South Korean man jailed for quarantine violations

May 26,2020
A South Korean man was jailed for four months on Tuesday for breaking coronavirus quarantine rules, authorities said, in the country's first such prison sentence.
Czechs, Slovaks open border for short visits
May 26
The Czech Republic and Slovakia will reopen their border this week for those travelling to the other country for up to 48 hours, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said Monday.
Avigan won't be approved as COVID-19 drug in May
May 26
Japan's health minister says approval of the anti-flu drug Avigan to treat the coronavirus will be postponed, due to the need to continue clinical trials.
PM Johnson says Britain could reopen stores on June 15
May 26
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Monday that Britain could reopen all non-essential retail stores on June 15 if the coronavirus remains contained.
Brazil posts highest daily COVID-19 death toll
May 26
Brazil recorded 807 deaths from the coronavirus on Monday, marking the highest daily death toll among any country.
WHO: Japan's fight against virus a 'success'
May 26
The head of the World Health Organization has hailed Japan's efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak as a "success."
Coronavirus measures 'disastrous' for children: watchdog
May 26
The coronavirus pandemic will have a "disastrous" impact on children's rights worldwide, making them more vulnerable to forced labour and underage marriage, a rights group said Tuesday.