Global hotel networks are reported to be laying off staff amid the unfolding economic crisis. Many tourist industry workers will have to go on a temporarily leave while working hours for others are being reduced in the face of low demand for hotel services.

South Korea has reported 64 novel CONVID-19 cases on Monday, which is the slowest increase since February. On Sunday the government decided to test all arriving travellers from Europe as some of the new cases had been identified during the airport quarantine screening.

South Korea has reported 64 novel CONVID-19 cases on Monday, which is the slowest increase since February. On Sunday the government decided to test all arriving travellers from Europe as some of the new cases had been identified during the airport quarantine screening.

Spain remains one of the most affected countries in Europe following in the footsteps of Italy as the total number of COVID-19 fatalities has reached 1,700. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has just extended nationwide lockdown by another 15 days.

First two cases of coronavirus community transition have been reported in New Zealand as the number of infected goes past 100 mark. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that a near-complete lockdown is just round the corner, as the nation prepares for self-isolation measures.

The states of New York, Washington and California are among worst virus-hit areas as the number of fatalities have surged to up to a hundred in the last 24 hours, bringing the sad tally to 389 deaths since the start of the outbreak. Coronavirus has infected at least 33,000 people nationwide so far, according to news reports.

Russia has sent several mobile teams of specialists in virology and epidemics to help Italian medics battle the COVID-19 outbreak. The eight military brigades are said to be equipped with mobile disinfection vehicles.

As of Sunday morning, 281 people in the UK have died after testing positive for COVID-19. The number is a rise of 48 deaths in just 24 hours, according to the Department of Health and Social Care. One of the victims was a patient aged just 18.

China has reported only one novel coronavirus case in the last four days, proving it possible to resist the pandemic. The city of Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak, has had no cases four days in a row, thanks to tough measures taken by local authorities.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, blamed US government for creating and spreading the deadly strain of COVID-19 around the world. The politician made the statement in a TV interview, calling US officials ‘shameless, sinister, lying charlatans’.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has quarantined herself after the doctor she saw was tested positive for COVID-19. The news report came only a few hours after novel stricter measures had been imposed in the country, banning gatherings of more than two people.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide had surpassed 267,000 in 185 countries by Saturday night, according to World Health Organization. The outbreak had caused more than 11.200 deaths. China, Italy, Iran, Spain, Germany and the United States remain the worst hit countries.

Singapore's officials have announced new border-control measures starting Monday, 23 March 2020. All short-term visitors will be denied entry or transit in an attempt to secure local medical resources for permanent residents.

British health officials have advised up to 1.5 million Britons to stay at home for as long as three consecutive months. Most of those at risk have pre-existing health conditions, which makes them even more vulnerable to the deadly virus.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.