Archive: 16/03/2020
Chad to close airports over coronavirus fears
Chad, though it has yet to record a coronavirus case, announced Monday that it would close its airports to all flights for two weeks over fears of COVID-19 spreading.
Mar 16, 2020
Macron ramps up French 'war' on coronavirus
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday ordered people to stay at home to avoid spreading the new coronavirus, saying only necessary trips would be allowed and violations would be punished.
Mar 16, 2020
Senegal suspends European and North African flights over coronavirus
Senegal will suspend flights from 7 European and North African countries, the government said on Monday, in the latest move by an African nation to stem the spread of coronavirus.
Mar 16, 2020
Italy shuts some beaches after crowds defy lockdown
Some Italian Riviera beaches and promenades around the northern city of Genoa were closed Monday after crowds filled them over the weekend in violation of coronavirus lockdown rules.
Mar 16, 2020