Iranians Cancel Nature Day Celebrations Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

TEHRAN, Apr 2 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranians, on Wednesday, cancelled Nature Day celebrations, after the authorities advised people to avoid public gatherings over the COVID-19 spread. People celebrate the 13th day of the Iranian New Year, officially called Nature Day, which falls on the first day of Apr this year.…

Japan’s Abe Says Declaring State Of Emergency Over COVID-19 Not Yet Necessary

TOKYO, Apr 2 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, said, the nation is not yet at a point where it is necessary to declare a state of emergency over the COVID-19, despite numbers of COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in Japan. Speaking at an upper house committee meeting on…

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 collect old ones for a thorough cleanup to help stem the spread of COVID-19. “In Thailand, cash is the main source of transactions. People still carry cash with them to…

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 North Korea and Venezuela to ensure that food supplies reach hungry populations during the coronavirus pandemic. Iran, under sweeping US sanctions for its nuclear and missile programmes, is among the hardest-hit…

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 to COVID-19, with some threatening jail time as they seek to prevent the spread of rumours which could put lives at risk. Tech giant Google, which is famous for its…

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 deaths reported across the country, according to the newest data, released on the website of the Health Ministry on Wednesday (today). The country’s eastern Punjab province and southern Sindh province…

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 a leading example in medical relief for poor countries that have been hit by this virus,” Palestinian government’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Milhem told reporters, in the West Bank city of Ramallah.…

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 to claim up to a quarter million US lives, as fatalities spiked in European hotspots Spain, France and Britain. With more than 42,100 already killed by the disease barrelling around…

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 the state of emergency decree for another month or two, should Thailand’s COVID-19 situation does not ease. “The government is constantly reviewing the situation,” said Prayut, “Looking at the present…

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 a bid to stem thespiralling coronavirus pandemic, as Spain recorded its deadliest day Tuesday and the United States braced for the full impact of the disease. The virus has claimed…
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