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Spain Records Second-Highest Coronavirus Death Toll After Italy, Exceeds China's Count
Spain's coronavirus death toll jumped by 738 overnight as the number of cases rose to 47,610 on Wednesday.
Mike Pompeo Claims China is Still Withholding Coronavirus Information from the World
In an interview with the Washington Watch radio program, Pompeo repeated previous charges that Beijing's delay in sharing information about the virus had created risks to people worldwide and said this had "truly put thousands of lives at risk."
South Korea Doubles Coronavirus Rescue Package to 100 Trillion Won
The package includes 29.1 trillion won in loans to small- and medium-sized companies, while another 20 trillion won will be used to buy corporate bonds and commercial paper of companies facing a credit crunch, President Moon Jae-in said in an emergency ec...
Australians Warned of Harsher Penalties for Defying Lockdown as Coronavirus Cases Leap
New South Wales (NSW) state identified 149 new coronavirus cases overnight, bringing the state total to 818, and the national toll to 1,886 cases. The national death toll remained unchanged at seven.
London Books 300 Hotel Rooms to Isolate Homeless People, Cabbies Volunteer to Help
As part of a trial period, homeless people sleeping on the streets, those already identified by charities, were moved to these rooms over the weekend.
Switzerland Calls up Army Reservists Over Coronavirus
Schools, universities and creches have been closed in Switzerland as part of measures to limit the transmission of the virus.
Czech Republic has First Coronavirus Death, a 95-year-old Man
The Czech Republic, an EU member of 10.7 million people, had officially recorded 1,120 confirmed cases of the virus on Sunday, including six cured patients.
First French Doctor Dies of Coronavirus, His Wife Also Tests Positive
The doctor's son posted an emotional message on Facebook, describing him as 'my father the hero'.
Ban on Visitors Amid Coronavirus Triggers Riot in Sri Lanka Prison, 2 Inmates Killed
Inmates of the Anuradhapura prison were complaining about the decision by the authorities not to allow visitors as a move to contain the virus.
Australians Told to Stop Travelling Within Country Due to Coronavirus Spread
Morrison said the government was "moving immediately" to recommend against non-essential travel, announcing the measure as Australia's coronavirus infections topped 1,000 cases.
'China Public Can't Use Twitter, But They Can?': US Accuses CPC Officials of Propaganda Amid Coronavirus
Senators Ben Sasse and Congressman Mike Gallagher in a letter to Twitter CEO Jack Dorse, asked for Chinese officials to be banned from the platform.
As Turkey Reports 5 More COVID-19 Deaths, Erdogan Urges People to Pray at Home, Follow Hygiene Rules
Turkey, which has a population of 83 million, has announced a raft of measures to limit the spread of the virus, including the closure of schools and universities.
Polar Bear Cubs Born at Dutch Zoo Make Online Public Appearance Amid Coronavirus Concerns
The twins stuck close to their mother, called Freedom, as they explored their outdoor enclosure for the first time since they were born on November 27.
57-Year-Old Japanese Man Who Threatened to 'Scatter' Coronavirus Dies of Disease
The man who died due to the virus infection on Wednesday had told his family that he was going to spread the virus by going to an izakaya pub and a hostess bar.
US Hospitals Brace for Shortage of Ventilators for Over 9 Lakh Coronavirus Patients
US President Donald Trump said Monday that the government is seeking to acquire more ventilators.
Italy Reports 349 New Coronavirus Deaths, Taking Total to Over 2,000
The number of official COVID-19 fatalities has more than doubled since Thursday, when Italy's toll topped 1,000 for the first time. Italy now has 27,980 infections, compared to 15,113 four days ago.
