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• United States Designates Russian Imperial Movement and Leaders as Global Terrorists US Dept. of State 07 Apr 2020 -- The State Department has designated the Russian Imperial Movement (RIM) and members of its leadership as Specially Designated Global Terrorists, the first time in history the Department has designated a white supremacist terrorist group.

COVID-19 Pandemic News

• Coronavirus disease (COVID-2019) situation report - 78 WHO 07 Apr 2020
• COVID-19 deaths top 70,000 worldwide People's Daily 07 Apr 2020 -- The death toll from COVID-19 exceeded 70,000 worldwide by 9:50 a.m. local time (1350 GMT) on Monday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
• WHO evaluating use of medical, non-medical masks for COVID-19 more widely People's Daily 07 Apr 2020 -- World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said here on Monday that the WHO has been evaluating the use of medical and non-medical masks for COVID-19 more widely, and it will issue guidance and criteria to support countries in making that decision.
• WHO warns against easing COVID-19 measures 'too early' Press TV 07 Apr 2020 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the precautionary measures enforced by governments to curb the COVID-19 epidemic should not be lifted "too early" as health risks still largely persist.
• Coronavirus world updates: Over 1.34 million infected worldwide Press TV 07 Apr 2020 -- Confirmed coronavirus cases across the globe now number at 1,347,803, and a total of 74,807 people have lost their lives as a result of complications caused by the virus, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. More than 277,400 people have recovered.

United States

• Remarks by President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Members of the Coronavirus Task Force in Press Briefing The White House 07 Apr 2020
• President Donald J. Trump Approves Minnesota Disaster Declaration The White House 07 Apr 2020
• Remarks by President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Members of the Coronavirus Task Force in Press Briefing | April 7, 2020 The White House 07 Apr 2020
• Department of Defense Press Briefing via Teleconference by Assistant to the Secretary of Defense Hoffman DoD 07 Apr 2020 -- Jonathan Rath Hoffman, Assistant To The Secretary Of Defense For Public Affairs; Navy Vice Admiral Andrew L. Lewis, Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet And Joint Forces Command Norfolk; Army Major General William "Bill" A. Hall, Commander, Joint Task Force Civil Support; Army Major General Jeffrey L. Milhorn, Commander And Division Engineer For North Atlantic Division, U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers; Army Brigadier General Michel A. Natali, Dual-Status Commander For The State Of New York And Assistant Adjutant General For Joint Forces Headquarters; Colonel Kim Aiello
• Comfort, Javits Center Open Care to COVID-19 Patients DoD News 07 Apr 2020 -- The Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort and the Defense Department-run alternate care facility at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, both in New York City, are now taking patients with COVID-19, defense medical officials said.
• Air Force update for COVID-19 US Air Force 07 Apr 2020
• Joint Staff Surgeon Praises Americans Stepping Up to Help COVID-19 Victims DoD News 07 Apr 2020 -- Any listing of personnel, equipment and facilities involved – as impressive as it might be – doesn't begin to explain what's at the heart of the Defense Department's effort to combat COVID-19, the Joint Staff surgeon said.
• Rush Transcript: Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, Governor Cuomo Announces State Will Invest in Private Companies to Bring Rapid Testing to Scale New York State 07 Apr 2020
• State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts California Department of Public Health 07 Apr 2020
• COVID-19 cases in U.S. top 350,000: Johns Hopkins University People's Daily 07 Apr 2020 -- The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States topped 350,000 as of 3:30 p.m. local time Monday (1930 GMT), according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
• Trump Replaces Inspector General Tasked With COVID-19 Economic Relief Effort Implementation - Report Sputnik 07 Apr 2020 -- In late March, US President Donald Trump signed the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. He also previously signed two other emergency relief bills, passed by Congress, totalling $113 billion.
• Trump Ousts Watchdog for Coronavirus Rescue Spending VOA 07 Apr 2020 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has removed the independent watchdog overseeing the management of the country's $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package, the second inspector general he has ousted in recent days.
• Trump Aide Warned Early on of Deadly US Coronavirus Outbreak VOA 07 Apr 2020 -- Peter Navarro, the trade adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, warned in two newly disclosed White House memos in January and February of the dire consequences of an outbreak of the deadly coronavirus in the United States, but Trump for weeks continued to publicly downplay concerns.
• 82,000 COVID-19 Deaths Projected in US by Early August VOA 07 Apr 2020 -- A computer model used by the White House projects close to 82,000 COVID-19 deaths in the United States by August 4, assuming the country implements full social distancing until the end of May.
• NY State Sees Largest Single-Day Virus Death Toll VOA 07 Apr 2020 -- New York State saw its largest single-day death toll from the coronavirus on Tuesday, even as hospitalizations are beginning to plateau.
• African American communities hit hardest by coronavirus: US data Press TV 07 Apr 2020 -- Data from US states shows that the coronavirus is wreaking havoc in African American neighborhoods, highlighting disparities in health and inequalities in access to medical care.
• Crew Member of USNS Comfort Tests Positive for COVID-19, Personnel Isolated Sputnik 07 Apr 2020 -- The US Navy announced late Monday evening that a crew member aboard the USNS Comfort had tested positive for the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, just hours after US President Donald Trump announced the near-empty Comfort would begin accepting infected patients to provide relief to New York City and New Jersey hospitals.
• Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper Accepts Resignation of Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly DoD 07 Apr 2020 -- Today, Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper accepted the resignation of Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly and announced that he is appointing current Army Undersecretary Jim McPherson as Acting Secretary of the Navy.
• US Navy chief offers resignation over aircraft carrier coronavirus crisis Press TV 07 Apr 2020 -- The US Navy chief has offered to resign in the wake of an aircraft carrier coronavirus crisis.
• Acting Secretary of Navy Modly Apologises to Fired Captain Crozier After Calling Him 'Stupid' Sputnik 07 Apr 2020 -- Earlier, Modly, in a 15-minute commentary to the ship's crew on Sunday, blasted recently-fired US Navy Captain Brett Crozier, saying that the latter was either "too naive or too stupid" to be in command. The captain was fired after a letter he penned begging for help in combating the COVID-19 outbreak on the warship was leaked to the media.
• US State Dep't to Allocate Another $225 Mln to Boost Efforts to Combat COVID-19 - Pompeo Sputnik 07 Apr 2020 -- The Trump administration is facing criticism from some members of Congress over shortages of equipment such as protective gowns and masks needed to protect healthcare workers, as well as a lack of COVID-19 diagnostic tests that give results on the day they are taken.

China

• China Could Face Lawsuits Totaling Trillions Over Handling of Coronavirus Radio Free Asia 07 Apr 2020 -- China could face trillions of dollars in international lawsuits for its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, which first emerged in Wuhan as early as November, according to a London-based think-tank.
• Wuhan lockdown ends Global Times 07 Apr 2020 -- Wuhan, capital of Central China's Hubei Province, restarts on Wednesday after a 76-day lockdown as local authorities officially lift outbound travel restrictions, signaling the normal resumption of life for the city of 11 million people and a phased victory in combating the novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19).
• Foreigners equally treated, must abide by Chinese laws in epidemic control: FM Global Times 07 Apr 2020 -- All foreigners in China should abide by Chinese laws and regulations in epidemic control work, and China is against any kind of discrimination and prejudice, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday in response to reports claiming "anti-foreign sentiment" is on the rise in China.
• Imported COVID-19 cases surge in route from Moscow to NE China Global Times 07 Apr 2020 -- A transport route from Moscow to Northeast China has drawn widespread attention after the Heilongjiang provincial health authority said on Tuesday that another 22 people had been found infected with COVID-19 on Monday.
• 89 COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals on Chinese mainland Global Times 07 Apr 2020 -- A total of 89 patients of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were discharged from hospitals Monday on the Chinese mainland, according to the National Health Commission.
• Facts speak loud for China's openness, transparency in COVID-19 fight People's Daily 07 Apr 2020 -- A detailed timeline published Monday has shown the fact that China has released information on COVID-19 and advanced international cooperation on epidemic response in an open, transparent and responsible manner.
• China's domestic severe cases drop below 200 People's Daily 07 Apr 2020 -- The Chinese mainland reported no new domestically-transmitted cases of COVID-19 for Monday, and the number of domestically-transmitted severe cases dropped below 200 for the first time, according to the National Health Commission (NHC).
• China sends 302 charter flights for int'l anti-epidemic work People's Daily 07 Apr 2020 -- China has sent a total of 302 charter flights carrying medical professionals and emergency supplies to support global anti-epidemic efforts, according to the civil aviation authorities.
• Shanghai reports 2 new imported COVID-19 cases People's Daily 07 Apr 2020 -- Shanghai reported two newly confirmed cases of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from overseas Monday, the local health authority said Tuesday.
• Chinese mainland reports no increase in domestic COVID-19 cases People's Daily 07 Apr 2020 -- No new domestically transmitted cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were reported on the Chinese mainland on Monday, the National Health Commission said Tuesday.
• China's Hubei reports zero increase in COVID-19 cases People's Daily 07 Apr 2020 -- No new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were reported Monday in central China's Hubei Province, the Health Commission of Hubei said Tuesday.
• Chinese mainland reports 32 new imported COVID-19 cases People's Daily 07 Apr 2020 -- The Chinese mainland reported 32 new imported cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Monday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 983, the National Health Commission said Tuesday.
• Chinese mainland reports 39 new confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 07 Apr 2020 -- Chinese health authority said Monday it received reports of 39 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland Sunday, of which 38 were imported.
• China's anti-virus measures effective in curbing imported cases: official People's Daily 07 Apr 2020 -- China's measures to curb potential import of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases via international flights have proven effective, an aviation official said Monday.
• China to strengthen prevention of imported COVID-19 infections through land border People's Daily 07 Apr 2020 -- Chinese authorities Monday stressed measures to further prevent imported COVID-19 infections through land border.
• China reports zero new virus deaths; Wuhan to lift last restrictions SPA 07 Apr 2020 -- China on Tuesday reported no new coronavirus deaths in the past day, for the first time since January 19, as the city of Wuhan prepared to lift its last lockdown measures, dpa reported.
• No COVID-19 Deaths in Mainland China Over Past Day - State Health Committee Sputnik 07 Apr 2020 -- Not a single person died of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in mainland China over the past 24 hours, the first such day since January, according to China's state health committee.
• China Announces End to Coronavirus Lockdown in Wuhan VOA 07 Apr 2020 -- China announced Tuesday the end of the lockdown in Wuhan, the city of 11 million residents where the coronavirus outbreak began in late December.

Europe

• Foreign Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 7 April 2020 UK FCO 07 Apr 2020 -- Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 7 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• British PM in intensive care after coronavirus symptoms worsen People's Daily 07 Apr 2020 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was taken to intensive care on Monday night after his coronavirus symptoms worsened, Downing Street said.
• Boris Johnson in intensive care unit as coronavirus symptoms worsen Press TV 07 Apr 2020 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been taken to intensive care unit at a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
• COVID-19: Romania's Confirmed Cases Up More Than 10 Percent RFE/RL 07 Apr 2020 -- The global death toll is more than 76,000 with over 1.3 million infections confirmed, causing mass disruptions as governments continue to try to slow the spread of the new respiratory illness.
• EU To Consider Economic Rescue Measures Amid Coronavirus Crisis RFE/RL 07 Apr 2020 -- EU finance ministers are to meet by video conference to discuss an economic rescue plan for European countries worst hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
• Belgium Reports 162 Deaths of Coronavirus SPA 07 Apr 2020 -- Belgium reported 162 new deaths of the novel Coronavirus during the past 24 hours.
• Sweden Reports 114 Deaths of Coronavirus SPA 07 Apr 2020 -- Sweden reported 114 deaths of the novel Coronavirus during the past 24 hours.
• Netherlands Reports 777 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 07 Apr 2020 -- Netherlands reported today 777 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total cases in the country to 19,580.
• Switzerland Reports 590 New Coronavirus Cases, 57 Deaths SPA 07 Apr 2020 -- Switzerland reported today 590 new Coronavirus cases, bringing the total cases in the country to 22,242.
• Spain's coronavirus deaths up to 13,798 SPA 07 Apr 2020 -- The pace of coronavirus deaths in Spain ticked up slightly for the first time in five days on Tuesday, with 743 people succumbing overnight to reach a total of 13,798. That compared to 637 people who died during the previous 24 hours in the nation with the second highest toll of fatalities in the world from the COVID-19 pandemic, Reuters reported.
• Coronavirus 'Tsunami' in Northern Italy Slowly Backs Down - Deputy Health Minister Sputnik 07 Apr 2020 -- The outbreak of the coronavirus in northern Italy is slowly receding, but life will not get back to normal until a vaccine against COVID-19 is developed, Deputy Health Minister Pierpaolo Sileri said on Tuesday.
• Spain Sees Uptick in Spread of COVID Cases, Overnight Deaths VOA 07 Apr 2020 -- After dropping for straight days, Spain's health ministry announced Tuesday both the coronavirus daily rate of new infections and the death rate were higher overnight.
• Italy Announces Additional Economic Aid Package VOA 07 Apr 2020 -- Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has announced a $434 billion package of additional economic aid for Italian companies of all sizes struggling in the wake of the coronavirus crisis that has hit Italy especially hard.
• Norway Claims Coronavirus Epidemic 'Under Control' Sputnik 07 Apr 2020 -- As of today, each infected is likely to infect only 0.7 other people, down from 2.5 before the introduction of social distancing measures.

Russia

• Meeting on coronavirus pandemic development and preventive measures President of Russia 07 Apr 2020 -- The President held a videoconference meeting with experts on the development of the coronavirus pandemic and preventive measures.

India

• Updates on COVID-19 India PIB 07 Apr 2020
• India Lifts Export Ban on Drug Sought by Trump VOA 07 Apr 2020 -- India has lifted a ban to allow limited exports of an anti-malaria drug sought by U.S. President Donald Trump. Hydroxychloroquine has attracted attention as a possible treatment for coronavirus, although there is no conclusive evidence that it fights the infection.

Pakistan

• Doctors in Pakistan Province Stage Strike to Press Demands Amid Virus Outbreak VOA 07 Apr 2020 -- Doctors and medical staff in Pakistan's southwestern Baluchistan province stayed away from official duties for a second day Tuesday to protest a lack of protective equipment to treat COVID-19 patients and demand permanent jobs.

Iran

• Iran ready to cooperate with Turkey on fight against COVID-19 outbreak: Zarif IRNA 07 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Tuesday that Tehran is ready to cooperate with Ankara on the fight against the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
• Iran to start 2nd phase of anti-coronavirus campaign IRNA 07 Apr 2020 -- Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education said on Tuesday that the second phase of smart social distancing initiative plan to counter-coronavirus will start as of today.
• Coronavirus death toll reaches 3,872 in Iran IRNA 07 Apr 2020 -- The head of Iran's Health Ministry's Public Relations Office on Tuesday said that 20,239 people out of a total of 62,589 infected by the coronavirus have survived while 3,872 have lost their lives.
• US to continue with economic sanctions on Iran despite epidemic: Pompeo Press TV 07 Apr 2020 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Washington will continue with its economic sanctions against Iran as part of its attempts to bring about regime change.
• Zarif: Iran needs no charity from US, only wants bans lifted amid virus crisis Press TV 07 Apr 2020 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran, as a resource-rich nation, needs no charity from US President Donald Trump in its battle against a coronavirus pandemic, urging Washington instead to stop standing in the way of Tehran's oil sales and banking transactions.

South Korea

• South Korea records below 50 new coronavirus cases for second day SPA 07 Apr 2020 -- South Korea has for the second day in a row reported less than 50 new infections of the novel coronavirus, health officials announced Tuesday. There were 47 new cases detected on Monday, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Seoul, dpa reported.
• How to Hold an Election in a Pandemic, South Korean Style VOA 07 Apr 2020 -- South Korea has been widely praised as a global model for how to contain the coronavirus. Now, it is trying to show the world how to vote during the pandemic. The country is holding a legislative election April 15.

Japan

• Japanese Prime Minister Declares State of Emergency in Tokyo, Osaka and 5 Other Prefectures Sputnik 07 Apr 2020 -- The move comes as the prime minister also unveiled a stimulus package to alleviate the economic aftermath of the coronavirus disease in the country that has infected 4,845 and killed 108.
• Japanese PM Formally Declares One-Month State of Emergency for Tokyo, 6 Other Prefectures VOA 07 Apr 2020 -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has formally declared a 30-day state of emergency in Tokyo and other parts of the country in response to the rising cases of coronavirus.
• Coronavirus Keeps Johnson Hospitalized, Brings Emergency Order to Japan VOA 07 Apr 2020 -- Japan on Tuesday declared a coronavirus emergency in parts of the country, while British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remained hospitalized with COVID-19 and U.S. officials looked for signs the outbreak might be starting to slow in some of the nation's hardest-hit regions.

Saudi Arabia

• Health Minister: Increasing Numbers of COVID-19 Infections in the Coming Period Primarily Depends on Everyone's Cooperation and Commitment to Instructions SPA 07 Apr 2020 -- Minister of Health Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah confirmed that increasing the number of infections with the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the coming period primarily depends on the cooperation of all and their commitment to guidelines and instructions, warning that some of the society's members did not adhere to the slogan "We are all responsible".
• Ministry of Health Reports 147 New Cases of Coronavirus SPA 07 Apr 2020 -- The Ministry of Health has reported 147 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) according to the update on its official website to monitor novel Coronavirus cases, and the number of active cases reached 2163 cases.
• Grand Mufti of kingdom: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' orders greatly limited spread of Coronavirus SPA 07 Apr 2020 -- Grand Mufti of the Kingdom Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Muhammad Al Sheikh hailed orders by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to limit the spread of the Coronavirus.

Taiwan

• Taiwan confirms 3 new cases of COVID-19, total at 376 CNA 07 Apr 2020 -- Three new cases of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were confirmed in Taiwan on Tuesday, bringing the total in the country to 376 since the pandemic began late last year, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
• Taiwan to donate over 1 million masks to New Southbound countries CNA 07 Apr 2020 -- Taiwan is planning to donate another round of surgical face masks overseas, this time with over a million pieces going to several countries targeted by the government's New Southbound Policy (NSP), as well as other countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Tuesday.

Philippines

• Philippines Reports 104 New Coronavirus Cases and 14 Deaths SPA 07 Apr 2020 -- The Philippines reported today 104 new cases of the novel Coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to 3764.
• Philippines reports 14 new coronavirus deaths, 104 more infections SPA 07 Apr 2020 -- The Philippines' health ministry on Tuesday reported 14 new coronavirus deaths and 104 additional infections, Reuters reported.
• Philippine Health Workers Battle Coronavirus, Harassment VOA 07 Apr 2020 -- When Philippine health workers end their daily hospital shifts, they trade the risks of COVID-19 for the risks that they could have bleach thrown in their faces or be chased from public areas.

Malaysia

• Malaysia Reports 170 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 07 Apr 2020 -- Malaysia reported today 170 new Coronavirus cases and one death, bringing the total cases in the country to 3963 and 63 deaths.
• Malaysia reports 170 new coronavirus cases including 1 new death SPA 07 Apr 2020 -- Malaysian health authorities on Tuesday reported 170 new coronavirus cases, raising the cumulative tally to 3,963 cases as Southeast Asia's third-largest economy grapples with the highest infection rate in the region, Reuters reported.

NATO

• Coronavirus response: Secretary General welcomes Allies' support for North Macedonia NATO 07 Apr 2020 -- In a phone call with President Stevo Pendarovski on Tuesday (7 April 2020), NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed that North Macedonia is now participating in all NATO meetings as a full member of the Alliance, following accession on 27 March 2020 as NATO's 30th member.

Other Countries

• COVID-19 highlights nurses' vulnerability as backbone to health services worldwide UN News 07 Apr 2020 -- Nurses are on the frontline fighting COVID-19 but "an alarming failure" in the global supply of protective clothing and new coronavirus tests – together with "unprecedented" overwork linked to global staff shortages - have highlighted how vulnerable they are, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. The development coincides with an impassioned personal message from UN Secretary-General António Guterres to the world's medical professionals for World Health Day, marked on Tuesday 7 April.
• Defeating COVID-19 Might Turn On Survival of the Fittest VOA 07 Apr 2020 -- As the United States faces its worst week of the COVID-19 pandemic, signs of hope are appearing from hard-hit regions elsewhere in the world.
• Growing concerns about coronavirus deaths in prisons Press TV 07 Apr 2020 -- As most of the attention is focused on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's deteriorating health, the coronavirus crisis rages unnoticed in the darkest corners of Britain, namely the country's prisons.
• Global coronavirus numbers far from reaching peak: WHO expert People's Daily 07 Apr 2020 -- The global numbers for the novel coronavirus infections are growing rapidly and are clearly far from having reached the peak, an expert from the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday.
• New Zealand extends State of National Emergency People's Daily 07 Apr 2020 -- New Zealand Minister of Civil Defence Peeni Henare announced Tuesday that the State of National Emergency to support the COVID-19 response will be extended a second time for a further seven days.
• Benin reports first COVID-19 death People's Daily 07 Apr 2020 -- Benin recorded its first death case of COVID-19 on Sunday, Benin's health minister Benjamin Hounkpatin announced on Monday.
• COVID-19 in Mideast: Preventive measures tightened as infections rise Press TV 07 Apr 2020 -- The Middle Eastern countries are tightening the already-strict precautionary measures they have been taking to contain a coronavirus pandemic as the number of infections with the deadly virus continues to rise across the region.
• Debt Relief Urged To Help Poor Countries Fight Coronavirus RFE/RL 07 Apr 2020 -- More than 100 global organizations and charities have called for the cancellation of the debt payments of the world's poorest countries to help them through the coronavirus pandemic.
• Palestinian Ministry of Health Reports 6 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 07 Apr 2020 -- The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported 6 new Coronavirus cases.
• Sudan Reports 2 Cases of Coronavirus SPA 07 Apr 2020 -- The Sudanese Ministry of Health said that 2 new cases of the novel Coronavirus have been reported.
• Kuwait reports 78 new coronavirus cases, tally at 743 SPA 07 Apr 2020 -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday that 78 people were infected by the coronavirus, COVID-19, in the last 24 hours, bringing the total to 743.
• Oman reports 40 new coronavirus cases, 67 recoveries SPA 07 Apr 2020 -- Omani Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday 40 new coronavirus infections, and 67 recoveries.
• Morocco records 21 new COVID-19 cases, total 1141 SPA 07 Apr 2020 -- The Moroccan Ministry of Health has announced 21 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus, COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 1141.
• Zimbabwe's Government Says Herbal Treatment OK for COVID-19 VOA 07 Apr 2020 -- Zimbabwe's government has authorized traditional herbalists to treat coronavirus patients, but health experts are skeptical and are urging extreme caution.
• Refugees Defy COVID-19 Safety Measures in Uganda VOA 07 Apr 2020 -- Ugandan authorities say refugees are defying safety measures set up to control the spread of COVID-19. Uganda has at least 52 confirmed COVID-19 cases and is currently under a lockdown that saw the government suspend admission of new refugees for a month. Now authorities say they are going to discuss new ways to enforce the restrictions.
• IDPs in Myanmar's Kachin State Risk Health to Earn Living During COVID-19 Epidemic Radio Free Asia 07 Apr 2020 -- Internally displaced civilians who fled war in northern Myanmar are not heeding government orders and lockdowns to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, with hundreds continuing to work outside their camps so they can earn income to buy food amid shortages of humanitarian aid, camp and government officials said Tuesday.
• Malawian Leaders Cut Their Salaries for COVID-19 Fight – Critics Say It's Not Enough VOA 07 Apr 2020 -- Malawi's president has ordered a 10 percent pay cut for himself and his 32-member cabinet to cushion the impact of coronavirus on the economy. But critics say the wage cuts are too small for a country that depends largely on donor funding, and where the virus is starting to be felt.
• Cameroon City Makes Wearing Mask Mandatory in Fight Against Coronavirus VOA 07 Apr 2020 -- The mayor of one Cameroon city says wearing a mask will be mandatory to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus that has already infected 658 people across the country and nine others have died.