Health
Italy becomes the worst-hit country for Covid-19 deaths
The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy has leapt by 627 to 4,032, officials said on Friday, an increase ...UK announces closure of bars, restaurants and cafes to combat coronavirus
All cafes, pubs, restaurants, gyms and other similar venues across the UK have been ordered to close from Friday evening for the ...French President Macron seeks more EU powers as Europe faces coronavirus meltdown
French President Emmanuel Macron is leading a push for the European Union to acquire more powers to respond in healthcare emergencies, conscious ...South Asia steps up coronavirus battle
Sri Lanka imposed a nationwide weekend curfew on Friday as South Asian countries escalated efforts to check the spread of coronavirus across ...Jordan announces lockdown from Saturday to combat coronavirus
Jordan will impose a countrywide lockdown from Saturday to combat the coronavirus, barring people from moving except for emergencies, the government said. ...Brazil calls COVID-19 state of emergency as Bolsonaro approval slips
Brazil declared a state of emergency on Friday, freeing up funds for the federal government to fight the coronavirus pandemic, as President ...Tunisia orders lockdown
Tunisian President Kais Saied ordered a general lockdown, restricting public movement to counter the spread of the coronavirus. Speaking in a televised ...US and Mexico to curb border travel to control coronavirus
Mexico and the U.S. announced plans Friday to sharply limit travel over their busy shared border as part of efforts to control ...Anxious Chinese urge kin to leave virus-hit Europe
Under pressure from anxious parents, Chinese citizens living in virus-hit Europe are flocking back home, with some even flying on private jets ...India’s most populous city inches closer to shutdown
All private workplaces in Mumbai barring grocers, pharmacies and other essential services have been ordered to close until 31 March. It is ...