カテゴリー: Coronavirus outbreak
Australia records deadliest day 25 deaths; India death toll passes 50,000; Japan GDP falls at annual rate of 27.8%; Italy closes nightclubs. Follow latest updatesGlobal report: Japan hit by biggest GDP fall in 40 years New Zealand delays election by mo…
Nations from New Zealand to Cuba closed borders promptly with strict quarantine rules, but the UK won’t admit its ‘serious mistake’Island nations have an advantage when it comes to stopping travellers importing disease, be it Covid or other infections….
Twelve spread in community while 13th emerged in a quarantined returning traveller, say authorities; PM Ardern due to decide on electionNew Zealand on Sunday reported 13 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus for the last 24 hours, as the country’s fir…
City of Auckland is under coronavirus lockdown – and ahead of election the government is being criticised over border control, quarantine and testingWhen scientists in Auckland began modelling an outbreak of Covid-19 in the city’s densely populated sou…
Auckland’s lockdown extended for two weeks; start of provincial women’s rugby season delayedNew Zealand reported seven new cases of coronavirus up to Saturday morning after a lockdown in Auckland was extended.Six of the seven new cases were linked to t…
Shinzo Abe had planned to visit family during O-bon holiday but political rival Tokyo mayor calls on capital’s residents to stay home Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMillions of people who have been forced to cancel holidays…
Cabinet to meet at 3pm to discuss Auckland lockdown as health minister Chris Hipkins says city not yet looking at moving from level three to fourCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNew Zealand is not yet looking at a level 4 loc…
Two cases emerge in rural town further south, sparking concerns local health services could be overwhelmed Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNew Zealand has reported 13 new cases of coronavirus, with two cases emerging far fro…
Australia and New Zealand committed to plan, Australian minister says, but it may be delayed until after NZ election Australian stats interactive; Vic cases mapState by state Covid restrictions; Melbourne stage 4 restrictions; Vic stage 3 rulesSign up …
Shops start stockpiling and charities helping with financial hardship expect flood of calls as PM warns outbreak will get worseCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage“I’m not afraid because I’m taking precautions,” says Nadeep Sing…
Glass-walled booths in Seoul won’t let you in unless your temperature is normalCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSouth Korea has opened a high-tech new front in the battle against coronavirus, fortifying bus shelters in the ca…
Restaurant diners told to order one dish less than number of people under new system criticised as overly controllingThe Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, has launched a campaign targeting a new enemy of the country: food waste.“Waste is shameful and thrifti…
Jacinda Ardern sound ominous tone, with expectation of a long lockdown for the country’s biggest cityCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCovid-19 may have been circulating in New Zealand’s biggest city for weeks, the country’s t…
Fight to eradicate disease getting ‘back on track’ after surge in cases due to pause in vaccination campaignsPolio vaccination campaigns have resumed in Afghanistan and Pakistan – the last two polio-endemic countries in the world – after a “surge” in c…
Shoppers rush to stock up on essentials as new lockdown starts for New Zealand’s largest city following mystery Covid outbreakCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIt was the storm before the calm.In the hours immediately before A…