Archive: 21/03/2020
Zimbabwe system 'inadequate' to take on coronavirus
At Chitungwiza, in the southern suburbs of Harare, several women are waiting at the water pump with large cans, concern etched on their faces, fearful of the growing threat of the coronavirus.
Mar 21, 2020
Sao Paulo governor announces two-week quarantine
Sao Paulo state Governor Joao Doria on Saturday ordered a two-week quarantine from Tuesday to help curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 21, 2020
Lebanon calls in army to enforce coronavirus lockdown
Lebanon Saturday called in the army and security forces to ensure people stay at home to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus that has killed four people nationwide.
Mar 21, 2020
Nearly one billion confined to homes as virus toll tops 12,000
Almost one billion people were confined to their homes worldwide Saturday as the global coronavirus death toll topped 12,000 and US states rolled out stay-at-home measures already imposed across swathes of Europe.
Mar 21, 2020
Australian beaches locked down as virus cases pass 1,000
Sunbathers, surfers and tourists were banned from Bondi Beach on Saturday in efforts to contain the coronavirus, which has now infected more than 1,000 people in Australia.
Mar 21, 2020