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Austria to make face masks mandatory at supermarkets Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, the Austrian leader, announced  Monday that his government will make basic face masks mandatory for shoppers inside supermarkets in an effort to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus is latest in China's history of trying to cover up negative info Months after the coronavirus began to surface in China, the outbreak has spread across the world, killing thousands and prompting governments to enact unprecedented containment measures.

Coronavirus may add to 'enhanced instability, enhanced unrest, and enhanced conflict' around world, UN secretary-general warns The coronavirus epidemic, and its global economic impact, could lead to “enhanced instability, enhanced unrest, and enhanced conflict,” the United Nations chief, considered by many to be the world’s top diplomat, warned Tuesday.

Mexico’s coronavirus measures blasted by critics as too little, too late Mexico has started taking more proactive measures against stemming the COVID-19 pandemic, but critics have warned that the nation of some 129 million has waited too long to prevent crisis now unfolding in the United States.

UK boy, 13, is country's youngest patient to die from coronavirus, officials say The United Kingdom lost its youngest victim to coronavirus on Monday, a 13-year-old boy with no underlying health conditions, officials said.

Huawei: China will hit back at new US trade restrictions Chinese telecom giant Huawei on Tuesday warned the U.S. that its trade restrictions on the company could provoke a backlash from Beijing that could potentially damage the global industry.

Christian Concern, a Christian watchdog organization in the United Kingdom, has announced it will mount a legal challenge to the government's decision to permit "Do-It-Yourself" abortions.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2wI5VV2

Wuhan residents say Chinese government coronavirus numbers don't add up Wuhan partly reopens as China exports medical supplies; reaction from Hudson Institute's Dr. Michael Pillsbury.

France sees jump in domestic abuse amid coronavirus lockdown, to house victims in hotels The French government on Monday announced new measures to protect victims of domestic violence after reports showed a sharp rise in abuse cases since a nationwide lockdown to slow the coronavirus outbreak went into effect last week.

Italy has lowest daily coronavirus infections in 2 weeks — but risks losing control in south with fear of riots, looting Italy on Tuesday saw the lowest daily increase in confirmed coronavirus cases in two weeks, but risks losing control of its poorer southern region amid rioting and looting during times of greater economic hardship prompted by a nationwide lockdown that has shut down all non-essential business.

China's coronavirus infection count leaves out asymptomatic cases, will start to include them this week China's decision to exclude people without symptoms from its official coronavirus count not only raises questions about the actual number of infections but also puts its own citizens at risk.

South Korean shoe cobbler called 'angel' for doing this for 'poor and needy' amid coronavirus despair “Wouldn’t it be good if I give the people strength and courage?”

Coronavirus doesn’t stop octogenarian couple from meeting at Danish-German border amid lockdown Love goes on in the time of COVID-19 – even if it means meeting it halfway.

As COVID-19 continues to overthrow every aspect of our lives, churches across the nation are adapting to new restrictions and finding creative ways to worship together.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QUerHo

While the United States is doubling down on social distancing after President Trump extended guidelines through April 30th, things are looking up for the city that became the epicenter of the Coronavirus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UtuAWi

Balloon artists leave inflatable bouquets around their towns in effort to spread positive energy amid coronavirus Balloon artist Devona Gamble has added 288 balloons to the #OneMillionBubbles movement.

Van Gogh painting stolen from Dutch museum closed by coronavirus A painting by Dutch master Vincent van Gogh was stolen in an overnight smash-and-grab raid on a museum that was closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, police and the museum said Monday.

Coronavirus in Italy: Some of the most surprising excuses people have used to leave home Despite tough restrictions imposed by the government in an effort to contain the coronavirus pandemic that has ravaged Italy, some people there have been finding ways to venture outside.

World Health Organization continues to praise China's response to coronavirus outbreak WHO would rather deny Taiwan's existence than offend the Chinese government; reaction from Gordon Chang, author of 'The Coming Collapse of China.'

UK police bust party attended by dozens of people, complete with karaoke machine Police in the United Kingdom said officers "were in absolute shock" when they found 25 adults and children flouting a lockdown order by having a party "with speakers and karaoke" amid the coronavirus pandemic.

'Wet markets' reportedly reopening across China The origin of the coronavirus pandemic remains uncertain, but a top candidate is Wuhan's wet market, where consumers could buy the meat of wild animals, including bats.

Some indigenous South American villages blockaded over coronavirus fears, report says Indigenous groups in South American have begun blockading their villages, barring all entries and exits, in an effort to protect tribal members from the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe.

South African workers locked in factory, forced to make medical masks for coronavirus outbreak, official says A group of 14 workers in South Africa were found locked inside a factory where they were allegedly forced to make medical masks for nearly a week to meet the skyrocketing demand resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, a local official said Sunday.

Coronavirus forces Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre to close its doors for first time since 1349: 'Very sad' As Israel fights to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the Holy Land, the new virus is shutting down historic sites, sacred to the major religions.

Australian astrophysicist sent to the hospital after coronavirus invention goes horribly wrong An astrophysicist in Australia went to the hospital last week after getting magnets stuck up his nose while attempting to invent a device to stop people from touching their faces amid the global coronavirus pandemic, according to a report.

North Korea rips Pompeo, says 'if the US bothers us, it will be hurt' North Korea is vowing Monday to “repay the U.S. with actual horror and unrest” following remarks from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo last week in which he called on world leaders to keep applying pressure on the Hermit Kingdom’s controversial nuclear program. 

South African crackdown amid coronavirus lockdown called into question, workers defy restrictions The South African government’s “brutal and heavy-handed” approach to enforcing the country’s three-week lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak has been called into question amid reports of one man being shot and four children reportedly injured in an alleged altercation with authorities.

China's COVID-19 death toll in Wuhan seems false to locals Funeral homes that serve Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, have been handing out the cremated remains of about 500 people to their families every day. However, residents say those numbers put the 2,500 death toll the Chinese government has claimed into question.

Italy reports another 919 coronavirus deaths Death toll rises in hard-hit areas; Amy Kellogg reports from Florence, Italy.

Essential workers strike in Italy demanding Sunday closures Spain, Italy demand help from E.U. as death toll spikes; Amy Kellogg reports from Florence, Italy.

Netherlands becomes latest country to reject China-made coronavirus test kits, gear The Netherlands is the latest country to reject China-made coronavirus testing kits and other protective gear, calling the items substandard and raising serious questions about the quality of the supplies Beijing is selling to the world. 

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry respond to President Trump’s tweet about not paying for their security in LA President Trump took to Twitter to shut down any controversy about the royal couple’s security in their recent move to LA. Here is the latest response from Markle and Prince Harry about the President’s comment.

Ill US citizen stranded in West Bank amid coronavirus restrictions, seeks return to America An ill American citizen is worried as his medication runs low while quarantined at his sister's house in the West Bank.

Coronavirus prompts Colombia’s left-wing ELN rebel group to announce humanitarian ceasefire Colombia’s left-wing National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group has announced a one-month “active” ceasefire on humanitarian grounds amid the coronavirus pandemic.

MANILA – Tragedy struck the Philippines Sunday as frontline medical workers in the battle against COVID-19 perished in a tragic airplane crash.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JrVGqk

Police in India battle jobless workers defying coronavirus lockdown Amid a growing humanitarian crisis in India, police in one part of the country used tear gas to disperse a large crowd of migrant workers defying a three-week lockdown to contain the coronavirus, according to a report.

Wuhan residents say coronavirus figures released by China don't add up Chinese officials, desperate to recast the country as a global leader that has conquered the coronavirus, have been saying that its death rates are decreasing in the city of Wuhan. The problem, residents say, is that the numbers don't add up. 

France evacuates coronavirus patients from swamped hospitals using high-speed trains, military planes France evacuated dozens of coronavirus patients from overwhelmed hospitals in its hardest-hit region on Sunday using two high-speed trains, military helicopters and a German military plane.

Netanyahu goes into quarantine after aide tests positive for coronavirus Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his close advisors are going into quarantine after one of his aides tests positive for the coronavirus.

Iranian prisoners riot, smash cameras as country's coronavirus death toll rises Some of the 50,000 prisoners still being held in Iran during the coronavirus outbreak launched a riot Monday, breaking cameras and causing other damage in two buildings that house violent criminals, state media reported. 

Netanyahu goes into quarantine after aide tests positive for coronavirus Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is going into quarantine after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus, Fox News confirmed.

Police in Brazil use helicopter at the beach to disperse crowd amid lockdown: report Police in one Brazilian state use low-flying helicopters to deal with beachgoers who refused to adhere to the state's lockdown order, reports said.

Spain enters period of mourning as coronavirus deaths continue to spike Spain officially entered a period of mourning on Sunday as the coronavirus death toll jumped to an estimated 6,606.

Italian man, 33, recounts contracting coronavirus despite being otherwise healthy A 33-year-old Italian man tested positive for the coronavirus despite being in top physical shape and maintaining a strict workout routine.

Taiwan invites US newspapers expelled by China to move their operations Taiwan’s foreign minister on Friday invited three U.S. newspapers to move their operations to the island after China expelled journalists stationed in Beijing.

Moscow initiates coronavirus lockdown, requires 'special pass' to leave homes Moscow is the first city in Russia to institute strict protocols in the fight against the coronavirus.

Serbia’s dog walking ban sparks outrage among pet owners The Serbian government’s decision on Saturday to ban dog walking in an effort to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus provoking outrage among pet owners.  

Coronavirus measures in Africa escalate to violence as police, military enforce lockdowns As coronavirus cases in Africa rose above 4,000 Saturday, several countries have taken escalating measures to enforce lockdowns and curfews in the hopes of preventing the disease from spreading.

India's prime minister seeks 'forgiveness' over coronavirus lockdown India's PM addressed the nation and asked for its forgiveness during the pandemic.

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles, continues test during coronavirus pandemic North Korea fired two suspected ballistic missiles on Saturday, officials in South Korea and Japan said, as experts believe leader Kim Jong Un might be trying to strengthen domestic support amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Medical plane reportedly used for coronavirus response in Philippines 'caught fire and exploded,' American among 8 dead An aircraft that's been used as an air ambulance in the Philippines as the country deals with the coronavirus outbreak caught fire while attempting to take off for Japan on Sunday, killing all on board including an American, according to officials. 

Italy's poorer south preps potential explosion of coronavirus, threatens students with 'flamethrowers' Italy’s poorer south is readying for war, expecting a sudden explosion in coronavirus cases within the next 10 days, as the novel illness advances down the peninsula from the northern, affluent Lombardy region, which is currently the epicenter of the outbreak in the country.

Germany finance official's death linked to coronavirus outbreak A German official appeared to kill himself after struggling to cope with the coronavirus fallout.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's wife, Sophie, recovers from coronavirus, says 'feeling so much better' The wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday she has recovered from coronavirus.