Category Archives: Syndicated
Greece quarantines second camp after coronavirus case confirmed
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece has quarantined a second migrant facility this week after a 53-year-old man tested positive for coronavirus, the migration ministry said on Sunday. Tha Afghan man, who was fo...
Apr 05, 2020
UAE central bank takes new anti-coronavirus steps, bringing stimulus to $70 billion
DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates' central bank said on Sunday it had reduced banks' reserve requirements for demand deposits by 50% to support the country's economy during the COVID-19 pande...
Apr 05, 2020
Thailand reports 102 new coronavirus cases, three more deaths
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand reported 102 new coronavirus cases and three more deaths, the country's public health ministry said on Sunday. The latest numbers raised the total in the Southeast Asian n...
Apr 05, 2020
Australia optimistic over slowing virus spread, urges vigilance
By Lidia Kelly MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Several Australian health officials said on Sunday they were cautiously optimistic about the slowing spread of coronavirus in the country but warned social distanc...
Apr 04, 2020
Athletics: Lavillenie claims ‘international home containment’ title
PARIS (Reuters) - France's former Olympic pole vault champion Renaud Lavillenie has found a way to keep his competitive juices flowing during the coronavirus lockdown by staging an "international home...
Apr 04, 2020
Japan to boost Avigan drug stockpile as part of coronavirus stimulus
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is considering increasing the stockpile of Fujifilm Holding Corp's Avigan anti-flu drug during this fiscal year so it can be used to treat 2 million people, according to a plan...
Apr 04, 2020
United slashes New York-area flights due to coronavirus
By David Shepardson (Reuters) - United Airlines said late Saturday it will drastically reduce flights to two New York City airports amid the coronavirus outbreak. United said starting Sunday it will g...
Apr 04, 2020
Mexican health ministry registers 1,890 coronavirus cases, 79 deaths
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The Mexican health ministry on Saturday registered 1,890 cases of the novel coronavirus in the country, an increase of 202 cases from a day earlier. The number of deaths increa...
Apr 04, 2020
Trump says he may take drug to treat coronavirus, questions states’ ventilator needs
By Jeff Mason and Lindsay Dunsmuir WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Saturday doubled down on his support for a drug that is still being tested to treat the coronavirus, saying he might...
Apr 04, 2020
Report: Trump hopeful for a full NFL season
President Donald Trump is optimistic pro sports can return to having fans in the stands by August or September, he told league commissioners on Saturday, ESPN reported. Trump held a conference call wi...
Apr 04, 2020
