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Iran's leaders take upbeat tone even as virus deaths climb
Iran's leaders vowed to overcome the coronavirus outbreak in upbeat messages marking the Persian New Year on Friday, even as the Health Ministry announced 149 more fatalities, bringing the country's death toll to 1,433.
Washington, D.C. records first COVID-19 death
Officials in the nation's capital have announced the first death of a patient from the COVID-19 illness.
Italy sees biggest day-to-day rise in coronavirus deaths
Italy has recorded its highest day-to-day-rise in the number of deaths of people infected with the new coronavirus.
Local monitoring for home-quarantine strengthened as corona scare grows
In an effort to prevent the further spread of coronavirus, local administrations have beefed up monitoring across the country to make sure that those returned from abroad follow home-quarantine rules.
In Madaripur, a complete shutdown has been enforced in Shibchar municipality and three unions of Shibchar upazila to contain the virus which is ravaging the entire world.
All the entrances and exits of the municipality and Panchhar, Baheratal and Natun Bahertala unions have been closed. Most shops in the municipality were closed.
Deputy Inspector General (Dhaka Range) of police Nure Alam Mina revealed the information at a press conference at Shibchar Police Station on Friday afternoon.
He said all the residents of the areas have been asked to stay indoors. “They’ve been asked to call us if they need anything and police will deliver those to their doorsteps with the assistance of local representatives,” he said.
The DIG also said a committee has been formed with local representatives in every area to ensure that those returned from abroad remain in mandatory home-quarantine.
Coronavirus: Special prayers offered at mosques
Special prayers were offered at all mosques across the country, including the capital, during Jum’a on Friday seeking blessings of Almighty Allah for protecting Bangladesh from wrath of coronavirus.
New restrictions coming on travel between the US and Mexico
U.S. officials are expected to announce new restrictions on the southern border Friday as they try to halt the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
New restrictions coming on travel between US, Mexico
U.S. officials are expected to announce new restrictions on the Southern border Friday as they try to halt the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Russia deports Chinese for violating self-quarantine rules
Authorities in Moscow are detaining and deporting Chinese nationals for violating quarantine procedures the city government mandated in response to the coronavirus, according to court filings and a lawyer working on at least 15 cases.
Cuomo emerges as Democratic counter to Trump virus response
Before President Donald Trump stepped into the White House briefing room to provide an update on the coronavirus, an opening act was broadcast across cable news of another chief executive calmly reciting statistics and safety tips.