Philippines records 12 new coronavirus deaths, 172 more cases
The Philippines’ health ministry on Sunday reported 12 new coronavirus deaths and 172 new infections....
Iran extends prisoner furloughs, closure of holy sites amid coronavirus
Iran has extended furloughs for prisoners for another month, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday, as the Islamic Republic endeavors to stem the spread...
Saudi top religious authority recommends home prayers in Ramadan amid coronavirus
Saudi Arabia’s highest religious body, the Council of Senior Scholars, urged Muslims worldwide to pray at home during Ramadan if their countries require social distancing...
Russia reports record daily rise in coronavirus cases
Russia on Sunday reported a record rise of 6,060 new coronavirus cases over the previous 24 hours, bringing its nationwide tally to 42,853, the Russian...
Pakistan starts repatriating UAE-based nationals stranded by coronavirus
Pakistan has started repatriating some of its citizens from the United Arab Emirates, which had threatened to review labor ties with countries refusing to take...
Taiwan virus cases spike, mostly navy sailors on Palau trip
Taiwan reported 22 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, almost all of them sailors who had been on a friendly visit of Taiwanese navy ships to...
Irish unlikely to see packed pubs, big gatherings soon: minister
Ireland is highly unlikely to allow large gatherings this year and the “cocooning” of people over 70 years old in their homes may persist for...
UK not thinking of easing virus lockdown measures yet: minister
Britain’s government is not thinking about easing yet the lockdown enacted almost four weeks ago to help control the coronavirus outbreak, a senior minister said...
‘Captain Tom’, 99, raises more than $31 million for UK carers
Captain Tom Moore, a 99-year-old British war veteran, has now raised more than 25 million pounds ($31.3 million) for the health service by walking 100...
South Korea relaxes some social distancing rules as new virus cases fall
South Korea extended its social distancing policy for another 15 days on Sunday but offered some relief for churches and sporting fixtures, as it reported...