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Russia’s coronavirus case tally passes 430,000

Russia reported 8,536 new cases of the new emerging coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing its nationwide tally to 432,277, the third highest in the world. The authorities also recorded another 178 deaths from the virus in the past day,…

Indonesia cancels haj pilgrimage over coronavirus concerns

Indonesia has cancelled the haj pilgrimage this year due to concerns over the coronavirus, the religious affairs minister said on Tuesday. Fachrul Razi, Indonesia’s religious affairs minister, said the decision to cancel hajj this year…

Spain reports no new COVID-19 deaths

Spain’s Health Ministry reported no new deaths from the new coronavirus on Monday, with the total death toll unchanged from Sunday at 27,127. It said the total number of COVID-19 infections increased by 71 from Sunday to 239,638.

Turkey eases coronavirus measures

Turkish restaurants, cafes, gyms and swimming pools, beaches, parks, libraries and museums are set to resume operations from Monday, as the country eases restrictions taken to fight the coronavirus outbreak. Turkey has reported so far…

Russia reports 9,035 new coronavirus infections

Russia reported 9,035 new cases of the new emerging Coronavirus, on Monday, bringing the total number of infections to 414,878. The country’s coronavirus response centre said 162 people had died in the past 24 hours, bringing the overall…

Malta to reopen its airport on July 1

Malta will reopen its airport to passenger flights on July 1, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Sunday, as the Mediterranean island rolls back restrictions introduced in March to halt COVID-19 infections. Tourism accounts for almost a…