Russian doctor who met Putin last week diagnosed with coronavirus
A doctor who gave Russian President Vladimir Putin a tour of Moscow's main coronavirus hospital last week said on Tuesday he had himself been diagnosed with the virus.
Putin grants government emergency powers to fight coronavirus
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed legislation on Wednesday to allow the government to declare a state of national emergency in an effort to stem the spread of coronavirus.
Russia earmarks $18 billion to tackle coronavirus crisis
Russia has earmarked nearly $18 billion to fight the spread of the coronavirus and its economic fallout, its prime minister said on Wednesday, pledging additional measures to steer through the crisis that has put the economy on the brink of recession.
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Moscow authorities, this mobile application
will only be used to control the movement of those citizens who have a confirmed coronavirus and therefore must follow the quarantine rules.
This application is not intended to monitor the movements of all Moscow citizens.
Those citizens who do not have mobile phones will be provided with such phones
for the period of quarantine, following which they will return the phones to Moscow authorities.
Putin takes coronavirus precautions as Moscow unveils tracking app
President Vladimir Putin is taking precautions to protect himself against coronavirus, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, as
Moscow authorities launched a smartphone app designed to track people who have been ordered to stay home because of the virus.
Armenia extends emergency restrictions until April 10
Armenia is extending emergency restrictions for another 10 days until April 10 in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Tuesday.
It is also possible that the civil personnel would have to agree to go, whereas the military ones can be ordered to go.
Well, many in the Emergency Control Ministry (EMERCOM) are soldiers. Actually, Shoygu was its first minister. It's totally a speculation on my part, of course. But it sounds logical to use military if you want a tighter control over dissemination of information.
Maybe there are also other considerations. But I don't think it has anything to do with "secret invasion" of any sort.
As for it being easier to order soldiers, Russian army is mostly contract army nowadays when it comes to abroad operations. So these people want to go. The harsher the conditions, the more interesting for them.
In Italy, keep in mind, there are eight (8) U.S. Military bases, two of which NATO occupies. There is also two Bio-labs in Italy, that have the same prominent status as the one located in Wuhan, China. Plus, I believe Italy is a NATO member, although the Pentagon isn't too happy with Italy getting involved with China's "Belt and Road". Something in Italy is way out of proportion, with very serious complications and the U.S. and NATO are sitting on their hands? Why? Another bio-leak? The Russian's that arrived in Italy are top professions in their fields and went right to work - mapping out the hot spots and began investigating.
Italy's social security website hit by hacker attack
Computer hackers have attacked Italy's social security website,
forcing it to shut down on Wednesday just as people were starting to apply for coronavirus benefits, the head of the welfare agency said.
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Amid criticism, Macron vows to raise medical gear output to tackle coronavirus
President Emmanuel Macron pledged on Tuesday to make France self-sufficient in protective masks by year-end and learn lessons from the coronavirus emergency, firing back at growing criticism of his government over painful equipment shortages.
France to transfer critical coronavirus patients by train to ease hospital pressure
Thirty-eight critically ill coronavirus patients will be transferred by high-speed train from the Paris area to less overwhelmed regions on Wednesday to ease pressure on the capital's intensive-care capacity, French health officials said.
France sees worst daily death toll as army ferries critical virus patients
France recorded its worst daily coronavirus death toll on Monday, exceeding 3,000 for the first time, and
army helicopters transported critical patients from the east to hospitals overseas as the country battled to free up space in life-support units.
Germany set to extend social distancing until at least end of Easter holidays: report
Germany's federal government and the country's 16 states want to extend until at least the end of the Easter holidays distancing measures introduced to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Focus Online and broadcaster n-tv reported on Wednesday.
German city introduces face masks for shoppers as coronavirus spreads
The city of Jena in eastern Germany has decided to make people wear face masks when shopping or traveling on public transport, stepping up efforts to curb coronavirus contagion and becoming the first city in the country to introduce the measure.
Merkel: Will recommend tracking apps if tests successful
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday that if tracking apps aimed at helping rein in coronavirus showed signs of being successful,
she would recommend them and would be prepared to use them herself.
Swiss coronavirus deaths rise, government says infection wave could last into summer
The peak of Switzerland's coronavirus epidemic could stretch into later this spring or summer, the head of the Swiss government's communicable diseases division said on Tuesday, as the country's death toll continued to rise.
Dutch PM Rutte says schools, restaurants to stay shut till April 28
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Tuesday all schools, restaurants, and gyms would remain closed until at least April 28,
and he urged the nation to continue to respect all measures introduced to help counter the coronavirus outbreak.
Dutch marijuana back on sale, but don't forget to wash your hands
While most of the Netherlands struggles through the coronavirus lockdown,
marijuana smokers received the welcome news that "coffee shops" selling the drug have reopened for takeaway orders.
Italy's coronavirus lockdown measures to be extended to April 13: minister
Italy will extend anti-coronavirus lockdown restrictions imposed last month to April 13, Health Minister Roberto Speranza said on Wednesday.
Japan on brink of emergency as coronavirus spreads: government spokesperson
Japan remains on the brink of a state of emergency as the rate of coronavirus infections continues to increase in the country, its top government spokesman said on Wednesday.
Tokyo records most new coronavirus cases in a day as pressure for lockdown builds
Japan's capital recorded more than 70 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday for its highest tally in a single day,
as pressure mounted on the prime minister to order a lockdown.
Smoking diners to take it outside as Tokyo ban kicks in
Patrons of Tokyo restaurants and bars will be able to light up indoors for the last time on Tuesday
as one of the world's most cigarette-friendly cities starts enforcing anti-smoking laws from April 1.
New Zealand waits to see if lockdown working, as virus cases stay low
New Zealand on Wednesday reported 61 new cases of the coronavirus, but said
it was too early to assess if the lower number of cases this week meant the nationwide lockdown measures were working.
Quebec sees coronavirus cases soar, faces equipment shortage
With more than half of Canada's coronavirus cases,
Quebec has become the country's epicenter for the pandemic and could run out of some equipment in a week after missing an early opportunity to control the outbreak.
Canada's Trudeau wants to recall MPs to back massive coronavirus aid package
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday
he wanted to recall Parliament so legislators could approve a massive aid package he called "the biggest economic measures of our lifetimes".
Serbian state secretary dies from coronavirus
A senior official in Serbia's government died from the coronavirus on Wednesday, a health official said,
the second death of a public figure from the disease in the Balkan country.
Poland tightens restrictions further against coronavirus
Poland will impose further restrictions on public life, including closing parks and hotels, to curb the spread of coronavirus and avoid the fate of Italy and Spain, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said.
Albania extends lockdown till end of coronavirus outbreak
Albanian schools, cafes, restaurants and other public venues will remain shut and restrictions on social and economic activity will stay in place till the end of the coronavirus outbreak, Health Minister Ogerta Manastirliu said on Wednesday.
Africa's biggest city Lagos locks down to defend against coronavirus
Lagos, Africa's largest city of at least 20 million people,
ground to a halt on Tuesday as it and the Nigerian capital Abuja entered a two-week lockdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Chinese scientists seeking potential COVID-19 treatment find 'effective' antibodies
A team of Chinese scientists has isolated several antibodies that it says
are "extremely effective" at blocking the ability of the new coronavirus to enter cells, which eventually could be helpful in treating or preventing COVID-19.