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By Paul Sandle and Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) – The British government said on Wednesday it would ramp up coronavirus testing amid widespread criticism that it was carrying out far … Read More

LONDON (Reuters) – The number of people with coronavirus who have died in Britain rose by 563 to a total 2,352 by 1600 GMT on March 31, the government said … Read More

By Abdul Qadir Sediqi KABUL (Reuters) – Afghanistan has been hit by a spike in prices of essential goods including food and medicines, as shortages and panic buying increase in … Read More

By Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) – Office leasing activity in Manhattan fell almost by half in March from the prior month as the coronavirus outbreak halted business activity in … Read More

By Mert Ozkan and Tuvan Gumrukcu ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey will step up measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak if it keeps spreading and people ignore “voluntary” quarantine rules, President … Read More

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two U.S. senators joined a growing call on Wednesday for Americans to cover their mouths and noses when they venture outside, as health officials consider recommending that … Read More

By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Prince Charles, who has recovered after testing positive for coronavirus, praised the selfless devotion of healthcare workers on Wednesday and said it was … Read More

VIENNA (Reuters) – Austrian supermarkets on Wednesday began handing out basic face masks to largely compliant shoppers before they become compulsory next week, though there remained some confusion about the … Read More

By Marine Strauss BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Hospitals in the Belgian capital called on the federal government on Wednesday to address a shortage of medicines and equipment, as COVID-19 patients continue … Read More

By Alexander Marrow and Vladimir Soldatkin MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin is taking precautions to protect himself against coronavirus, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, as Moscow authorities launched a … Read More