World

Coronavirus case tally in Russia crosses 423,000

Nia N June 2, 2020

MOSCOW (World) – 8,863 new coronavirus cases have been reported in Russia on Tuesday. This pushes Russia’s nationwide tally to 423,741. This is the world’s third-highest reported total. The coronavirus death toll in Russia rose to 5,037 after 182 people died in the last 24

Middle East

Iran may face second coronavirus wave if people ignore restrictions

Jim Stein June 1, 2020

DUBAI (Middle East) – Iran could face a second, stronger wave of novel coronavirus infections if people ignore guidance and social distancing rules, health minister Saeed Namaki said on Monday. The Islamic Republic, one of the worst-hit countries in the region, started easing its lockdown in April after a drop in deaths. But May saw […]

Business

Suncor’s CEO sees electric vehicles disrupting oil demand like virus

Jim Stein June 1, 2020

TORONTO (Business) – The shift to electric vehicles and other low-carbon technologies could disrupt crude oil demand on a similar scale to the coronavirus pandemic, Suncor Energy Inc’s chief executive said on Monday. The comments are a stark prediction in an industry that frequently downplays the impact of electrification and points to forecasts of rising […]

Middle East

Coronavirus measures in Turkey eased with restaurants, parks reopened

Nia N June 1, 2020

ANKARA (Middle East) – Restaurants, cafes and parks had been reopened in Turkey on Monday. Inter-city travel curbs have also been lifted as Turkey eases its coronavirus restrictions. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s government has been easing the restrictions at a gradual pace over the past few weeks. Authorities in the country claim that the coronavirus […]

Middle East

Mosques in Saudi Arabia reopen with strict regulations for worshippers

Jim Stein May 31, 2020

RIYADH (Middle East) – Saudi Arabia’s mosques opened their doors to worshippers on Sunday for the first time in more than two months as the kingdom, the birthplace of Islam, eased restrictions imposed to combat the coronavirus. “It is great to feel the mercy of God and once again call people for prayers at mosques […]

Asia

700 new coronavirus infections reported in Indonesia

Jim Stein May 31, 2020

JAKARTA (Asia) – On Sunday, Indonesia reported 700 new coronavirus cases. This takes up Indonesia’s tally to 26,473. 40 new coronavirus deaths have also been reported, taking the total to 1,613. 7,308 have recovered so far. (Photo syndicated via Reuters)This story has been edited by BH staff and is published from a syndicated field.

Asia

Two new coronavirus cases reported in China, with asymptomatic case on German charter

Jim Stein May 31, 2020

BEIJING (Asia) – China announced on Sunday two new confirmed cases of coronavirus and four new asymptomatic cases, including one person without symptoms of COVID-19 on a chartered flight from Germany. The two confirmed cases in Shandong province on Saturday compared with four cases the day before, data from the country’s health authority showed. The […]

World

Coronavirus cases worldwide cross 6 million

Nia N May 31, 2020

(World) – On Saturday, coronavirus case numbers around the globe surpassed 6 million. Latin America has reported 50,000 deaths from COVID-19. Brazil, Chile and Mexico are struggling to curb the coronavirus spread. COVID-19 claimed more than 367,000 lives globally, though the true number is believed to be higher amid limited testing and many countries do […]

Asia

4 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths reported in Thailand

Nia N May 31, 2020

BANGKOK (Asia) – On Sunday, four new coronavirus cases had been reported in Thailand with no new deaths. This takes up the total number of coronavirus infections in Thailand to 3,081 with 57 deaths. The new patients came into Thailand from UAE, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia and have been placed in state quarantine. Local coronavirus […]

Europe

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany rise to 181,482 by 286

Nia N May 31, 2020

BERLIN (Europe) – Confirmed coronavirus case numbers in Germany increased to 181,482 by 286, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases. The reported coronavirus death toll in Germany rose by 11 to 8,500. (Photo syndicated via Reuters)This story has been edited by BH staff and is published from a syndicated […]