Turkey says air, land travel halted to and from Azerbaijan
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his Azeri counterpart Ilham Aliyev agreed in a phone call on Saturday to temporarily halt air and land travel between the two countries, excluding cargo, Turkey’s communications directorate said.
Coronavirus cases in South Africa now at 38, says health ministry
South Africa’s total number of coronavirus infections rose to 38 on Saturday, from 24 a day earlier, the health ministry said.
Germany, under EU pressure, amends decree on exports of protective equipment
Germany said on Saturday that, in agreement with the European Commission, it was amending a decree issued earlier this month that required a government agency to approve exports of protective equipment such as masks, goggles and gloves.
Self-isolate if you’re returning from Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Germany says
Germany on Saturday urged people returning from Italy, Switzerland and Austria to self-isolate for up to two weeks to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Spain to be under lockdown from Monday – draft
The Spanish government plans to put the country’s 47 million inhabitants under lockdown from Monday as part of a 15-day state of emergency plan to combat the coronavirus, a draft of an official decree seen by Reuters showed.
Italy tightens workplace rules in coronavirus crisis
Italy agreed a series of measures on Saturday to improve health controls in factories, offices and other workplaces that have been allowed to stay open during the country’s coronavirus lockdown.
Indonesia capital shuts schools as coronavirus cases spread
Indonesia’s capital city will close all schools and order remote teaching for at least two weeks to curb the spread of coronavirus, Jakarta’s governor said on Saturday, as the first cases were also reported in other parts of the archipelago.
Indonesia transport minister has coronavirus – government official
Indonesian Transport Minister Budi Karya Sumadi has been hospitalized in Jakarta after he contracted coronavirus, a senior government official told a news conference on Saturday.
Greece reports two more coronavirus fatalities, suspends all flights to Italy
Greece said on Saturday it would suspend all flights that were still operating to and from Italy, after reporting two more fatalities from the coronavirus, raising the total number of deaths in the country to three.
UAE shuts Louvre Abu Dhabi, cancels events and flights due to coronavirus
The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday it was shutting major tourism and cultural venues, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum and the Ferrari World theme park, from March 15-31, as Gulf states stepped up measures against coronavirus.
