Bloomberg Malaysia confirmed its first deaths from the new coronavirus after the country reported the highest number of infections in Southeast Asia. A 60-year-old Malaysian man died in Kuching in the eastern state of Sarawak with authorities still identifying the source of his infection, according to a statement from the state government. That was followed by the death of a ...

Bloomberg European leaders attempted to prepare their citizens for the unprecedented trials ahead as comprehensive curbs on national life came into force in a bid to control the spread of the deadly coronavirus. In a series of public addresses, the leaders of countries from Finland to Germany sought to convince populations of the need for restrictions on their daily lives ...

Bloomberg Justin Trudeau’s government is significantly restricting the entry of non-residents into Canada to combat the spread of the coronavirus. At a press conference outside his residence in Ottawa, where the leader remains in self isolation, Trudeau said Canada will deny entry to all foreigners, except for Americans. The new measures come into effect on March 18. Trudeau also announced ...