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China Reports First Local Coronavirus Case After 3-Day Gap, Sees Surge in Imported Infections
China's National Health Commission said that 46 new confirmed cases were reported on the mainland on Saturday, including one domestic infection transmitted by imported cases in Guangzhou.
Lebanon Calls in Army to Enforce Lockdown as Coronavirus Cases Risen to 230
In a televised address, Prime Minister Hassan Diab said the number of cases had risen to 230 in the country despite a call almost a week ago for all to remain at home.
Coronavirus Scare Triggers Riot in Sri Lankan Jail, 1 Inmate Killed
According to prison rights activists, the prisoners were demanding their release due to the threat to their lives in view of COVID-19 which has infected 77 people in the country.
South Korea Calls North Korea's Missile Firing Amid Coronavirus 'Inappropriate'
The missile launch came just hours after North Korea confirmed it would go ahead with a session of the Supreme People's Assembly, its rubber-stamp legislature, in Pyongyang.
Pakistan to Receive $588 Million from World Bank, ADB to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic
The World Bank will provide $238 million and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) $350 million aid to Pakistan for an emergency response to battle the coronavirus outbreak.
On Nowruz, Iranian Leaders Vow to Overcome Coronavirus in New Year Messages
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani marked the new year, known as Nowruz, by promising a better economy and called the coronavirus an uninvited destructive guest.
Pakistani Doctor Arrested in US for Trying to Help ISIS in 'Lone Wolf' Terrorist Attacks
Muhammad Masood, 28, had pledged his allegiance to the ISIS and its leader and expressed his desire to travel to Syria to fight for the terrorist group.
Europeans Sing Health Workers' Praises Nightly from Windows
In Italy, where the number of coronavirus-related deaths surpassed those in China, 2,900 health care providers have been infected, or 10% of the country's total.
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Accused of Exploiting Virus Crisis
Amid the virus-related shutdown, Netanyahu has managed to postpone his own pending criminal trial and authorize unprecedented electronic surveillance of Israeli citizens.
‘Not the Time to Have Parties’: Canada's Trudeau Warns Virus Restrictions Could Last Weeks, Months
Justin Trudeau said his government was preparing to roll out a new package of financial supports to ease the burden on Canadians and their businesses.
South Korea Tightens Border Checks as Local Transmission of Virus Slows Down
The health ministry said the new numbers of 84 new coronavirus cases are well below the February 29 peak of 909, taking the country's total infections to 8,320.
Inside One Family's Coronavirus Nightmare at Seattle-Area Nursing Home
What the family didn’t know at the time: The home was already dealing with the initial signs of what would soon become the deadliest coronavirus outbreak in the United States.
Inmates Revolt, Hundreds Escape Brazil Jail Ahead of Coronavirus Lockdown
According to reports, as many as 1,000 had fled from four jails in 'acts of insubordination' ahead of the suspension of the day-release program.
China Faces Prolonged Impact of Coronavirus With Worse Economic Activity in Jan-Feb Than Expected
They warned manufacturers and others will struggle despite official efforts to reopen factories and other businesses in many areas while preventing a new spike in infections.
'Don't Experiment With Coronavirus': How Boris Johnson's 'Herd-immunity' Strategy Can Prove Lethal
The British government is hoping for 60 per cent of its population to contract the disease and develop immunity against it.
'You Don't Have to Buy So Much': Trump Asks US Shoppers to 'Relax' as Coronavirus Panic Buying Rises
Donald Trump and industry officials have assured that the supply chain is intact and there's plenty of food as coronavirus cases continue to soar in the US.