Confirmed Dutch coronavirus infections rise by 155 to 959, two more deaths
The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the Netherlands rose by 155 to 959, Dutch health authorities said on Saturday.
Multiple rockets hit Iraq’s Taji base for second time in a week
Several Iraqi air defense servicemen were critically wounded on Saturday as multiple rockets hit a military base which houses U.S.-led coalition troops, in the second such strike in a week, the Iraqi military said.
Vietnam’s coronavirus cases jump to 53 – health ministry
Vietnam on Saturday confirmed five more cases of the coronavirus, including a British, a Czech and three Vietnamese citizens, bringing the country’s total cases to 53.
Rwanda confirms first case of coronavirus – health ministry
Rwanda has confirmed its first case of coronavirus, an Indian citizen who arrived in the East African nation from Mumbai on March 8, the Health Ministry said on Saturday.
Japan PM says no need to declare emergency due to coronavirus
Japan’s coronavirus outbreak is not at a stage that requires the government to declare an emergency, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Saturday.
Beijing city government says imported coronavirus cases to cover all treatment fees
Beijing’s city government said on Saturday that patients with imported coronavirus will have to cover all treatment fees if they are not enrolled for basic health insurance.
Poland cannot rule out delaying presidential election: minister
Poland cannot rule out postponing a presidential election set for May because of the coronavirus pandemic, although no such decisions have been taken up to date, Deputy Internal Affairs Minister Pawel Szefernaker said on Saturday.
World closes borders, restricts travel to contain coronavirus spread
Countries around the world on Saturday continued to close borders, impose strict entry and quarantine requirements and restrict large gatherings in efforts to contain the spread of the new coronavirus.
Norway advises against all foreign travel amid virus outbreak
Norway advised its citizens on Saturday not to travel abroad for the next month and urged Norwegians outside the country to consider returning home as soon as possible due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Czech government closes most shops, restaurants to fight coronavirus
The Czech government said it was shutting most shops and restaurants on Saturday for 10 days as part of measures to contain the spread of the new coronavirus.
