Virus situation in Chile Bolivia and Peru is worsening. FMTNews Virus Chile
BRASILIA: Confirmed coronavirus cases in Latin America have surged past one million, while hard-hit Britain and Russia eased lockdowns Monday, despite not having their outbreaks fully under control.
Bolsonaro has been a staunch opponent of lockdowns as a tool for containing the coronavirus, saying they are unnecessary and harmful to the economy, but he has faced intense criticism from worried state authorities and angry citizens. In Britain, where schools were set to partially re-open on Monday, some senior government advisers warned things were happening too rapidly.
Popular comedian Maxim Galkin even released a sketch about President Vladimir Putin and Sobyanin discussing a “breathing schedule” for the capital’s residents.The pandemic has devastated the global economy, which is facing its worst downturn since the Great Depression, and with businesses and citizens growing tired of confinement, there is pressure on many leaders to press on with reopenings – especially in nations where outbreaks appear to be slowing.
With the outbreak in Italy slowing, Pope Francis made his first address to the faithful in Saint Peter’s square in nearly three months.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Latin America's stricken airlines facing long haul to recoveryIATA says industry's impact is worse than aftermath of Sept 11, 2001 attacks on US. FMTNews LatinAmerica Airlines IATA
Read more »
Thailand reports four new virus cases as they prepare for more easing of lockdownBANGKOK: There were four new Covid-19 (coronavirus) cases but no deaths over a 24-hour period, Dr Panprapa Yongtrakul, spokeswoman of the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration(CCSA), said on Sunday (May 31).
Read more »
UK taking ‘right steps’ to ease virus lockdown, says foreign minister | Malay MailLONDON, May 31 — British foreign minister Dominic Raab said today the 'careful' easing of the coronavirus lockdown was now the 'right step' to take, shrugging off criticism for moving too quickly to allow people more social contact. 'We are confident that this is the right step to be taking at...
Read more »
Moscow eases lockdown despite high virus caseload | The Malaysian InsightResidents can take brief trips to shops, walk dogs and exercise outdoors.
Read more »
World virus cases top six million as leaders disagree on pandemic responseBEIJING/NEW DELHI/LONDON/BRASILIA: The number of Covid-19 (coronavirus) cases worldwide topped six million on Sunday (May 31), with Brazil and India registering another record surge in daily infections as divisions deepened on how to deal with the pandemic.
Read more »