Deadliest day in US as virus toll crosses 3000

Hospitals in the New York City area have been overrun with patients suffering from COVID-19

Spain: Coronavirus claims 849 lives in a day

Spain, whose outbreak is the world's second deadliest after Italy, broke another national record of 849 deaths in one day Tuesday

12-year-old infected with coronavirus dies in Belgium

The small EU country, with a population of 11.4 million, now has 12,775 cases of persons tested positive for COVID-19

Covid19 is a long term battle, can't let down our guard: WHO

WHO does not expect any country to be safe, as the coronavirus will eventually get everywhere

Covid deaths in Iran touch 2898 after 141 new fatalities

Health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said 3,111 new infections have been confirmed over the past 24 hours

China fears second wave of coronavirus

The two-day “gaokao” annual test will be pushed back to July 7 and 8

Sri Lanka reports first Covid19 death, cases rise to 115

The patient had a history of high blood pressure and blood sugar, officials said

China reports 45 new Covid19 cases, five new fatalities

The five new fatalities were all reported from the epicentre Hubei province, taking the death toll to 3,300

IMF to consider Pak's request for financial aid to tackle Covid19 outbreak

The Covid-19 cases in Pakistan on Saturday rose to over 1,320, including 11 deaths

As Covid19 cases rise, Pak opens borders with China for medical assistance

According to Pakistan's health ministry, the number of confirmed cases are nearly 1,235

Virus outbreak sparks prison riot in Thailand

During the violence some convicts escaped from the Buriram prison where 2,000 are held, the justice ministry said

Covid19: South Korea reports 146 new cases, five new deaths

South Korean Prime Minister Chung Se-kyun called for local governments to strengthen monitoring South Koreans who returned from overseas

Meanwhile in Wuhan, the people are coming back

First train to the city since the shutdown steams in after midnight

G-20 plans to inject USD 5 trillion into global economy

Leaders of the world's biggest say they'll do what it takes to tackle the coronavirus pandemic

Singaporeans could face jail time under new social distancing rules

Under the new rules, Singaporeans intentionally close to someone could be jailed for six months

As Covid19 fatalities rise, Iraq scrambles to bury its dead

Iraq has confirmed more than 500 COVID-19 cases and 42 deaths

Over 12,000 recover from virus in Iran amid rising death toll

Iran reported 123 new deaths, taking the toll to 2,640

Iran records 139 new Covid19 deaths, toll climbs to 2,517

The total number of infections in Iran now stands at 35,408

Four killed as gunmen attack Sikhs gathered at a Gurdwara in Afghanistan

The Sikh community is a religious minority in Afghanistan

Covid19 death toll in Iran climbs to 1,900

Over 24,811 people are now known to have been infected by coronavirus in Iran

In a rare case, infant dies of Covid19 in US

The Chicago infant was among 13 new deaths in Illinois

Trump decides against imposing lockdown in New York as Covid19 cases surge

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention however, advised residents of the region not to travel except for essential purposes

New York's medical workers decry lack for protection equipment

The death of a 48-year-old male nurse crystallized fears of medical workers who've lamented severe shortage protective gowns and masks

Trump signs biggest stimulus package ever

What it does: $1200 cash transfer to every American, higher jobless dole and more funds for health care

US records 345 coronavirus deaths and 18,000 new cases in 24 hours

There are now 97,028 declared virus cases in the country and there have been 1,475 deaths, said John Hopkins

Covid19 cases rise to 700,000 globally

The figures represent only a fraction of the number of infections as many countries only carry out tests on suspected cases, officials said

Spain announces 812 new deaths, toll surges past 7,000

It is the first decline in the number of deaths in a 24-hour period since Thursday

Germany eyes South Korean model to fight virus outbreak

Germany is already carrying out more coronavirus tests than any other European country at a rate of 300,000 to 500,000 a week

Spanish Princess Maria Teresa first royal to die of Covid19

The princess' death comes weeks after King Felipe VI reported negative for covid-19

Italian govt asks citizens to be prepared for an extended lockdown

The message from ministers and health officials came as Italy's world-topping toll rose by 756

Covid19: South Africa records first two deaths, cases rise to 1,000

The health minister in a statement said the deaths occurred in Western Cape province, home of Cape Town

Boko Haram kills over 100 Chadian soldiers in seven-hour attack

The attack on soldiers on the Boma peninsula lasted at least seven hours, and reinforcements sent to help were targeted

Libya battles escalate as coronavirus arrives in country

U.N. Secretary General had called for a complete ceasefire in conflicts around the world as governments struggle with pandemic globally

Over 20 killed in oil tanker explosion in west Uganda

The accident happened after its driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a stationary vehicle, which triggered the fire.

Tanzania, Somalia report first Covid19 cases

In a little over a week, 21 new African countries have reported cases, bringing the total affected to 30.

Senior Australian minister tested positive for Covid19

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton tested positive days after he reutrned from Washington

New Zealand's Christchurch terrorist pleads guilty for murder, terrorism

Tarrant is the first person to be found guilty of terrorism in New Zealand under laws passed after the Sept. 11, 2001

New Zealand annunounces month-long lockdown to contain virus outbreak

Prime minister Ardern acknowledged the move would create massive economic and social disruption but responded "this will save lives"

Stabbing spree in Sydney by man yelling 'God is great' in Arabic

Police at the scene have confirmed there have been no fatal injuries.

Hundreds detained at Moscow Opposition protest

On Saturday, riot police were deployed in large numbers in central Moscow.