Coronavirus causes historic market drop, global scramble to contain 'invisible enemy'

Coronavirus fears led to a historic drop in U.S. stocks, shut borders and disrupted daily life around the world, as governments took increasingly drastic measures to try to reduce the severity of the global outbreak.

Holidaymakers isolated at Portuguese hotel after guest tests positive for coronavirus

Holidaymakers at a hotel on the Portuguese island of Madeira were in isolation after a Dutch guest tested positive for the coronavirus, the regional government said on Tuesday.

Empire State Building closes observation deck on coronavirus fears

The Empire State Building's observation deck has been closed to the public to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmissions, the owner of the iconic Manhattan landmark said on Tuesday.

'Ticking time bombs': U.S. jails raise alarm amid coronavirus outbreak

Comparing crowded U.S. jails to "ticking time bombs," defense lawyers are urging law enforcement officials to release more defendants on bail while they await trial amid the coronavirus pandemic - an approach that has already been adopted by San Francisco and Philadelphia.

U.S. schools scramble to teach, feed students as they shut down

Students and parents have begun settling into a new reality of online learning and packaged meals as the coronavirus outbreak has forced the abrupt closing of school systems and districts, large and small, across the United States.

Vietnam to quarantine all U.S., European, ASEAN arrivals: government

Vietnam will introduce mandatory quarantine for all visitors from the United States, Europe and ASEAN countries to curb the spread of coronavirus, the government said on Tuesday.

Coronavirus care: Northern Irish supermarket prioritises older shoppers

A Northern Irish supermarket opened one hour early on Tuesday to allow older customers to shop safely and avoid coronavirus-related panic buying, sparking similar moves south of the border in Ireland.

Latest on the spread of coronavirus around the world

Coronavirus fears led to a historic drop in U.S. stocks, shut borders and disrupted daily life around the world, as governments took increasingly drastic measures to try to reduce the severity of the global outbreak.

Indonesia warns of escalating coronavirus cases, adds restrictions on foreign travellers

Indonesia is bracing for a significant increase in coronavirus cases as it widens efforts to locate and test victims, health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said on Tuesday.

Malaysia reports first coronavirus deaths, one from mosque gathering

Malaysia reported its first two coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, including a man who attended a mass Muslim gathering linked to nearly two-thirds of the country's infections.

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