outbreak of Covid-19

Saudi Arabia suspends workplace attendance in all gov't agencies

Saudi Arabia announced on Monday the suspension of attendance at workplaces in all government agencies for 16 days against COVID-19 outbreak.

4 years ago

U.S. Fed cuts rates to near zero amid coronavirus fallout

In a surprise announcement, the U.S. Federal Reserve on Sunday cut its benchmark interest rate by a full percentage point to near zero and pledged to boost its bond holdings by at least 700 billion U.S. dollars amid mounting fears over the COVID-19 outbreak.

4 years ago

Coronavirus: Bangladesh’s Pakistan tour postponed

Bangladesh’s Pakistan tour scheduled for April has been cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).

4 years ago

Canada to bring home citizens on coronavirus-hit cruise ship in U.S.

Canada will send a chartered plane to bring home Canadians on board a cruise ship that is being held off the coast of California because of an outbreak of COVID-19, the Canadian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.

4 years ago

Self-isolate or get paid? That's the choice for gig workers in a virus outbreak, and it's a big problem for the rest of us

International attempts to contain the novel coronavirus are stretching the capability and patience of the international community, as trade, travel and business as usual continue to suffer, reports CNN.

4 years ago