Wear masks in public, says WHO in new coronavirus advice

Jun 6,2020
The World Health Organization Friday changed its advice on face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying they should be worn in places where the virus is widespread and physical distancing is difficult.
US exports, imports post record monthly drops
Jun 05
US exports and imports fell sharply in April, marking the largest monthly percentage drops since record-keeping began in 1992.
Peru hits 5,000 coronavirus deaths
Jun 05
Peru hit 5,000 coronavirus deaths Thursday, according to the country's health ministry, as hospitals faced a lack of oxygen for seriously ill patients.
Water-related accidents kill 13 in Mongolia so far this year
Jun 05
A total of 13 people have been killed in more than 10 water-related accidents across Mongolia so far this year, the country's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said Friday.
Commission calls for full reopening of borders within EU
Jun 05
The European Commission on Thursday called on EU member states to lift all border restrictions by the end of June, Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson told Euronews, saying the virus situation was "fast improving" in many countries.
Tokyo Olympics countdown event to be canceled
Jun 05
The organizing committee of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics plans to cancel a large-scale one-year countdown event as part of efforts to cut costs related to the postponement of the Games.
New Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo
Jun 05
A fresh Ebola outbreak has hit the central African country of the Democratic Republic of the Congo where a power struggle is under way between the government and militia.