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Japan testing for coronavirus at fraction of capacity 18 Mar 2020 - 02:47 pm
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Chairman of Santander's Portuguese unit dies from coronavirus-report 18 Mar 2020 - 02:35 pm
A logo of Santander is seen on a branch in the Andalusian capital of Seville, southern Spain January 27, 2016. REUTERS/ Marcelo del Pozo/File Photo
Kuwait reports 12 new coronavirus cases 18 Mar 2020 - 02:20 pm
Kuwait - MARCH 12: People wait at the fairground which has become a health center for coronavirus testing in kuwait City on March 12, 2020. T. ( Jaber Abdulkhaleg - Anadolu Agency )
Italy says coronavirus lockdown may need to be extended 18 Mar 2020 - 01:49 pm
A view shows clearer waters by gondolas in Venice's Grand Canal near the Rialto Bridge (Rear L) on March 17, 2020 as a result of the stoppage of motorboat traffic, following the country's lockdown within the new coronavirus crisis. / AFP / ANDREA PATTARO
UK grocers ration goods, bulk up online to deal with virus 18 Mar 2020 - 01:38 pm
People walk past a sign warning customers of product shortages outside a Sainsbury's Local supermarket in central Birmingham, Britain, March 15, 2020 . REUTERS/Andrew Boyers
Oman central bank to offer $20 bln extra liquidity - state TV 18 Mar 2020 - 01:19 pm
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103-year-old Iran woman survives coronavirus: Report 18 Mar 2020 - 01:17 pm
General view of a Tehran's street, following the outbreak of coronavirus, in Tehran, Iran March 17, 2020. WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Ali Khara via REUTERS
"Corona, corona": Thai Batman fights virus with catchy tune 18 Mar 2020 - 12:58 pm
Thai teacher Worrawut Lakchai dressed as a batman sings and dances in fight against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Udon Thani province, Thailand in this screen grab obtained by Reuters from social media undated video, on March 18, 2020. YOUTUBE/HUGIDEA
Panic buying forces British supermarkets to impose limits 18 Mar 2020 - 12:49 pm
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CNN Philippines goes off-air in coronavirus scare 18 Mar 2020 - 12:25 pm
A man reads an announcement by CNN Philippines of their temporary closure from their facebook page, due to a positive COVID-19 infection at their building in Manila on March 18, 2020. / AFP / Ted ALJIBE
Japanese researchers to test blood thinner for virus treatment 18 Mar 2020 - 12:01 pm
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Coronavirus: Turkey completes evacuation from Europe 18 Mar 2020 - 10:45 am
People walk past a nearly empty square at Eminonu as the nation tries to contain the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Istanbul on March 17,2020 . / AFP / Ozan KOSE
Pakistan urges calm as coronavirus cases surge, Sri Lanka stops flights 18 Mar 2020 - 10:21 am
Pakistan's national flag flatters at the deserted mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who regarded as father of nation, after Pakistan shut all its schools and discouraged large gatherings amid coronavirus disease outbreak (COVID-19), in Karachi, Pakistan M
Governments offer airlines aid as coronavirus drives deeper flight cuts 18 Mar 2020 - 10:01 am
(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 15, 2020 A plane from Delta airline is seen above the skyline of Manhattan before it lands at JFK airport in New York City. AFP / Johannes EISELE
Chinese vaccine approved for human testing at virus epicenter 18 Mar 2020 - 09:39 am
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After midnight rush, Malaysia's two-week isolation starts 18 Mar 2020 - 09:28 am
Motorists travel on the near-deserted Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway on the eve before Malaysia imposes a lockdown on travel amid fears over the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Kuala Lumpur on March 17, 2020. / AFP / Mohd RASFAN
Best strategies against virus: Track, isolate, communicate 18 Mar 2020 - 08:41 am
Commuters wait for a transport to leave the Woodlands Causeway across to Singapore from Johor, hours before Malaysia imposes a lockdown on travel due to the coronavirus outbreak March 17, 2020. Reuters/Edgar Su
Britons should stop all non-essential travel globally - foreign minister 17 Mar 2020 - 04:29 pm
People wearing protective face masks in Covent Garden, London as the number of coronavirus cases grow around the world. London, Britain, March 17, 2020. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez