Covid-19 scare and prison riot in Sri Lankan jail 21 Mar 2020 22:21 (UTC) One inmate reported killed and five others injured during the unrest in a prison in Sri Lanka. Fearing the rapid virus spread, the prisoners had demanded their release and attempted to flee the jail. The officials deny any of the inmates have tested positive. Sri Lanka
Canada-U.S. border thirty-day travel ban 21 Mar 2020 21:53 (UTC) All non-essential travel on the USA-Canada border line has been banned Saturday to curb the COVID-19 spread. The restrictions have come into effect for tourism, shopping tours and the likes. Canada
Australia's COVID-19 tally stands at 1,073 21 Mar 2020 20:59 (UTC) The total number of Australia's cases hit 1,073 as of 21st March, according to Director of Public Health, Dr Mark Veitch. The government is about to announce another $66 billion worth economy relief package. Australia
Coronavirus cases in South Africa reach 240 21 Mar 2020 20:17 (UTC) South Africa's health minister Zweli Mkhize has announced on Saturday an increase of 38 Covid-19 cases, which brings the total number of those infected to 240. All in all, the country's six provinces have been affected by the virus. South Africa
Death toll in Italy hits 627 on a single day 21 Mar 2020 16:14 (UTC) Italy's death toll reaches 627 on March 20th, news agencies report. The country remains the worst Covid-19 stricken despite desperate efforts to contain the virus. The town of Bergamo in the northern region of Lombardy is named the world's most affected area. Italy
India coronavirus cases hit a total of 283 21 Mar 2020 15:50 (UTC) Another 60 people have contracted coronavirus in India, bringing the country's total number to 283 as of Friday, March 20th. According to news reports the global COVID-19 tally now stands at more than 280,000 confirmed cases. India
Brooklyn Tech High School teacher tested positive 21 Mar 2020 15:29 (UTC) A teacher in New York's largest school is reported to have been tested positive for COVID-19, according to Mr. Newman, the school’s principal. The statement was made in an email sent to all 6,000 students on March 19th. United States
UK interest rates down to their lowest in 325 years 21 Mar 2020 15:04 (UTC) Interest rates in the UK have hit their lowest in the last 325 years, according to news reports. Following the Covid-19 turmoil the Bank of England has brought them down to 0.1% from 0.25% in a desperate move to cope with the economic crisis. United Kingdom