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…

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, as international travel is hit by tightening of border controls to battle COVID-19. The airline says, it will ground 138 planes out of its total fleet of 147 in the…

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, as it tightens border control, to prevent the virus from re-entering from the West. The office of Prime Minister Chung Se-kyun, said, 152 of the passengers, who arrived on Sunday,…

Covid-19: More countries reject Chinese-made equipment

The Netherlands has been among the countries reporting faulty Chinese-made equipment PARIS, March 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) —A number of European governments have rejected Chinese-made equipment designed to combat the coronavirus outbreak. Thousands of testing kits and medical masks are below standard or defective, according to authorities in Spain, Turkey and the Netherlands. Europe…

UAE’s Mohamed Bin Zayed Receives Phone Call From Sri Lankan PM

ABU DHABI, Mar 31 (NNN-WAM) – Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE’s Armed Forces, today received a phone call from Mahinda Rajapaksa, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, to discuss ways to enhance fraternal relations in all domains, as…
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