Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Spain's measures against coronavirus to be extended beyond 15 days, minister says
MADRID (Reuters) - It is "obvious" that measures imposed to restrict the spread of coronavirus in Spain will have to be extended beyond the planned 15 day period, Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos s...
Mar 16, 2020
Bulgarians applaud front-line medics from balconies to show support
SOFIA (Reuters) - Thousands of Bulgarians came out onto their balconies on Sunday night to applaud doctors and nurses at the front line of the coronavirus crisis in a sign of unity and support. Prime ...
Mar 16, 2020
China's Didi launches delivery service after coronavirus hammers ride-hailing demand
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Didi Chuxing said on Monday it had launched delivery services in 21 Chinese cities, a move it hopes will provide its drivers with more income after the coronavirus epidemic...
Mar 16, 2020
Bahrain reports first Gulf death from coronavirus, ministry says
DUBAI (Reuters) - Bahrain reported its first death from coronavirus on Monday, the health ministry said on Twitter, the first death from COVID-19 virus in the Gulf states. The deceased was a 65-year-o...
Mar 16, 2020
What you need to know about the coronavirus
(Reuters) - Here's what you need to know about coronavirus today: More money, more easing, but no pleasing markets Japan and New Zealand followed the Fed with sweeping emergency cuts in interest rates...
Mar 16, 2020
UK to announce further coronavirus measures on Monday, PM's adviser says
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will make further announcements on Monday about the measures it is taking to tackle coronavirus, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior adviser Dominic Cummings told Reuters....
Mar 16, 2020
Philippine president to impose new quarantine measures across Luzon
MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will impose "enhanced community quarantine" across the country's entire main island of Luzon, his spokesman said on Monday, adding to existing m...
Mar 16, 2020
Macron, Merkel to discuss coronavirus, borders with EU officials
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will discuss the coronavirus and the topic of border controls on Monday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and leading EU officials Charles Michel ...
Mar 16, 2020
China says imported coronavirus cases have become main risk
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry said on Monday that imported coronavirus cases involving travellers entering the country from abroad have become the main risk. Chinese foreign ministry sp...
Mar 16, 2020
Hong Kong online store Jimmy Jungle sends soap, snacks to detained protesters
By Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) - A "yellow economy" of businesses has sprung up in Hong Kong to support anti-government protesters, but online store Jimmy Jungle is zeroing in on young demonstrato...
Mar 16, 2020
