Germany’s Bavaria announces 10-bln-euro fund to soften coronavirus impact

Germany’s Bavaria announces 10-bln-euro fund to soften coronavirus impact

Germany’s southern state of Bavaria announced a fund worth up to 10 billion euros ($11.21 billion) to help the region…

U.S. Coronavirus cancellations, closings and postponements

U.S. Coronavirus cancellations, closings and postponements

Concerns over the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States forced cancellations, closings and postponements throughout sports, entertainment…

Portugal to help firms through coronavirus with soft loans, tax delays

Portugal to help firms through coronavirus with soft loans, tax delays

Portugal moved to help businesses weather the coronavirus epidemic on Friday with a 2.3 billion euros package, including delaying some…

China senior medical adviser: coronavirus pandemic “over by June” if countries act

China senior medical adviser: coronavirus pandemic “over by June” if countries act

The global coronavirus pandemic could be over by June if countries mobilise to fight it, Beijing’s senior medical officer said…

Spain steps up coronavirus measures to ‘avoid Italian scenario’

Spain steps up coronavirus measures to ‘avoid Italian scenario’

Spain said yesterday it would do “whatever is necessary” to try and stem a rising tide of coronavirus cases, shutting…

Olympics-Delay of 1-2 years “feasible” if Games can’t go ahead in summer-2020 official

Olympics-Delay of 1-2 years “feasible” if Games can’t go ahead in summer-2020 official

A delay of one or two years would be the “most feasible” option if the Tokyo Olympics cannot be held…

Confirmed Coronavirus may force Americans to avoid crowds and cancel cruises; U.S. cases near 550

Confirmed Coronavirus may force Americans to avoid crowds and cancel cruises; U.S. cases near 550

Older Americans, especially those with chronic medical concerns, should probably avoid big social gatherings and airline flights, given the rapid…

Thailand tourist arrivals in February fall 44.3% due to coronavirus

Thailand tourist arrivals in February fall 44.3% due to coronavirus

The number of tourist arrivals in Thailand fell 44.3% in February from a year earlier due to the coronavirus epidemic,…

Thailand outlines $3.2 bln stimulus to alleviate coronavirus impactDestinations

Thailand outlines $3.2 bln stimulus to alleviate coronavirus impact

Thailand outlined a stimulus package, estimated to be worth more than $3.2 billion, to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus…

Bhutan bans tourists after first coronavirus case, India total hits 31

Bhutan bans tourists after first coronavirus case, India total hits 31

Bhutan said it had banned the entry of tourists for two weeks after it confirmed its first case of the…