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Covid-19: Countries around the world locks down as global panic spreads

PARIS, March 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — European leaders are set to ban non-essential travel into the continen, the latest drastic attempt…

Brunei Inaugurates Cross-Sea Bridge

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Mar 18 (NNN-BBNEWS) – Brunei on Tuesday (yesterday), inaugurated the cross-sea Temburong Bridge, linking the capital, Bandar…

Smaller, Low-Key Graduation Ceremonies Held In Japan Amid COVID-19 Spread

TOKYO, Mar 18 (NNN-NHK) – Some schools in Japan held scaled-down, low-key graduation ceremonies, with proceedings shortened and participants limited,…

Covid-19 Infections In Japan Rise To 837

TOKYO, Mar 18 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s health ministry and local governments said, the number of COVID-19 infections rose to 837…

Afghan Police Set On Fire 35 Tonnes Of Drugs

SHIBERGHAN, Afghanistan, Mar 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – Police in the northern Jawzjan province, set on fire 35 tonnes of illicit drugs,…

Nine New Countries Confirm First Cases Of COVID-19

GENEVA, March 17 (NNN-SPA) – The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced that the number of new people infected by the…

Thailand Reports 30 New COVID-19 Cases, Health Ministry Warns Of Mass Contagion

BANGKOK, Mar 17 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health, today warned of mass COVID-19 contagion, with 30 new cases,…

COVID-19 Infections In Japan Rise To 821 Cases

TOKYO, Mar 17 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s health ministry and local governments said today, the number of COVID-19 infections stood at…

COVID-19 Cases In India Rise To 125

NEW DELHI, Mar 17 (NNN-PTI) – “The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across India is 125,” a statement issued…

Philippines To Shut Down All Airports In Luzon Starting Friday To Curb COVID-19

MANILA, Mar 17 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippines will shut down all airports in the main Luzon Island, starting on Friday,…