Coronavirus Updates
Argentina declares 6-month rent freeze
12:05 | 03/27/2020
Argentina has declared a six-month rent freeze to help families hurt financially by the nation’s lockdown that was announced last Friday.
Study: Coronavirus could claim 1.8 million lives this year
12:04 | 03/27/2020
The coronavirus pandemic could kill 1.8 million people this year even with drastic measures implemented to stop it, according to a study from Britain’s Imperial College published Thursday.
South Africa reports first coronavirus fatalities
12:03 | 03/27/2020
South Africa has reported its first two deaths from COVID-19. There are now more than 1,000 cases in the country.
US passes China, Italy in COVID-19 cases
8:18 | 03/27/2020
The United States reached a grim milestone Thursday night, passing China and Italy to lead the world in the number of COVID-19 cases with more than 83,000 people being diagnosed with the respiratory disease.
UAE imposes night curfew for weekend cleaning
19:26 | 03/26/2020
The United Arab Emirates on Thursday began enforcing a night curfew for a weekend, nationwide disinfection campaign to combat coronavirus.
Lebanon extends coronavirus measures to April 12
18:03 | 03/26/2020
Lebanon has extended its measures to fight coronavirus from midnight March 29 to April 12, according to the secretary-general of the Lebanese Supreme Defense Council.
Record 3.3 million unemployment claims filed in US last week
18:01 | 03/26/2020
A record number of Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the coronavirus crisis continues to wreak havoc on the labor market.
UK: 560,000 volunteers sign up to help NHS with coronavirus
12:59 | 03/26/2020
A total of 560,000 volunteers have signed up to assist Britain’s National Health Service during the coronavirus crisis, according to UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
India announces $22.6 billion relief package
12:54 | 03/26/2020
The Indian government announced Thursday a $22.6 billion coronavirus relief package to assist those impacted by the disease and nationwide lockdown.
Crash kills at least 15 in Egypt during coronavirus curfew
12:45 | 03/26/2020
A multivehicle crash in Cairo killed at least 15 people and injured a dozen on Wednesday night, according to authorities and state media. The crash occurred hours after a nighttime curfew went into effect to curb the spread of the coronavirus.