Playtech closes Snaitech units in Italy amid coronavirus hit
Gambling software maker Playtech said on Monday its Snaitech betting units in Italy will remain closed until April 3, as per the government’s decree on all betting shops, arcades and bingo halls to halt the coronavirus spread.
Czechs starts border checks of foreigners suspected of having coronavirus
The Czech government will start border checks of arriving foreign travelers suspected of having coronavirus, Interior Minister Jan Hamacek said on Monday.
In era of coronavirus, Greek church says Holy Communion will carry on
Greece’s Orthodox Church said that Holy Communion, the partaking of wine soaked in bread from the same chalice for atonement from sins, would continue despite the coronavirus outbreak.
A day without women: Strikes across Latin America follow huge rallies
Latin American women stayed away from offices, schools and government offices on Monday to join a second day of marches to protest against gender violence, inequality and restricted rights.
Ireland announces 3 billion euro package to fight coronavirus
Ireland will set aside 3 billion euros ($3.44 billion) to provide additional funding to the health service, boost workers’ sick pay and offer liquidity assistance to businesses affected by the coronavirus, the government said on Monday.
Afghanistan’s ‘Game of Thrones’ jeopardizes peace process
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani was sworn in for a second term on Monday, but the ceremony was marred by a rocket attack and a rival held his own inauguration ceremony in an escalating political feud compounding challenges to ending the 18-year war.
Prince Andrew ‘shut the door’ on Epstein probe cooperation: U.S. prosecutor
Britain’s Prince Andrew has declined to cooperate with a U.S. investigation into possible co-conspirators of deceased financier and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, a U.S. prosecutor said on Monday.
Threat of coronavirus pandemic ‘has become very real’: WHO’s Tedros
The coronavirus is closer to causing a pandemic, but outbreaks in countries can still be controlled through a combination of containment and mitigation measures, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.
Six dead as coronavirus measures trigger prison riots across Italy
Six prisoners died as riots spread through crowded jails across Italy over measures imposed to contain the coronavirus.
Cyprus announces first two coronavirus cases, including health professional
Cyprus on Monday reported its first two confirmed cases of coronavirus, including a public health professional who had contact with medical patients before he reported his symptoms to authorities.
