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Virus death tolls slow in Italy and Spain

Coronavirus death tolls in the UK and US remain grim while the pace of infection seems to be slowing in Italy and Spain.

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We can defeat the coronavirus: Queen

“We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return,“ Queen Elizabeth has told the British people.

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India lights candles to fight ‘darkness’

People confined to their homes in India have gathered at their doors, balconies and windows at 9pm in a show of solidarity in the fight against COVID-19.

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India lights candles to fight ‘darkness’

People confined to their homes in India have gathered at their doors, balconies and windows at 9pm in a show of solidarity in the fight against COVID-19.

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UK may tighten coronavirus restrictions

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock says more restrictions may be imposed on outdoor exercise if people flout lockdown rules.

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Irish PM returns to medical practice

Former doctor Leo Varadkar has re-registered as a medical practitioner and will take a break from being Ireland’s PM for one shift a week..

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Scots medical chief breaks own virus rules

The Scottish government’s top medical expert has been caught ignoring her own advice to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Italy death toll lowest since March 19

The daily increase in coronavirus-linked deaths in Italy is at the lowest figure since March 19, officials say.

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Indonesia govt mandates wearing face masks

An Indonesian government representative says everyone is required to wear face masks when they are outside to try to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

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US braces for ‘hardest, saddest’ week

US Surgeon General Jerome Adams has warned that the coronavirus outbreak means it “is going to be the hardest and the saddest week of most Americans’ lives”.

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Jerusalem’s Palm Sunday march scaled back

Jerusalem’s traditional Palm Sunday procession has been cancelled due to restrictions imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

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US Dems may hold virtual convention: Biden

Joe Biden says the Democratic party’s nominating convention may need to take place online amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Rwanda grave ‘with 30,000 bodies’ found

A valley dam thought to contain about 30,000 bodies has been discovered in Rwanda almost 26 years after the country’s genocide.

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Singapore reports record new virus cases

Singapore says it will quarantine nearly 20,000 migrant workers in their dormitories for two weeks amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Ardern takes aim at Aust visa changes

Jacinda Ardern has expressed her annoyance with the Australian government’s new immigration arrangements that could see tens of thousands of Kiwis sent home.

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Queen to address UK on COVID-19 crisis

The Queen will make a televised speech to the British public about the COVID-19 crisis which has killed 4313 people in the UK.

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Trump says he may take anti-malaria drug

Donald Trump has tested negative for COVID-19 but says he might take an anti-malaria drug despite heath authorities saying its efficacy has not been proven.

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Ardern brings in NZ lockdown bonk ban

New Zealand has issued a new lockdown guidance that separates families and lovers who don’t live together as the number of COVID-19 cases reaches 1039.

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China sees rise in new coronavirus cases

Chinese citizens returning home as well as local transmissions have led to an increase in the number of new cases of coronavirus cases being recorded.

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