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Turkey extends closure of schools to end-May over coronavirus
Turkey has extended the closure of schools until the end of May as part of its measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus, Education Minister Ziya Selcuk said on Wednesday.
Ankara announced the initial closure of schools on March…
Iran death toll from coronavirus outbreak reaches 5,957
The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in Iran rose by 80 in the past twenty four hours to 5,957, Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur said in a statement on state TV on Wednesday.
The total number of diagnosed cases of new…
Putin extends Russia’s lockdown for two weeks, prepares to ease in mid-May
President Vladimir Putin extended coronavirus lockdown measures for another two weeks on Tuesday, while ordering his government to begin preparations for a gradual lifting of the curbs from mid-May.
The number of new cases in Russia rose…
Trump says will sign order on virus-related liability problems
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will sign an executive order later in the day that addresses employer liability issues that have arisen from the coronavirus outbreak.
Trump, taking questions from reporters in the Oval…
Coronavirus cases in India climb towards 30,000; Pakistan mosques a growing worry
India was nearing 30,000 coronavirus infections on Tuesday, second only to China in Asia, a steady rise that would make it difficult to lift a nearly six-week lockdown that ends this weekend, health officials and some government leaders…
Austria to let people out from May 1 and allow gatherings soon
Austrians will soon be able to walk with no restrictions and gather in groups of 10, as coronavirus measures will be gradually lifted starting next month.
The easing of the self-isolation measures was announced by Health Minister…
Italy’s Covid-19 daily death toll JUMPS as number of cases passes 200,000 milestone
Italy suffered a jump in Covid-19 fatalities on Tuesday as the illness claimed 382 more lives. It comes as the total number of people infected since the outbreak began in the Mediterranean country topped the 200,000 mark.
Tuesday’s…
Iranians should be cautious but not afraid of the coronavirus: Rouhani
Iranians should be cautious but not afraid of the coronavirus, President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday as the country eases restrictions in an attempt to return to normal life.
“Excessive fear, excessive anxiety, excessive worrying is…
“We must learn to live with Covid-19”: French PM says lockdown easing over risk of…
France's Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced that the country will begin to ease its lockdown on May 11, adding that the country has never before faced such a situation – even in wartime.
Speaking in parliament on Tuesday,…
WHO warns on supply disruptions in coronavirus crisis, seeks more air capacity
The World Health Organization (WHO) appealed for more flight capacity on Tuesday to step up shipments of diagnostic tests and protective equipment to areas where COVID-19 is spreading, especially Latin America.
Paul Molinaro, chief of…