Movement restricted across Italy in dramatic coronavirus crackdown: PM
Movement across Italy will be sharply restricted within hours, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced on Monday, in an unprecedented clampdown aimed at beating the coronavirus in Europe’s worst-affected country.
Saudi Arabia detects another five cases of new coronavirus: state TV
Saudi Arabia’s health ministry said on Monday it has detected five new cases of the new coronavirus, state TV reported.
Tunisia suspends Italy flights
Tunisia will suspend all flights and shipping to Italy except to Rome and bring forward a scheduled school holiday to Thursday from next Monday, the health minister said on Monday.
Burkina Faso confirms first cases of coronavirus
Burkina Faso on Monday reported its first two cases of coronavirus, the health minister said, becoming the sixth country in sub-Saharan Africa affected by the virus.
Turkey issues new arrest warrant for jailed businessman Kavala
A Turkish court issued a new arrest warrant on Monday against Turkish businessman and philanthropist Osman Kavala, who was re-arrested last month after being acquitted in a separate trial, one of his lawyers told Reuters.
Afghan president Ghani to issue decree on Taliban prisoner release, sources say
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani will issue a decree for at least 1,000 Taliban prisoners to be released this week, five official sources said on Monday, paving the way for opening direct talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban insurgents.
Israel orders 14-day self-quarantine for anyone entering country
Israel will require anyone arriving from overseas to self-quarantine for 14 days as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday.
Italian daily coronavirus deaths rise 26.5% to 463
The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy has risen by 97 to 463, the Civil Protection Agency said on Monday, a slower rate of increase than registered the day before.
Exclusive: Millions of masks stockpiled in Canada’s Ontario expired before coronavirus hit
Millions of face masks stockpiled by Ontario in the aftermath of the SARS outbreak to protect healthcare workers during a future epidemic have expired, according to provincial officials and documents, raising questions about the readiness of Canada’s m…
EU tells Turkey to pull migrants back from Greek border
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan sought more European support on Monday over the war in Syria and for hosting millions of refugees, but was told he must first stop encouraging migrants to cross into Greece.
