COVID-19 toll passes 3,000, more countries affected
Governments are stepping up efforts to contain infections, as more cases are reported outside China.
Iran announced 11 more deaths from coronavirus bringing its death...
The spread of coronavirus could cause Britain to shut down entire cities, says the...
The government is refusing to rule out placing entire cities on lockdown if the UK experiences a widespread coronavirus outbreak, according to the health secretary.
Matt Hancock said he...
The 10 most common questions on the coronavirus answered
A deadly new coronavirus is spreading across the globe, with at least 48 countries on six continents confirming cases as of Thursday.
The new virus has infected...
Industry authority forms team to meet medical mask demands
The Public Authority for Industry announced forming an emergency team tasked with meeting the markets demand on medical masks and sanitizers to fight the...
Gatherings banned, travel restricted as coronavirus cases grow worldwide
Leaders in Europe, the Middle East and the Americas rolled out bans on big gatherings and stricter travel restrictions as cases of the new...
Restaurants, cafes ordered to follow health instructions
Staff and workers at all restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, food facilities, stands and warehouses are compelled to wear medical face masks and gloves at work,...
Prison visits banned over coronavirus fears
Kuwait authorities have banned visits to prisons for two weeks as part of the country’s efforts to bring prevent the spread of the new...
First case of coronavirus confirmed in Armenia
Armenia confirmed its first case of the coronavirus today, according to state news agency Armenpress, which cited Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
The patient is...
Millions of children around the world are missing schools
Millions of students in Kuwait, Hong Kong, Macao, Vietnam, Mongolia, Japan, Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, and Italy have been affected by school closures. For some,...
Number of runners drops from 35,000 to 300 amidst coronavirus fear in Tokyo
One of Japan's biggest sporting events of the year, The Tokyo Marathon usually attracts 35,000 participants and 10,000 volunteers. However this year, only 300...
