A 6.0-magnitude earthquake on Saturday hit the coastal province of Esmeraldas, Ecuador, damaging residences, hospitals, and public buildings, authorities said on Sunday.
The Chinese mainland on Thursday reported 1,301 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, down from 2,010 on Wednesday, the National Health Commission said Friday.
The Portuguese government announced on Wednesday the extension of the COVID-19 pandemic "alert situation" until April 18, according to a statement from the Council of Ministers.