Coronavirus latest: Australia signals it may resort to quantitative easing

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DR Congo battle ready for COVID-19

The Democratic Republic of Congo, which has over 84 million inhabitants, intends to repatriate its population residing in China and called on its citizens to postpone their trips to Asia.

Coronavirus: Turkish Airlines Bars Passengers From China Four Other Countries

An advisory sent to several of its offices including in Nigeria, indicated that the airline had stopped any passenger, who had visited China, South Korea, Iran, Iraq and Italy in the last 14 days from boarding any of its flights.

Coronavirus vaccine 'to be trialled in the near future'

4 more cases of coronavirus confirmed in LA County health officials say

4 more cases of coronavirus confirmed in LA County, health officials say

Coronavirus in Florida: What Brevard County officials are doing to prepare

Here's information on what's happening around the state and where you can find out what officials are doing in Brevard County.

Washington State Nursing Home on Lockdown After Two Cases of Coronavirus Found

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Coronavirus takes heavy toll on apparel industry

Coronavirus: Scientists stumble on potential vaccine by 'pure luck'

"In a few weeks, if it all works, we would have a vaccine to prevent coronavirus."

VC investors adjust travel plans encourage virtual meetings as coronavirus spreads

Multiple venture capital firms are taking precautionary measures against the coronavirus. One is even blocking all travel to Asia.

Coronavirus infections jump to 82 in the Netherlands: RIVM

The number of patients infected with the coronavirus in the Netherlands has more...

Iran afflicted by large swarms of desert locusts amid coronavirus woes

'The density of locusts in the swarms is so high that a 10 to 15-centimeter layer of dead locusts forms on the ground after spraying pesticides.'

Coronavirus forces IMF World Bank switch to virtual Spring Meetings

The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, citing growing concerns abou...

James Bond film release pushed back seven months due to coronavirus

The global release of the new James Bond film “No Time to Die” was postponed on Wednesday by seven months amid the coronavirus disruption that has closed movie theaters in China and caused widespread headaches for other Hollywood productions. The release of Daniel Craig’s last outing as agent 007, being...

Coronavirus outbreak: US pledges $37m for Bangladesh 24 other countries

'Because an infectious-disease threat anywhere can be a threat everywhere, we call on other donors to contribute to the effort to combat COVID-19 as well'

Italian region warns of hospital chaos if coronavirus spreads

Italy's hospitals will be thrown into chaos if the severe outbreak of coron...

Iraq's PM-designate withdraws from post prolonging deadlock

Pope Francis tests negative for Coronavirus

Iran raises death toll to 54 from new coronavirus

Iran's Health Ministry raised on Sunday the nationwide death toll from the new coronavirus to 54 as the number of infected cases jumped overnight to 978 people

Coronavirus: 150 tested in Northern Ireland as test updates stepped up after first confirmed case

Airlines could take $113 billion hit as coronavirus slams travel industry

Global airlines stand to lose $113 billion in sales if the coronavirus continues to spread, according to the International Air Transport Association.

Court reinstates order for Russia to pay $50 bln over Yukos

Coronavirus hits Queensland family's export dream with $ ...

A Queensland farming family's new export beef business has been hit hard by the coronavirus, with half a million dollars' worth of beef stuck in a Shanghai port.

‘Urgent Call to Pray’ – Appeal of Cardinal Bo President of Asian Bishops in New Statement on Coronavirus

Brazil Mulls Rate Cut to Shield Economy from Coronavirus

Brazil’s central bank opened the door to more interest rate cuts as it signaled that the outbreak of the new coronavirus creates a bigger risk of an economic slowdown than of a spike in inflation.

In Iran government distrust rises amid deadly outbreak of novel coronavirus

The global spread of novel coronavirus has hit Iran hard. Nearly two dozen members of the nation’s parliament as well as its director of emergency services are infected with the illness, and a third government official died from the virus Tuesday. Special correspondent Reza Sayah reports from Tehran about how the country is handling the crisis -- and where they are placing blame.

Supply chain disruption from coronavirus will come back to haunt us UBS economist says

Arend Kapteyn, global chief economist at UBS, outlines how the coronavirus outbreak will impact the global economy and markets over the coming months.

BASF Braces for Possible Profit Drop on Coronavirus Auto Slump

BASF SE added to the growing industrial gloom by warning of a possible second annual profit drop due to the impact of the coronavirus and an ongoing automotive slump.

Mission impossible for disabled Hong Kongers hunting face masks

Every country without coronavirus as UK cases hit 85 - see the holiday destinations not affected

The UK has seen its biggest day-on-day increase in coronavirus cases, with 85 people now confirmed to have the virus

OPEC to try to stem oil price plunge amid coronavirus slowdown

Former MSC Cruise Ship Passenger Diagnosed with Coronavirus

About 2,000 passengers aboard the cruise ship MSC Opera have left Piraeus and are back at sea after...