American Airlines cutting international flights by 75% amid demand collapse
American Airlines Inc said Saturday it plans to cut 75% of its international flights through May 6 and ground nearly all its widebody fleet, as airlines respond to the global collapse in travel demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump tests negative for coronavirus, extends travel ban to Britain, Ireland
Donald Trump tested negative for the coronavirus, his doctor said on Saturday, as the U.S. president extended a travel ban to Britain and Ireland to try to slow the spread of a pandemic that has shut down much of the daily routine of American life.
Singapore opposition parties urge government against elections amid coronavirus
Singapore’s opposition parties are calling on the government to not hold a general election during the coronavirus outbreak, with one party saying such a move would be “irresponsible”.
