Update: 10 more people die in UK from coronavirus

Ten more people have died from coronavirus, taking the UK total to 21 LONDON, March 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Health authorities in England announced a further 10 deaths caused by coronavirus, almost doubling the number of fatalities in Britain since Friday. “I am sorry to confirm 10 further patients who have…

Covid-19: El Salvador declares state of emergency over coronavirus concerns

SAN SALVADOR, March 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — El Salvador’s congress has declared a state of emergency and approved a raft of emergency measures aimed at containing the spread of novel coronavirus. The measures restrict entry to and exit from the Cental American country for 30 days and allow the authorities to…

Covid-19: Indonesia reports 21 new cases, bringing total to 117; a minister tested positive in intensive care

A worker sprays disinfectant on a boatat Mertasari Beach in Denpasar, Bali, JAKARTA, March 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Indonesia reported 21 new coronavirus infections, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 117, CNN Indonesia reported on Sunday, citing health ministry official Achmad Yurianto. Of the new cases, 19 were detected…

Cruise ship passenger in New Zealand tested for COVID-19

Akaroa Harbour WELLINGTON, March 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — A passenger on a cruise ship in New Zealand port Akaroa is being tested for the COVID-19, reported local media Stuff on Sunday. Three passengers on board the Golden Princess cruise ship had been quarantined by the ship’s doctor. One of the three…

Update: Tourists stuck in Morocco after links to Europe restricted over coronavirus

Passengers wait in their buses as they were refused entry at the Tanger Med port in the northern city RABAT, March 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tourists from a number of European countries were unable to leave after flights were suspended to many European countries and also to China and Algeria. French…

Canadian, Italian kidnapped in Burkina Faso in 2018 released in Mali: UN

Edith Blais and Luca Tacchetto went missing while travelling through Burkina Faso BAMAKO, March 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Canadian woman and an Italian man kidnapped in Burkina Faso in December 2018 have been released to the United Nations’ peacekeeping mission in neighbouring Mali and appear to be in good health,…

Update: France to shut ‘non-essential’ public places – PM

PARIS, March 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — France drastically steppedup its measures against the spread of the coronavirus, announcing the closure of all non-essential public places including restaurants and cafes from midnight (2300 GMT). “I have decided on the closure until further notice from midnight of placesthat receive the public that are…

Update: Spain imposes near total lockdown to fight virus

MADRID, March 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Spain followed Italy andimposed a near total nationwide lockdown to fight the spread of coronavirus by banning people from leaving home except to go to work, get medical care or buy food. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the restrictions on movementfollowing a huge spike in…

Update: Pres Trump tests negative for Covid-19

WASHINGTON, March 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump has tested negative for the novel coronavirus, his physician said, followingconcerns over his exposure to a disease that has paralyzed the globe. Trump agreed to the test after coming in contact with several members of aBrazilian presidential delegation visiting his Florida resort…

Covid-19: Australia to isolate all international arrivals to tackle virus

SYDNEY, March 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Australia on Sunday announced anyone arriving into the country will face mandatory 14-day self-isolation, in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus. “We are going to have to get used to some changes in the way we live ourlives,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison…