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COVID-19 Infections In Japan Rise To 821 Cases

TOKYO, Mar 17 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s health ministry and local governments said today, the number of COVID-19 infections stood at…

COVID-19 Cases In India Rise To 125

NEW DELHI, Mar 17 (NNN-PTI) – “The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across India is 125,” a statement issued…

Philippines To Shut Down All Airports In Luzon Starting Friday To Curb COVID-19

MANILA, Mar 17 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippines will shut down all airports in the main Luzon Island, starting on Friday,…

Over 1,000 Containers With Garment Raw Materials Arrive In Cambodia From China

PHNOM PENH, Mar 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – Cambodian Prime Minister, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, said that, 12 ships containing more than…

Covid-19: US, China accuse each other of fear-mongering

WASHINGTON/BEIJING, March 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States and China on each demanded that the other stop smearing its reputation…

Covid-19 could bankrupt most airlines by end of May, consultant warns

A Delta flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flies nearly empty to JFK on March 15 SYDNEY, March 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The…

Covid-19: WHO chief calls for widespread virus testing as Europe locks down

GENEVA, March 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The head of the World Health Organization called for every suspected coronavirus case to be…

Iran’s Int’l Mehrabad Airport Cuts 80 Percent Of Flights Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

TEHRAN, Mar 17 (NNN-IRNA) – Tehran International Mehrabad Airport, cut 80 percent of its flights, in line with the World…

Covid-19: Global coronavirus death toll tops 7,000

PARIS, March 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of deaths around the world linked to the new coronavirus has topped 7,000,…

Australian Airline Cuts International Flights By 90 Percent

SYDNEY, Mar 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, announced on Tuesday (today) that, it will cut international flights by…