March2020

Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks has revealed that he and wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for the new coronavirus in Australia. Hanks and Wilson, both 63, sought medical advice after experiencing symptoms of a cold in...

Chinese airline passenger numbers slumped by 84.5% last month, highlighting the huge economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak. China’s aviation regulator said on Thursday that the drop has caused a 21bn yuan (£2.35bn) fall in revenue....

India has announced that all visas, barring a select few categories, will be suspended for a month in order to halt the spread of Covid-19. Visa free travel afforded to overseas citizens of the country has...

US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new travel restrictions on Europe in a bid to combat the spread of the coronavirus. In a televised address, he said travel from 26 European countries would be suspended...

In partnership with Prime Bank, Le Méridien Dhaka has hosted the 2nd Gala Dinner of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Bangladesh recently at its restaurant, Favola. Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Bangladesh is the new addition of the worldwide family...

Amazon on Wednesday beefed up paid leave for workers quarantined due to the novel coronavirus or diagnosed with the COVID-19 illness. The company also announced creation of an Amazon Relief Fund — starting at $25 million...

The World Health Organization called the new coronavirus outbreak a pandemic on Wednesday, issuing a grim warning that the global spread and severity of the illness was due to “alarming levels of inaction”. The call came...