Bloomberg Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government announced an executive order to ensure the safety of medical staff after they threatened to protest against rising incidences of violence over fears doctors are spreading the deadly coronavirus. Cabinet on Wednesday amended laws to convert such violent acts into non-bailable offenses and provide compensation for injury or loss to property. Prison terms range ...

Bloomberg Spain reported a small increase in the number of new coronavirus cases, though the numbers remain steady as the country readies for at least two more weeks of lockdown. There were 4,211 new infections in the 24 hours through Wednesday, up from 3,968 on April 21 and taking the total to 208,389, according to Health Ministry data. The number ...

Bloomberg Santiago’s central square looks a little like India this week, with police and army units enforcing a tight lockdown — no one moves without a permit. Down the street, it feels more like Sweden with its soft approach to the pandemic — the produce market there is thronged with shoppers and many stores are open. Chile, South America’s richest ...