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Oman Reports 18 New Coronavirus Cases 24 Mar 2020 - 10:31 am
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China to lift travel curbs on Hubei province, including Wuhan 24 Mar 2020 - 10:10 am
A local medical worker embraces and bids farewell to a medical worker from Jiangsu at the Wuhan Railway Station as the medical team from Jiangsu leaves Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Hubei province, China March 19,
Pakistani official says he has coronavirus 24 Mar 2020 - 09:58 am
Two women wearing facemasks walk unrder the rain during a government-imposed lockdown as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus in Islamabad on March 24, 2020. / AFP / Farooq NAEEM
Bought enough toilet paper? Check this online calculator 24 Mar 2020 - 09:49 am
A woman carting toilet paper and kitchen rolls walks along a largely deserted Uhlandstrasse in Berlin on March 19, 2020. / AFP / Odd ANDERSEN
Turkey sets shop, bus restrictions as coronavirus death toll rises to 37 24 Mar 2020 - 09:15 am
:ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MARCH 21: Health officials carry out disinfecting works at Sultanahmet Square as a precaution against coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in Istanbul, Turkey on March 21, 2020. ( Elif Öztürk - Anadolu Agency )
Britain in lockdown as WHO warns pandemic 'accelerating' 24 Mar 2020 - 08:57 am
A handout photograph released by the UK Parliament shows Britain's Health Secretary Matt Hancock standing at the dispatch box and speaking during the Coronavirus Bill debate to socially distanced MPs in the House of Commons in London on March 23, 2020.  A
Missile tests and meetings: North Korea signals confidence in face of coronavirus 23 Mar 2020 - 07:44 pm
This picture taken on March 21, 2020 and released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on March 22, 2020 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observing the demonstration fire of tactical guided weapons at an undisclosed location
Merkel negative in 1st virus test; more to be done 23 Mar 2020 - 07:37 pm
German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Michel Kappeler
Presidents in health crises: Trump more hands-on than many 23 Mar 2020 - 07:13 pm
US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during the daily briefing on the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, at the White House on March 22, 2020, in Washington, DC. AFP / Eric Baradat
Russia bans grains exports over coronavirus pandemic 23 Mar 2020 - 06:44 pm
Few people are seen in a square following new type of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Moscow, Russia on March 20, 2020. Sefa Karacan - Anadolu
India shuts down flights, big cities as coronavirus toll rises in region 23 Mar 2020 - 04:24 pm
Employees walk at an empty railway station after services were shutdown by the authorities to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Mumbai, India, March 23, 2020. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas
Australian coronavirus cases spike, cruise with sick passengers denied entry 23 Mar 2020 - 02:33 pm
A health worker talks to visitors at a Covid-19 testing centre in Sydney on March 23, 2020. / AFP / PETER PARKS
Nigeria reports first coronavirus death 23 Mar 2020 - 02:07 pm
A woman wears a protective face mask due to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at the Murtala Mohammed International airport in Lagos, Nigeria March 19, 2020. Picture taken March 19, 2020. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja
Spain's deputy PM Carmen Calvo hospitalized with respiratory infection 23 Mar 2020 - 02:01 pm
FILE PHOTO: Spain's Deputy Prime Minister Carmen Calvo arrives to attend the first cabinet meeting at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, January 14, 2020. REUTERS/Susana Vera/File Photo
People in China need a green light from Alibaba app to move around country 23 Mar 2020 - 01:50 pm
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Coronavirus provides unexpected boost for Kenyan fishermen 23 Mar 2020 - 01:29 pm
Lilian Atieno, a fishmonger, prepares fish at Dunga beach on the shores of Lake Victoria in Kisumu, Kenya March 18, 2020. Picture taken March 18, 2020. REUTERS/James Keyi
New York quiets to slow virus as state becomes next hot spot 23 Mar 2020 - 12:57 pm
People enjoy the day at Central Park as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues in New York, U.S., March 21, 2020. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Lessons from Italy’s Covid-19 mistakes 23 Mar 2020 - 12:08 pm
:A woman with her dog is seen crossing the deserted Piazza del Popolo while the Italians stay at home as part of a lockdown against the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Rome, Italy March 22, 2020. REUTERS/Alberto Lingria