Virus

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…

NBA to suspend season after Jazz player tests positive for coronavirus

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- The NBA will suspend play starting on Thursday after a Utah Jazz player preliminarily…

Trump announces steps to combat coronavirus’ economic fallout

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced measures meant to shore up the economy reeling…

Manila mayor undergoes self-quarantine after trip to London

  (Eagle News) -- Manila City Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso is now undergoing self-quarantine following his official business trip…

India suspends tourist visas over coronavirus

NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- India on Wednesday suspended all tourist visas until April 15 and said it would quarantine…

Amazon increases paid sick leave due to coronavirus

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Amazon on Wednesday beefed up paid leave for workers quarantined due to the novel…

Italy shuts stores across country to fight virus

by Dmitry ZAKS ROME, Italy (AFP) -- Italy on Wednesday shut all stores except for pharmacies and food shops in…

WHO labels coronavirus a ‘pandemic’ as Europe scrambles to contain it

by Robin Millard, with Jastinder Khera in Rome GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The World Health Organization called the new coronavirus…

No, coronavirus isn’t the same as the flu

PARIS, France (AFP) -- Aches and pains, sore throat, fever -- although they may feel similar to those suffering from…

Spain virus toll passes 2,000, with 47 deaths

  MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- Coronavirus infections in Spain have passed the 2,000 mark with 47 deaths, the health ministry…

Britain pledges £30 bn package to combat coronavirus

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Britain unveiled Wednesday a package of stimulus measures worth £30 billion ($39 billion, 34.4 billion…

Spain virus toll passes 2,000, with 47 deaths

MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- Coronavirus infections in Spain has passed the 2,000 marks with 47 deaths, the health ministry announced…

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