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May 15, 2020 8:47 AM

Japan lifts coronavirus state of emergency in most regions

Japan's Prime Minister has announced the end of the state of emergency, imposed due to the coronavirus, in 39 out of 47 prefectures.<br />'' <br />'' However, restrictions are being kept in place in Tokyo, Osaka and on the northern island of Hokka...

May 15, 2020 8:29 AM

WTO Chief Roberto Azevedo decides to resign a year before his term expires

In an unprecedented move, the Head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Roberto Azevedo has decided to resign, a year before his term expires. Mr Azevedo, a former diplomat from Brazil, said, he will step down on August 31st, cutting short a seven-year tenure marked in recent years by intense press...

May 14, 2020 8:54 PM

UAE announces 698 new Covid-19 cases

<span style="color: #222222;">In United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of Health and Prevention yesterday announced 698 new cases of the COVID-19 in the country, bringing the total number of cases to 21,084. As many as 37,000 new tests have also been carried out, the Min...

May 14, 2020 1:15 PM

COVID-19 could be around for a long time, says WHO Executive Director

<span style="color: #222222;">New coronavirus clusters have surfaced around the world as nations struggle to balance reopening economies and preventing a second wave of infections, while executive director of World Health Organisation, Dr. Michael Ryan said yesterday ...

May 14, 2020 9:09 AM

26 persons tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday in Sri Lanka

<span style="color: #222222;">In Sri Lanka, 26 persons tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday. All of them were navy personnel from Welisara camp. Among the 915 patients reported in the country so far, 523 are tri-forces personnel, mostly navy personnel and their clos...

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