Mainland China reports 44 new coronavirus cases, 27 new deaths by end of March 7: health authorities
Health authorities in mainland China on Sunday reported 44 new confirmed cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus by the end of March 7, a decrease from 99 the day prior.
Argentina confirms first death in Latin America of patient with coronavirus
A patient diagnosed with coronavirus died in Argentina on Saturday, the Health Ministry said in a statement, marking the first death related to the virus in Latin America.
Australian police charge two Sydney women over toilet paper feud
Australian state police on Sunday charged two Sydney women involved in a violent brawl over toilet rolls as major grocers in the country restrict supplies to one pack per person amid panic buying by residents.
Seventy trapped after Chinese coronavirus quarantine hotel collapses, more than half rescued
A five-storey hotel being used for coronavirus quarantine collapsed in the southeast Chinese port city of Quanzhou on Saturday, trapping about 70 people, state media said.
Third coronavirus-related death in Australia after Sydney man dies
A man in his 80s died in a Sydney hospital after testing positive to COVID-19, becoming the third coronavirus-related casualty in Australia, state health authorities said on Sunday.
Italy poised to lock down Lombardy after coronavirus jump
Italy is set to impose a virtual lockdown on its wealthiest and most populous region, which includes the financial capital Milan, as part of tough new measures to try to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
‘Don’t forget their names’: Women in Mexico sing anthem protesting femicides
The kidnapping and murder of Vivir Quintana’s close friend by a man in northern Mexico was just one more femicide among thousands in the country over the past decade, but it forever transformed the songwriter’s life.
Slovenia prohibits all large indoor events due to coronavirus
Slovenian Health Minister Ales Sabeder prohibited all indoor public events for over 500 people late on Saturday due to the coronavirus, the Health Ministry said in a statement.
Saudi-Led coalition carries out an operation in Yemen’s Salif: state TV
The Saudi-Led coalition fighting in Yemen carried out an operation against Iran-aligned Houthi targets in Yemen’s port district, Salif, Saudi state TV reported late on Saturday, citing the coalition.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 strikes Madeira Islands in Portugal, no injuries: EMSC
An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck the Madeira Islands, an autonomous region of Portugal and popular holiday spot, on Saturday evening, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.
