Laos suspends tourist visas, closes schools to prevent COVID-19
A Lao fisherman is seen on his boat in the Mekong River near Vientiane, Laos, on March 10, 2020. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua) The Lao government has suspended the issuance…
Zimbabwe hails China’s efforts in curbing COVID-19 spread
Photo:zw.china-embassy.org By Lu Wenao Zimbabwe declared the coronavirus pandemic a state of national disaster on Wednesday, as the African country, though yet to have a confirmed case, makes efforts…
US COVID-19 cases top 6,000, deaths surpass 100
A pedestrian wearing a face mask walks along a street in New York, the United States, March 16, 2020. (Xinhua/Wang Ying) The number of COVID-19 cases in the United…
New York state governor urges national unity to combat COVID-19
A primary school is closed due to COVID-19 in New York, the United States, March 16, 2020. (Xinhua/Wang Ying) Andrew Cuomo, governor of the US state of New York, on…
Canada considering emergency economic measures: Trudeau
A traveller wearing face mask arrives at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, Canada, March 16, 2020. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday the Canadian Parliament will…
Tower closed at Chicago’s Midway airport after 3 FAA technicians tested positive for COVID-19
File photo: Xinhua The air traffic control tower at Chicago Midway International Airport was temporarily closed on Tuesday after three Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) technicians at the airport tested positive…
US must stop stigmatizing China and work together against virus: expert
US citizens queue up to buy daily necessities at a supermarket in San Francisco, the US on March 16. Photo: CNS photo By Sun Haoran Many Chinese people living in…
EU member states endorse travel restriction to EU for 30 days
People wearing face masks walk on a street in Rome, Italy, on March 12, 2020.(Photo by Elisa Lingria/Xinhua) The heads of state and government of the European Union (EU) agreed…
Italy reports over 3,500 new coronavirus cases, medical graduates might be deployed
Italian soldiers with face masks are on duty at Milan Central Railway Station in Milan, Italy, on March 9, 2020. Photo: Xinhua The number of new coronavirus cases in Italy…
Putin praises volunteers helping COVID-19 victims
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the ceremony of presenting credentials at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Feb. 5, 2020. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday praised volunteers…