Indonesian minister tests positive for coronavirus

Mar 17,2020
Indonesia's transport minister is in intensive care after testing positive for the novel coronavirus, an official said Saturday, as schools and tourist attractions were ordered to close over the health threat. 
COVID-19 cases jump to 22 in Afghanistan
Mar 17
The number of confirmed cases in Afghanistan has soared to 22 as one new positive case has been confirmed in the western Herat province, Public Health Ministry spokesman Wahid Mayar said Tuesday.
Coronavirus: latest global developments
Mar 17

Xi: China will send more medical experts to Italy
Mar 17
Chinese President Xi Jinping says the country will send more medical experts to Italy, which is now struggling to deal with the new coronavirus outbreak.
Trump: Coronavirus effects could last until August
Mar 17
US President Donald Trump says the effects of infections of the new coronavirus may continue until August.
Ukrainian capital reports first two cases of COVID-19
Mar 17
First two cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, the National News Agency of Ukraine (Ukrinform) reported on Monday.
European automakers forced to halt production
Mar 17
The spread of the new coronavirus in Europe is forcing the region's automakers to suspend production activities.