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No reported infections from COVID-19 patients with relapse: expert

No novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases that are transmitted by patients tested positive again after being treated have been reported so far in China, a medical

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Indian state to close shops, offices in financial capital Mumbai

India’s westerly state of Maharashtra on Friday decided to close all shops and offices except those providing essential services in India’s financial capital Mumbai, Pu

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Governor of California announces a statewide shelter in place

In a press conference, Governor of California Gavin Newsom ordered “all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence” to stop the spread of the

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Business leader says Egypt's trade, industry not affected by COVID-19, praises China's experience

Trade and industry in Egypt haven't been affected so far by the country's measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and China's experience in combating the coronavirus is inspiring, an Egyptian

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U.S. Texas governor announces statewide school, restaurant shutdown

U.S. state of Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday announced the shutdown of schools, restaurants, gyms and bars statewide to stop the spread of COVID-19. The order will be in effect until April 3

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Egypt closes malls, restaurants over COVID-19 concerns

A security guard at Cairo University wears a protective mask following the suspension of study for only undergraduate students amid coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spread, in Cairo, Egypt March 15

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Brexit trade talks in further doubt as EU's Barnier tests positive

Michael Barnier has tested positive for COVID-19 /AP The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has announced he has tested positive for COVID-19, putting a further cloud ov

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Greece hands over Olympic flame to Tokyo 2020

The flame of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games has been handed over to the Japanese side in a scaled-down handover ceremony in Athens on Thursday, amid the novel coronavirus spread that has cast doubt

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Brazil's biggest city closing malls, gyms to curb coronavirus

Brazil's largest city, Sao Paulo, on Wednesday announced it was closing all shopping centers and fitness clubs until the end of April to contain the COVID-19 epidemic. Sao Paulo State Governor Joao D

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Boeing continues production despite coronavirus spread

U.S. airplane giant Boeing Company is continuing production under government guidelines despite the spread of the coronavirus. "Some Boeing sites were already partially or fully operating under th

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Belgium to impose lockdown as it reinforces anti-coronavirus measures

Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes announced on Tuesday that citizens are required to stay at home from Wednesday to April 5 as the country reinforces measures to contain the spread of coronavirus.

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Indonesia extends COVID-19 emergency status till May 29

The Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) decided on Tuesday to extend the emergency status of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the country

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Mayor cancels all events in London's Trafalgar Square

London Mayor Sadiq Khan confirmed Tuesday that all events in the British capital's landmark Trafalgar Square will be cancelled until further notice. "It is vital that we take all necessary preca

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Two WHO staff members confirmed coronavirus infection

The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed Tuesday that two staff members at its Geneva headquarters have been infected with the novel coronavirus. "We do have two staff confirmed with symptoms

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Euro 2020 postponed by 12 months: UEFA

The European football governing body UEFA has decided to postpone this summer's European Championship to 2021 due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Euro 2020 was scheduled to take place in 12 citie

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6 U.S. counties ban unnecessary outdoor activities amid coronavirus spread

Six counties in northern California's Bay Area region, including San Francisco, on Monday announced a public health order requesting residents to stay at home except for essential activities. Th

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Confirmed cases of COVID-19 jump to 93 in Russia

The number of COVID-19 cases in Russia rose by 30 in the last 24 hours to 93, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova said Monday. "Seventy-nine are in hospital and 57 of them have a mild f