France records 80 new coronavirus deaths, lowest daily death toll in a month

"The epidemic remains active and is evolving and the virus is circulating in many zones across the country," France's health directorate general warned. [caption id="attachment_693"...

Coronavirus: UK PM Boris Johnson launches new alert system as lockdown modifies

May 11, 2020

Healthcare News world

In a televised address to the nation, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson laid out a five-level alert system that the government will be constantly monitoring...

Nightlife cluster gives South Korea largest coronavirus case spike in a month

May 11, 2020

Healthcare News

South Korea has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus, but over the weekend its capital ordered the closure...

Coronavirus: International tourism could decline by 60-80% in 2020, says UN

May 11, 2020

Business Entertainment News

The global international agency said that the novel coronavirus pandemic has caused a 22 per cent fall in international tourist arrivals during the first quarter...

4 bombs go off in Kabul, 4 civilians including 12-year-old injured: Afghan officials

May 11, 2020

Breaking News News world

Four bombs, one placed under a garbage bin and the other three by the roadside, went off in northern Kabul on Monday, wounding four civilians,...

Coronavirus: New Zealand to reopen malls, cafes from Thursday as lockdown curbs ease

May 11, 2020

Business Healthcare News

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the move to "level 2" restrictions will mean retail, restaurants and other public spaces including playgrounds can reopen...

Hong Kong police arrest more than 200 in renewed protests

May 11, 2020

News world

Around 230 people between the ages of 12 and 65 were arrested on a range of charges, including unlawful assembly, “possessing anything with intent to...

In Japan, coronavirus outbreak triggers instances of bullying, ostracism

May 11, 2020

Healthcare News world

"It's shameful," Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told a recent parliamentary session. "Anyone could get infected." [caption id="attachment_671" align="alignright" width="570"] ...

US: 105-year-old woman, who beat 1918 flu, now battles coronavirus

May 11, 2020

Entertainment Healthcare News

[caption id="attachment_667" align="alignright" width="786"] ...

Saudi Arabia triples VAT to support coronavirus-hit economy

May 11, 2020

Business News

Saudi Arabia is tripling its value added tax (VAT) as part of austerity measures to support its coronavirus-hit economy. The government in Riyadh also said...