Tag: 2019n-COV

Mike Pompeo warns China against ‘outlandish rumors’ on Coronavirus

The number of infections in the US climbed to nearly 4,000 with more than 65 people dying of the disease.

March 17, 2020

Mass escape in at least 4 Brazilian prisons ahead of Coronavirus lockdown

Inmates were complaining about restrictions to visitations this weekend, also aimed at containing the virus, the report further said.

March 17, 2020

Ukraine shuts down transport, public spaces amid Coronavirus outbreak

The government also banned mass events with more than ten people participating.

March 17, 2020

UAE sends aid to coronavirus-hit Iran despite fallout

Earlier on Monday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the deadly novel coronavirus outbreak in the country had peaked.

March 17, 2020

Postponing US elections ‘unnecessary’ over Coronavirus: Donald Trump

The number of infections in the US climbed to nearly 4,000 with more than 65 people dying of the disease.

March 17, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: HK to place arrivals from all foreign countries under home quarantine

The new cases took the city's tally to 158, including a suspected case, while the death toll stood at four.

March 17, 2020

Coronavirus cases in Pakistan increase to 183

On Monday, Sindh Health Minister Azra Fazal Pechuho said that there are 76 confirmed cases in Sukkur (all patients arrive from the Pakistan-Iran Taftan border), 26 in Karachi and one in Hyderabad.

March 17, 2020

‘We are at war’: France PM Macron announces lockdown to tackle Coronavirus

The European Union would close all external borders for 30 days from Tuesday to curb the outbreak, though citizens of EU countries would be allowed to return.

March 17, 2020

Over 95% of large companies outside Hubei resume work

"The spread of the virus around the world is creating many uncertainties for the resumption of work in China.

March 13, 2020

Australia Home Minister Peter Dutton tests positive for Coronavirus

Earlier in the day, Coronavirus has claimed 1,016 lives in Italy, while at least 15,113 people are infected with the virus.

March 13, 2020

2 arrested in Bangladesh for selling fake anti-COVID-19 vaccine

On hearing about the incident, the police arrested the two men from the spot and recovered the "magical ayurvedic type medicines" from them.

March 13, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: Spain minister tests positive for deadly virus

According to the WHO report, more than 4,613 people have died and over 126,000 have been infected globally.

March 13, 2020

No need for Donald Trump’s Coronavirus test: White House

Trump spokesman Stephanie Grisham said in a statement, "The White House is aware of public reports that a member of the Brazilian delegation... tested positive for COVID-19". 

March 13, 2020

Canada PM Justin Trudeau’s wife tests positive for deadly Coronavirus

Canada's leader and his 44-year-old wife announced that they were self-isolating while she was tested for coronavirus after a public event.

March 13, 2020

Donald Trump suspends travel from Europe to US for 30 days amid Coronavirus outbreak

The new toll as of Wednesday morning was an increase of 258 deaths from the previous day.

March 12, 2020

Japan cancels memorial service amid Coronavirus concerns; UK health minister tests positive

On Tuesday, Japan had 59 new cases of coronavirus infection and the total infections have risen to 1,278 cases, including 696 from the Diamond Princess cruise ship.

March 11, 2020

Pope Francis tests negative for Coronavirus after falling ill

Pope Francis fell ill as Italy was battling a surging outbreak of the potentially deadly coronavirus.

March 3, 2020