Russian PM says coronavirus situation could become ‘worst case scenario’
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Friday said the coronavirus situation in Russia could yet develop into a worst case scenario, and that the epidemic...
Poland’s deputy PM proposes extending current president’s term
The head of Porozumienie, a party allied with the ruling nationalists, proposed on Friday to change the constitution, allowing the current President Andrzej Duda to...
UK peak of coronavirus outbreak could be Easter Sunday, health minister
The deadliest peak of Britain’s coronavirus outbreak could be on Easter Sunday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Friday....
Singapore closes workplaces, schools as coronavirus cases jump
Singapore will close schools and most workplaces for a month as part of stricter measures to curb a recent jump in coronavirus infections, it said...
Coronavirus forces San Francisco to put homeless into hotels
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Singapore PM to announce new coronavirus measures on Friday
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will address the nation at 1600 hours (0800GMT) on Friday to announce more prevention measures in the battle against...
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Coronavirus cases exceed 1 million, wreaking world havoc
Global cases of the new coronavirus have shot past 1 million with more than 53,000 fatalities, a Reuters tally showed on Friday, as death tolls...
BMW CEO: working to safeguard liquidity during coronavirus crisis
BMW Chief Executive Oliver Zipse said the carmaker is focussing on preserving the health of its balance sheet and workforce which have come under strain...
Business booms for coffin-makers in coronavirus-hit France
Two hauliers load their lorries with what is fast becoming a precious commodity in France as the coronavirus pandemic takes its dreadful toll – coffins....
