The Brazilian state of Sao Paulo has decided to allow some businesses to reopen starting in June, despite a rapid increase in the number of coronavirus cases there.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he will not allow students to go back to school until a coronavirus vaccine is available, even as some countries resume in-person classes.
A South Korean man was jailed for four months on Tuesday for breaking coronavirus quarantine rules, authorities said, in the country's first such prison sentence.
The Czech Republic and Slovakia will reopen their border this week for those travelling to the other country for up to 48 hours, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said Monday.
Japan's health minister says approval of the anti-flu drug Avigan to treat the coronavirus will be postponed, due to the need to continue clinical trials.
