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Spain virus cases top 13,700 with nearly 600 deaths

MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- The number of people infected by COVID-19 in Spain soared past 13,700 on Wednesday with the…

Japan expands entry ban, quarantine over virus

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's prime minister said Wednesday the country will expand quarantine measures and a ban on entry…

Iran says, 147 new virus deaths bring total to 1,135

TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran said Wednesday that the novel coronavirus has killed 147 more people, a new single-day record…

South Africa virus cases fast rising, jump to 116

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- South Africa on Wednesday recorded its highest 24-hour increase in coronavirus infections to date, with…

BMW to shut down European factories over virus

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany (AFP) -- German carmaker BMW said Wednesday it would close European and South African factories accounting…

WHO says, ‘aggressive’ action needed in SEAsia to stop virus

NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- The World Health Organization called for "aggressive" action in Southeast Asia to combat the fast-spreading…

New York considering stay-at-home order within 48 hours

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- New York's mayor said Tuesday the city's 8.6 million inhabitants should prepare for being…

Turkey confirms first coronavirus death

ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP) -- Turkey confirmed its first novel coronavirus-related death on Tuesday as the number of cases in the…

Trump calls for national unity against coronavirus

by Issam AHMED WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for a unified national response…

New coronavirus can survive on surfaces for hours: study

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The novel coronavirus can survive on surfaces or in the air for several hours, according…

Gambia announces first coronavirus case

BANJUL, Gambia (AFP) -- The Gambia has recorded its first case of coronavirus, the country's health minister said on Tuesday,…

Durant among Brooklyn Nets players diagnosed with COVID-19

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Kevin Durant is reportedly among four Brooklyn Nets players who have tested positive for…

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