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Coronavirus: Singapore quarantines 20,000 migrant workers
on April 6, 2020
The workers will be paid - but some have complained of overcrowded and dirty conditions.
British PM Johnson still in hospital with persistent coronavirus symptoms
on April 6, 2020
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was still in hospital on Monday after suffering persistent coronavirus symptoms 10 days after testing positive for the virus, though Downing Street said he remained in charge of the government.
Germany reports fourth straight drop in daily rate of new coronavirus infections
on April 6, 2020
Germany's confirmed coronavirus infections rose by 3,677 in the past 24 hours to 95,391 on Monday, the fourth straight drop in the daily rate of new cases, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases.
South Korea reports fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases
on April 6, 2020
South Korea reported fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases for the first time since its peak at the end of February as daily infections in Asia's largest outbreak outside China continued to trend downward.
Japan's PM Abe to declare state of emergency as soon as Tuesday: Yomiuri
on April 6, 2020
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will declare a state of emergency as early as Tuesday in a bid to stop the coronavirus spreading across the country, the Yomiuri newspaper reported, as the cumulative number of infections topped 1,000 in Tokyo alone.
'Lockdown', Japan-style: Pressure to conform, not penalties for non-compliance
on April 6, 2020
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is poised to declare a state of emergency over the coronavirus, giving governors stronger legal authority to urge people to stay home and businesses to close, media reported on Monday.
Coronavirus: Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for Covid-19
on April 6, 2020
The Bronx Zoo in New York says this case of human-to-animal transmission appears to be unique.
Coronavirus: Trump voices hope for ‘levelling-off’ in US hotspots
on April 6, 2020
The president voices hope that cases are "levelling off" in US hotspots, but warns of more deaths.
Virus-hit Carnival cruise ship docks in Australia as country's death toll hits 39
on April 6, 2020
Carnival Corp's troubled Ruby Princess cruise liner, the biggest single source of coronavirus infections in Australia, docked south of Sydney on Monday to get help for sick crew members requiring urgent medical treatment.
Japan's coronavirus panel to meet at 0500 GMT: Nikkei
on April 6, 2020
The Japanese government's advisory panel on the new coronavirus outbreak will meet on Monday at 0500 GMT in preparation for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to declare a state of emergency, the Nikkei business daily reported.
Mexican president pitches frugal economic plan against coronavirus
on April 6, 2020
Mexico's president unveiled a plan on Sunday to lift the economy out of the coronavirus crisis, vowing to help the poor and create jobs, but his promise of fiscal discipline sparked criticism that the measures fell far short of what was needed.
'We're not hungry, we need masks' says Australian doctor on coronavirus frontline
on April 6, 2020
Australian hospital workers on the coronavirus frontline say they daily receive letters of thanks, some people even bring them pizzas, but what they really need is proper respiratory face masks to replace faulty and homemade face shields.
UK's plan B if 'Team Johnson' is incapacitated? Answer is unclear
on April 6, 2020
Britain's constitution offers no clear answer to the question now on many Britons' minds: what happens if Prime Minister Boris Johnson, undergoing tests in hospital after persistent symptoms of coronavirus, cannot continue to lead.
Factbox: Reaction as UK PM Johnson admitted to hospital with coronavirus symptoms
on April 6, 2020
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to hospital for tests on Sunday in what Downing Street said was a "precautionary step" because he was showing persistent symptoms of coronavirus 10 days after testing positive for the virus.
Timeline: Johnson's activities before his hospitalisation with coronavirus
on April 6, 2020
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to hospital for tests on Sunday in what Downing Street said was a "precautionary step" because he was showing persistent symptoms of the coronavirus 10 days after testing positive for it.
Boris Johnson hospitalised for tests after persistent coronavirus symptoms
on April 6, 2020
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to hospital for tests on Sunday after suffering persistent coronavirus symptoms 10 days after testing positive for the virus, though Downing Street said he remained in charge of the government.
Guatemala seeks curbs on U.S. deportation of immigrants
on April 6, 2020
Guatemala has asked the United States to limit its deportations of immigrants to the Central American country to 25 persons per plane because of concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, Health Minister Hugo Monroy said on Sunday.
China sees rises in new coronavirus cases, asymptomatic patients
on April 6, 2020
Mainland China reported 39 new coronavirus cases as of Sunday, up from 30 a day earlier, and the number of asymptomatic cases also surged, as Beijing continued to struggle to extinguish the outbreak despite drastic containment efforts.
The iShield: Apple to design and make medical gear
on April 6, 2020
Tech giant Apple is designing and making more than 1m face shields a week to ship to medical workers.
Italy starts to look ahead to 'phase two' as COVID-19 death toll slows
on April 6, 2020
Italy reported its lowest daily COVID-19 death toll for more than two weeks on Sunday as authorities began to look ahead to a second phase of the battle against the new coronavirus once the lockdown imposed almost a month ago is eventually eased.
Mexico to help the poor, invest in energy to ease economic pain: president
on April 6, 2020
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Sunday said Mexico's government will use the budget stabilization fund and cash from various trusts to shield the poor and help the economy weather a sharp coronavirus-driven slowdown.
Coronavirus: Does my grandfather’s 1940 infectious disease advice still hold true?
on April 5, 2020
Frank Gardner's grandfather recommended soap and sunlight when dealing with infectious patients. Other ideas haven't aged so well.
Coronavirus: Families in lockdown feel the strain
on April 5, 2020
When families are locked down together what are the pressures on relationships?
Coronavirus: Putting the spotlight on the global wildlife trade
on April 5, 2020
Conservation experts say the pandemic is a watershed moment for curbing global wildlife trade.
Most Brazilians do not want Bolsonaro to resign despite criticism of his coronavirus response: poll
on April 5, 2020
Most Brazilians do not favor President Jair Bolsonaro resigning despite mounting criticism of his handling of the coronavirus outbreak, according to a poll published by newspaper Folha de S.Paulo on Sunday.
'We all have resilience... You've got to make it grow'
on April 5, 2020
Professional explorer Mike Horn reflects upon his daredevil career so far.
Coronavirus: Quarantined Italian village turned into human laboratory
on April 5, 2020
Could a tiny hilltop village in Italy help us solve some of the mysteries around coronavirus?
Coronavirus 'could wipe out Brazil's indigenous people'
on April 5, 2020
Respiratory illnesses are already the main cause of death for the country's native communities.
Coronavirus: 'Gaza has no resources to fight this virus'
on April 5, 2020
In Gaza, people are bracing for a coronavirus outbreak as more than 10 cases of infection have been confirmed in the small enclave.
Coronavirus: Why you now have to wear a mask in Austrian shops
on April 5, 2020
It is a debate being had across the world, and now Austria and its neighbours have decided to act.