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COVID-19: Thailand to sanitize coins, banknotes, to issue new cash to stem virus

BANGKOK, April 1 (NNN-XINHUA) — Thailand’s Ministry of Finance on Wednesday said the Treasury Department will release new coins and…

Lift sanctions on Iran, North Korea, Venezuela in coronavirus crisis: UN

GENEVA, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A UN human rights expert called for lifting international sanctions against countries ranging from Iran to…

Countries threaten jail for April Fools’ Day jokes about COVID-19

LONDON, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — From Thailand to India, countries have told people not to make April Fools’ Day pranks related…

Number Of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Surpasses 2,000 In Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Apr 1 (NNN-APP) – The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Pakistan rose to 2,039, with 26…

Palestinian Official Hails China’s Experience In Fighting Covid-19 As “Exemplary”

RAMALLAH, Apr 1 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestine on Tuesday, hailed China’s experience in fighting the COVID-19 as “exemplary.” “China has become…

Update: As Europe reels, US braces for staggering virus death toll

WASHINGTON, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Americans were told to bracefor “very painful” weeks ahead in a worsening coronavirus pandemic projected…

Thai PM Warns Emergency Decree To Extend, If COVID-19 Situation Does Not Ease

BANGKOK, Apr 1 (NNN-TNA) – Thai Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, told media, after the Cabinet meeting, that, he may extend…

Covid-19: Worldwide lockdown hardens as Spain sees deadliest day

MADRID, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tightened lockdowns across the planetsaw nearly half of humanity told to stay at home in…

Singapore Airlines Cutting 96% Of Its Capacity Through April

SINGAPORE, Apr 1 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore Airlines says, it will cut 96% of its capacity until the end of Apr,…

South Korea Raises Testing Of European Arrivals

SEOUL, Apr 1 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea says, it tested more than 1,440 passengers arriving from Europe, for the COVID-19,…