Coronavirus Updates
Switzerland reports 552 new coronavirus cases
9:30 | 04/07/2020
Switzerland reported 552 new coronavirus cases on Monday, which is a drop from Sunday’s increase of 822.
Global coronavirus cases top 1.34 million
9:22 | 04/07/2020
The number of COVID-19 cases in the world stands at 1,348,628 with 74,834 deaths, according to the latest update from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Tracker.
Gaza coronavirus cases rise to 13
9:20 | 04/07/2020
The number of coronavirus cases in Gaza has increased by one to 13.
Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour curfew in 5 cities
9:19 | 04/07/2020
Saudi authorities have imposed a 24-hour curfew on five cities and four governorates. The five cities are Riyadh, Tabuk, Dammam, Dhahran and Al Hofuf. The governorates are Jeddah, Taif, Al Qatif and Al Khobar.
Israel’s coronavirus death toll climbs to 59
9:18 | 04/07/2020
Israel’s Health Ministry announced on Tuesday that 59 people have died from coronavirus while 9,006 are infected from the disease.
New Zealand demotes health minister
9:17 | 04/07/2020
Health Minister David Clark was demoted after admitting to violating the country’s lockdown by bringing his family to the beach.
Manila lockdown extended 2 weeks
9:16 | 04/07/2020
President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines on Tuesday extended for another two weeks a lockdown on the main island of Luzon which includes the capital Manila.
China reports no new coronavirus deaths
9:15 | 04/07/2020
China has reported zero new COVID-19 deaths for the first time since January.
Boris Johnson spends night in intensive care
9:07 | 04/07/2020
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent the night in intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Netanyahu announces intercity travel ban, Passover curfew
19:20 | 04/06/2020
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday evening announced a travel ban between cities from Tuesday afternoon until Friday morning, and 13-hour curfew for Passover starting on Wednesday evening.