Wuhan to test entire population after new virus cluster
WUHAN: Wuhan plans to conduct coronavirus tests on the Chinese city’s entire population after new cases emerged for the first time in weeks in the cradle of the global pandemic, state media reported Tuesday. Officials have been ordered to submit by noon on Tuesday plans to administer nucleic acid tests on all residents in the […]
Death toll in Afghan hospital attack rises to 24: minister
The death toll in an attack on an Afghan hospital in which infants and nurses were killed has risen to 24, a health official said Wednesday. Three gunmen stormed a maternity hospital in Kabul on Tuesday as parents brought infants and children for appointments. The attackers were eventually killed in a lengthy clearance operation during […]
UK’s Covid-19 death toll tops 40,000, worst in Europe
LONDON: The United Kingdom’s Covid-19 death toll now exceeds 40,000, by far the worst yet reported in Europe, raising more questions about Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s handling of the coronavirus crisis. Figures published by the Office for National Statistics for England and Wales brought the United Kingdom’s official death toll to 38,289 as of May 3, according to […]
Saudi interior ministry announces round-the-clock curfew during Eid
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s interior ministry announced on Tuesday that a round-the-clock nationwide curfew will be implemented during the five-day Eid al-Fitr holiday to control the spread of the coronavirus as infections spike in the kingdom. The kingdom, which has reported the highest number of virus cases in the Gulf region, is scrambling to limit the […]
Canada to Speed Visa Processing for Essential Foreign Workers
The Canadian government will fast-track work permit applications for foreign workers already in the country as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts global supply chains. The new policy allows migrant workers who lost their jobs in Canada due to COVID-19 to apply for a permit with a different employer and quickly receive authorization to begin a new job. […]
Coronavirus: India targets small businesses in economic bailout
India has announced plans to spur small and medium businesses as part of a $264bn (£216bn) economic package. These include an emergency credit line of collateral-free loans worth $40bn to to “resume business activity and safeguard jobs” in the wake of India’s lockdown to curb coronavirus. Finance Minister Niramala Sitharamn said more measures will be […]
U.N. Warns of Global Mental Health Crisis Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
LONDON: Health experts from United Nations have warned that a mental illness crisis is looming as millions of people worldwide are surrounded by death and disease and forced into isolation, poverty and anxiety by the pandemic of COVID-19. “The isolation, the fear, the uncertainty, the economic turmoil — they all cause or could cause psychological distress,” […]
USA Police Killed Black Health Worker
The police of United States of America killed of a emergency health worker 26-year-old in her apartment in Kentucky has triggered a fresh wave of anger in the USA over officers shooting black civilians. “Black Lives Matter” slogan protests have erupted regularly since 2012 over the shootings of unarmed African-Americans with many accusing police of […]
Virus-hit Iran reopens mosques for holy Ramadan nights
TEHRAN: In spite of their fears over the coronavirus, hundreds of pious Iranians took advantage of the temporary opening of mosques Wednesday to pray at one of the holiest times of year. The mask-clad faithful for the most part adhered to social distancing guidelines as they sat in designated areas of Reihanat al-Hussein mosque, in […]
COVID-19: Indian Railways to cancel tickets for travel till June 30 on regular trains
The Indian Railways on Thursday cancelled all train tickets booked for travel on or before June 30, even as the country prepares itself for relaxation in restrictions at the end of the third phase of the lockdown, PTI reported. Train services for passengers have remained suspended since a nationwide lockdown was imposed to combat the coronavirus in […]
