Northern Italy quarantines 16 million people
Italy's Prime Minister has said at least 16 million people are in mandatory quarantine in Lombardy region and also in 14 provinces. The lock-down will last until early
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LeBron James would refuse to play if Lakers games are held behind closed doors because of coronavirus
NBA star, LeBron James says he would refuse to play if the Los Angeles Lakers had to stage games behind closed doors because of the coronavirus outbreak. The NBA asked
Dog tests 'low-level' positive for COVID-19
A pet dog in Hong Kong has a “low-level†OF COVID-19, in what may be the first known human-to-animal transmission of the virus that has sickened more than 100
Dozens trapped as coronavirus quarantine hotel collapses in China
About 70 people were trapped after a hotel being used as a coronavirus quarantine facility in the Chinese city of Quanzhou collapsed. Officials say about 40 of the 70
Coronavirus death toll in Italy rises to 197
The death toll from the coronavirus in Italy has risen to 197 after the largest daily increase in fatalities there since the outbreak began.Officials said 49 people had d
Fiji extends 14-day travel restrictions to foreign nationals who have been present in South Korea
The Fijian Government says they have continued to closely monitor the global spread of COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus) and has widened its existing travel restrictions t
First school closure in Sydney after a student tested positive for coronavirus
A public school in Sydney was closed today after a 16-year-old student had tested positive for coronavirus. The patient is in Year 11 at Epping Boys High School in Syd
Fiji must prepare itself for the worst time ahead of us - Premila Kumar
Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Premila Kumar says the concern is growing over the economic damage caused by the Coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak globally and F
All schools in Fiji are currently strengthening hand washing practices - Akbar
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar says all schools in Fiji are currently strengthening their basic hygiene and handwashing practices as a precautionary measure to prepar
England's 6 Nations games against Italy postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
England's Six Nations games against Italy on 14 and 15 March have been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak. Organisers say the men's, women's and under-20s c
Iran shuts schools and universities until early April due to coronavirus
Iran is also closing schools and universities until early April due to the coronavirus outbreak affecting the country. The first person has died in the UK from coronav
Four people that were monitored for coronavirus have tested negative
The four people that were monitored for coronavirus now known as COVID-19 have tested negative.The Ministry of Health says it received test results from Melbourne last ni
Test results for the 4 people to be out tomorrow - Dr. Waqainabete
Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says the four people in Fiji being monitored for Coronavirus which is now known as COVID-19 are feeling much better today ho
Coronavirus: California declares a state of emergency after death toll from disease to 11
California has declared a state of emergency after announcing its first coronavirus death, bringing the US death toll from the disease to 11. The 71-year-old man, who
IMF Director announces a US$50 billion aid package to help fight COVID-19
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced a US$50 billion aid package to help fight the coronavirus, now known as COVID-19. Georgiev
Despite coronavirus, IOC unwavering on Tokyo Olympics starting in July
Despite worldwide concern and speculation about whether the fast-spreading virus outbreak will affect the Tokyo Olympics, the International Olympic Committee’s lea
Coronavirus forcing Australians into a toilet paper frenzy
Perhaps the worst doomsday scenario is this: being stuck on the toilet and finding you're down to the last square. At least that appears to be the nightmare prospect s
Italy sporting events to be played behind closed doors until April due to coronavirus outbreak
All sporting events in Italy will be played behind closed doors until the 3rd of April as a result of the coronavirus outbreak in the country. As Football Italia relay
Four people in Fiji are in isolation and are being monitored for Coronavirus
Four people in Fiji are being monitored for Coronavirus which is now known as COVID-19 and are in strict isolation as the Ministry of Health awaits test results.There are
Italian Cup semi-final second leg between Juventus and AC Milan postponed over coronavirus concerns
The Italian Cup semi-final second leg between Juventus and AC Milan has been postponed over concerns about coronavirus. It came as the Civil Protection Agency said 27
Coronavirus: World Bank pledges $12bn in emergency aid
As COVID-19 reaches more than 60 countries, the World Bank Group is making available an initial package of up to US$12 billion in immediate support to assist countries co