Archive: 22/03/2020
Nigeria tightens rules to stem COVID-19 spread
Nigeria, the most populated country in Africa, on Saturday tightened restrictions in three states on places of worship, airports and bars to try and protect its population against the new coronavirus.
Mar 22, 2020
France coronavirus death toll jumps 112 to 674: official
The number of people killed in France by the coronavirus outbreak has increased by another 112 to a total of 674, the top French health official said on Sunday.
Mar 22, 2020
Ireland places huge orders for virus test equipment
Ireland has placed huge orders for Covid-19 testing equipment and protective equipment for frontline healthcare workers, health officials said on Sunday.
Mar 22, 2020
Johnson warns of tougher action to prevent virus spread
Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned on Sunday he may impose tougher controls on the British public as packed parks, markets and cafes at the weekend showed thousands of people defying government warnings about social distancing.
Mar 22, 2020
Czech Republic confirms first coronavirus death
The Czech Republic registered its first coronavirus victim on Sunday, a 95-year-old man with other health problems, Health Minister Adam Vojtech said in a tweet.
Mar 22, 2020