The government gave in to clerics’ demands that mosques be allowed to stay open during the Islamic holy month. Now critics are asking who’s in charge.
Tag: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
World Coronavirus Updates: Ecuador, Britain, Iran
Britain shrouds science advice in secrecy. Pakistani imams and Ukrainian monks fight lockdown orders. A deeply divided E.U. moves ahead with an aid package.
Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
A death in early February suggests that the virus was already circulating in the U.S. while officials were still focused on quarantining travelers.
A Seaside Irish Village Adopts Matt Damon
But don’t you dare ask what it’s like living under lockdown with Matt O’Damon.
Economic Chaos Fuels Hunger and Strongmen
The E.U. accused Poland and Hungary of undermining democracy — and gave them billions in aid. Iran may be executing prisoners who feared infection.
Two Cats Are First U.S. Pets to Test Positive for Coronavirus
The animals appear to have mild symptoms and likely caught the virus from their owners. And there’s no evidence pets can pass it to humans.
Coronavirus Trickles Into Haiti: ‘This Monster Is Coming Our Way’
The virus has been slow to hit the country. But as laid-off Haitians return from hard-hit areas, doctors are preparing furiously for an outbreak they fear will strain the nation’s threadbare health care system.
Airlines and Automakers Consider How to Reopen
The latest on stock market and business news during the coronavirus outbreak.
‘Instead of Coronavirus, the Hunger Will Kill Us.’ A Global Food Crisis Looms.
The world has never faced a hunger emergency like this, experts say. It could double the number of people facing acute hunger to 265 million by the end of this year.
For Indian Diaspora, Panic and Anger Over Trump’s Immigration Plans
Indian citizens fill critical jobs in the United States in tech and business. Now, they fear for their futures — the “upending of life by a tweet.”