No kissing please, we’re Swiss, minister urges over coronavirus
Swiss people should consider dropping the everyday greeting of kissing each other on the cheeks, to avoid spreading the coronavirus, Switzerland’s Health Minister Alain Berset said in remarks published on Sunday.
Indian automakers say China coronavirus outbreak hitting parts supply
Indian automakers Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd (M&M) and Tata Motors said on Sunday their supply of parts from China had been hit, as fallout from the coronavirus outbreak mounts.
Malaysia reports four new cases of coronavirus
Malaysia reported four new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 29.
Newsmaker: Malaysia’s Mahathir down but still not out at 94
“I feel like I should retire, I’m so old now. But when I see what’s happening in this country…,” 94-year-old Mahathir Mohamad said at a youth meeting of his party on Sunday.
UK steps up coronavirus planning, may bring doctors out of retirement
Britain is planning for the global coronavirus epidemic to get worse, health minister Matt Hancock said on Sunday, describing the outbreak as a “very, very significant challenge”.
South Korea closes churches as coronavirus tally passes 3,700
Churches were closed in South Korea on Sunday, with many holding online services instead, as authorities fought to rein in public gatherings as 586 new coronavirus infections took the tally to 3,736 cases.
Greece warns migrants arriving at Evros border not to attempt to cross: government source
The Greek government has been sending texts to migrants arriving at its northern border warning them not to attempt to cross it as it has increased its border security to the maximum level, a government source said on Sunday.
Mainland China adds 573 coronavirus infections, eyes risks abroad
Mainland China reported the biggest daily rise in coronavirus cases since Feb. 22 on Sunday as more infections emerged among prison inmates in the epicenter of the outbreak, but officials emphasized the overall situation continues to improve.
Pope says a cold will force him to skip spiritual retreat
Pope Francis announced on Sunday that a cold he is suffering from will force him to skip a week-long Lenten spiritual retreat with senior Vatican officials that had been due to start later in the day.
Pope makes first public appearance following illness
Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance in four days following what the Vatican has called a “slight indisposition” that forced him to cancel some audiences and activities.
