Numerous countries have closed their borders and introduced severe quarantine measures to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, and now many nations are trying to produce more ventilators to help those infected who can’t breathe due to the disease.
The global pandemic continues to spread, with the death toll nearing 65,000 worldwide. The United States has the highest number of those infected – over 300,000, while Italy and Spain have confirmed the highest numbers of fatalities – 15,362 and 11,947 respectively. At the same time, Germany and France have surpassed China in confirmed cases, as Beijing reports a significant decrease in new infections across the country.
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15:14
UK COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 4,900 as 621 Deaths Reported in 24 Hours
UK COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 4,900 as 621 Deaths Reported in 24 Hours – Government
LONDON (Sputnik) – The COVID-19 death toll in the United Kingdom has surpassed 4,900 after the Department of Health and Social Care on Sunday announced that 621 more people have lost their lives after contracting the disease. -
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NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Holds Presser to Update on COVID-19 Situation – Video
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14:32
Number of COVID-19 Deaths in United States Surpasses 8,500 – Johns Hopkins University
Number of COVID-19 Deaths in United States Surpasses 8,500 – Johns Hopkins University
Data on the number of coronavirus cases and the death toll is being updated on a regular basis. According to the World Health Organisation, as of Sunday, the total number of confirmed cases in the US had reached 273, 808, with 7,020 fatalities. -
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COVID-19 Cases in India Top 3,300 After Daily Increase of 302 – Health Ministry
The number of people infected with the new coronavirus in India has jumped 302 to a current total of 3,374, the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Sunday.
The previous updates from India in the morning and evening of Saturday stated 2,902 and 3,072 cases, respectively.
According to the ministry, the fresh toll of 3,374 cases includes 3,030 active cases, 266 recoveries, 77 fatalities and one person who migrated from the country.
Most cases have been confirmed in the central Maharashtra state (490), followed by the southeastern Tamil Nadu state (485) and the greater New Delhi area (445), it follows from the ministry’s update.
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13:56
People Leave Coronavirus-Hit Ship Coral Princess in Miami
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13:56
Live From New York City After Trump Orders Military Deployment – Video
Live From New York City After Trump Orders Military Deployment – Video
US President Donald Trump has ordered to deploy 1,000 military personnel, consisting mostly of doctors, nurses, and healthcare specialists to New York City amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. -
13:30
Death Toll in the United Kingdom Nears 5,000
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13:17
Former Libyan Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril Dies From Coronavirus – Reports
Former Libyan Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril Dies From Coronavirus – Reports
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Libya currently stands at 18, according to the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Centre. -
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Live From Paris as Self-Isolation Regime Continues Amid COVID-19 Pandemic – Video
Live From Paris as Self-Isolation Regime Continues Amid COVID-19 Pandemic – Video
In late March, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe extended the coronavirus lockdown in the country until 15 April amid the global pandemic. -
12:40
Ethiopia Reports Its First Fatality From COVID-19
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12:19
Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer Snapped Breaking Lockdown, Visiting Second Home
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12:10
Watch Hospital for Infectious Diseases Under Construction Catch Fire in Moscow
Watch Hospital for Infectious Diseases Under Construction Catch Fire in Moscow
With the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of abating, governments have been taking emergency measures to stop the spread of the infection. According to the World Health Organisation, the number of confirmed cases globally has exceeded one million with over 58,000 deaths. -
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Putin to Cut Down Personal Contacts, Work Remotely for at Least Another Week – Kremlin
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11:26
Russia to Create System to Identify Citizens Who Return From Abroad to Curb Spread of COVID-19
Russia to Create System to Identify Citizens Who Return From Abroad to Curb Spread of COVID-19
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Russia has grown to 5,389 after 658 new cases were registered over the past day, the COVID-19 response centre said in a statement on Sunday. -
10:54
UN Facing ‘Dire’ Liquidity Meltdown Due to Coronavirus Crisis
UN Facing ‘Dire’ Liquidity Meltdown Due to Coronavirus Crisis
On Wednesday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautioned that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic’s economic impact may “bring a recession that probably has no parallel in the recent past”. -
10:53
Russia Confirms 658 New Coronavirus Cases in 24 Hours Bringing Total to 5,389
Russia Confirms 658 New Coronavirus Cases in 24 Hours Bringing Total to 5,389
The country previously went had a paid week off, as Russian President Vladimir Putin urged people to stay at home to curb the coronavirus pandemic, also introducing travel bans and boosting the healthcare system. -
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Live From Berlin Park as Self-Isolation Regime Continues Amid COVID-19 Pandemic – Video
Live From Berlin Park as Self-Isolation Regime Continues Amid COVID-19 Pandemic – Video
In late March, German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced strict coronavirus measures for at least two weeks, including a ban on more than two people meeting and the closure of all non-essential businesses. -
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Iran Confirms 58,226 Infected, Death Toll Rises to 3,603
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09:52
Sri Lanka Releases 3,000 Prisoners to Curb Coronavirus Outbreak
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09:43
Poland Confirms 207 New Cases, 3,824 Infected in Total
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09:38
UK to Take Further Action if People Neglect Lockdown Rules – Health Secretary
“I don’t want to have to take away exercise as a reason to leave home … if too many people are not following the rules”, Health Secretary Matt Hancock stated. “At the moment the vast majority of people are. But we should not break the rules because that would mean that the virus spreads more and we then might have to take further action”.
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09:37
First Coronavirus Case Reported in South Sudan
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09:37
UAE Central Bank Adopts $70Bln Worth Program to Support Economy Amid COVID-19 Crisis
UAE Central Bank Adopts Programme Worth $70 Billion to Support Economy Amid COVID-19 Crisis
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) on Sunday said it had rolled out a set of capital and liquidity relief measures worth a total of 256 billion UAE dirham ($69.7 billion) to support the country’s economy and banking sector throughout the COVID-19 crisis. -
09:37
Number of Coronavirus Cases in Spain Jumps to 130,759, Death Toll Rises to 12,418
Number of Coronavirus Cases in Spain Jumps to 130,759, Death Toll Rises to 12,418
The Spanish authorities will extend the state of emergency imposed throughout the country as part of measures to curb the coronavirus pandemic until 26 April, the TVE broadcaster reported on 4 April. -
09:35
UK PM Boris Johnson Thanks People for Adhering to the Lockdown
Thank you to everyone who is saving lives by staying at home this weekend.
I know it’s tough, but if we all work together and follow the guidance we will beat #coronavirus.#StayHomeSaveLives
— Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) April 5, 2020
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09:34
Over 8,500 People Diagnosed With Coronavirus in Africa
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09:19
Pope Francis Holds Palm Sunday Mass Without Public Due to Coronavirus Outbreak – Video
Pope Francis Holds Palm Sunday Mass Without Public Due to Coronavirus Outbreak – Video
The head of the Roman Catholic Church holds the sacred ceremony without the public for the first time due to the coronavirus lockdown, as Italy is suffering from an extremely high death toll amid the pandemic. -
09:09
Malaysia Reports 179 New Cases, Total of 3,662
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08:59
Russia Confirms 536 New COVID-19 Cases in Moscow, Capital’s Total at 3,893 Infections
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08:53
Palestinian Territories Confirm Total of 226 COVID-19 Cases
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08:40
At Least 1,251 Diagnosed With Coronavirus in Ukraine
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08:40
Number of Infected in Georgia Rises to 170
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08:31
Armenia Confirms 822 COVID-19 Cases
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08:24
Death Toll in UK May Be Anywhere From 7,000 to 20,000 – Cabinet Health Adviser
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08:13
Greece Quarantines 2nd Migrant Camp After Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19
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07:48
British Scientists Develop Coronavirus Test That Detects COVID-19 Before Symptoms Appear – Reports
British Scientists Develop Coronavirus Test That Detects COVID-19 Before Symptoms Appear – Reports
The death toll from the coronavirus in the UK has recently surpassed the Chinese numbers, however, according to Boris Johnson adviser Professor Neil Ferguson, the social distancing measures might be eased in a week or two, as the disease is expected to plateau soon. -
07:43
UK Health Secretary Hancock: No Disagreement With Financial Secretary Norman About Coronavirus Lockdown
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07:39
Philippines Postpones International Fleet Review Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
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07:09
Number of Infected in Tokyo Surpasses 1,000 – Reports
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06:50
Rouhani Says ‘Low-Risk Economic Activities’ Will Resume in Iran From 11 April Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Rouhani Says ‘Low-Risk Economic Activities’ Will Resume in Iran From 11 April Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Iran remains the country worst hit by the new virus in the Middle East, with the death toll climbing to 3,452 on Sunday. -
06:49
Number of COVID-19 Cases in Israel Tops 8,000, Death Toll Reaches 46 – Health Ministry
Number of COVID-19 Cases in Israel Tops 8,000, Death Toll Reaches 46 – Health Ministry
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) – The number of people infected with the coronavirus in Israel has grown to a total of 8,018 and the death toll has increased to 46 people, the Israeli Health Ministry said on Sunday. -
06:16
New Zealand PM Ardern Slams People Breaking Self-Isolation, as Number of Infected Surpasses 1,000
PM Jacinda Ardern has praised citizens who self-isolate, adding, however, that there are “still some people I would charitably describe as idiots”, mentioning a man who had recently filmed himself coughing on people in Christchurch.
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06:15
Australia Reports Gradual Fall in New COVID-19 Cases With 181 New Infections in 24 Hours
Australia Reports Gradual Fall in New COVID-19 Cases With 181 New Infections in 24 Hours
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The number of COVID-19 cases in Australia has increased by 181 to a total of 5,635 in 24 hours and the death toll has reached 34, the Department of Health said in a statement on Sunday. -
06:10
Number of COVID-19 Cases in Russia’s Far Eastern Khabarovsk Rises to 11
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05:19
Moscow is at Greater Risk of Coronavirus, Hence Tough Measures Taken to Curb the Spread – Mayor
Moscow is at Greater Risk of Coronavirus, Hence Tough Measures Taken to Curb the Spread – Mayor
At the moment, Russia has reported at least 4,731 coronavirus cases, with the majority of them (over 3,300) registered in Moscow. In order to curb the infection, President Vladimir Putin earlier announced a paid week off from March 28 to April 5, urging people to stay at home. -
04:35
Over 100 New Cases Confirmed in Thailand, Three New Fatalities
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04:34
Uzbekistan to Introduce Mandatory Self-Isolation Regime on Monday
“Starting April 6, the self-isolation regime introduced on April 1 will become mandatory in Tashkent and Nukus, as well as regional centres”, the coronavirus response centre under the government said in a statement on its Telegram channel.
It added that from 6:00 a.m. local time (01:00 GMT) on 6 April, the use of scooters and bicycles would also be temporarily limited in Tashkent, Nukus, the capital of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, and all other regions.
“Large dehkan markets and shopping centres (supermarkets, hypermarkets, and others) will be equipped with pyrometers and antiseptic agents within two days”, the statement read.
