US States Halt Reopening due to Surge of COVID-19
Many states in the United States have moved to halt or backtrack their economic reopening following a sudden surge of new COVID-19 infections this week.
German Health Minister Stresses Coronavirus Risk
German Health Minister Jens Spahn on Wednesday stressed that the coronavirus remains a risk after the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday put two municipalities back into lockdown following an outbreak at a meatpacking plant.
Beijing Partial Lockdown Due to New Coronavirus Cluster
Eleven residential estates in south Beijing has been locked down due to a fresh cluster of coronavirus cases linked to a nearby meat market, officials said on Saturday.
Rouhani: coronavirus limitations to return if required
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned that limitations may return if people neglect the guidelines to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Britain Must Prepare for Riots over Coronavirus Restrictions
Britain must be braced for widespread riots this summer, a government adviser said, warning poorer people and areas will be hit harder by the coronavirus fallout.
New York City Reopening after Three Months of Lockdown
New York City, which weathered extensive hardship as an epicenter of the worldwide outbreak, is set to take the first tentative steps towards reopening its doors on Monday.
Friday Prayer hold in al-Aqsa Mosque
Tens of thousands of Palestinians attended the Friday prayer at al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied Jerusalem (al-Quds) for the first time in about two months due to the coronavirus closure.
WHO: COVID-19 cases rise as some nations easing lockdowns
Some countries have seen “upticks” in COVID-19 cases as lockdowns ease, and populations must protect themselves from the coronavirus while authorities continue testing.
Iran eases measures on restaurants, cafés after two months
Iran further eased restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus Tuesday by allowing restaurants and cafés to accept customers.
British Minister Resigns over Dominic Cummings’ Lockdown Trips
A British government minister resigned over Dominic Cummings' lockdown trips, piling on more pressure for the top Downing Street aide to be sacked.