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5,000-10,000 people ‘likely’ have COVID-19 in UK, says advisers as PM Johnson announces measures to stem spread

  LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)-- Britain on Thursday said up to 10,000 people in the UK could be infected with…

Ireland orders shutdowns to curb coronavirus

  DUBLIN, Ireland (AFP) -- Ireland on Thursday announced the closure of all schools and colleges, and recommended the cancellation…

Spain minister tests positive for virus; second deputy prime minister also in quarantine

  MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- Spain's equality minister has tested positive for coronavirus and has been quarantined with her partner,…

‘Don’t panic’ says US woman who recovered from coronavirus

  by David Albright with Issam Ahmed in Washington Agence France Presse SEATTLE, United States (AFP) -- An American woman…

US President Trump halts travel from Europe in ‘aggressive’ coronavirus response

https://youtu.be/cvGT9ssGKAI   by Sebastian Smith Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump suspended travel from…

Qatar coronavirus cases jump by 238 in one day

DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- The number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in Qatar jumped by 238 to 262 on Wednesday,…

Shanghai skyscrapers’ viewing platforms re-open as virus eases

SHANGHAI, China (AFP) -- High-profile fixtures of Shanghai's skyline began to re-open Thursday on a limited basis in a sign…

Australia unveils $11billion stimulus to avert virus downturn

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia on Thursday unveiled a massive US$11 billion spending plan designed to curb the economic impact…

S. Korea adds 114 virus cases, warns on Seoul cluster

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea reported fewer than 120 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, but authorities warned that…

Trump suspends travel from Europe to US in coronavirus crisis

by Sebastian Smith WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday suspended travel from Europe to the United…

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