By , , Adam Renton, and , CNN 10:14 p.m. ET, March 16, 2020143 PostsFrench President Emmanuel Macron announced drastic measures, prohibiting gatherings across France, including family and other social gatherings.The second round of the French elections will be also postponed, Macron said.Earlier today, the city of Paris announced the closure of all public parks and gardens.Macron said the country is “in a war” against the coronavirus outbreak.“We are in a war… that’s why I decided that all reforms debated in parliament will be suspended,” he said. The government will draft a new...…By , , Adam Renton, and , CNN 10:14 p.m. ET, March 16, 2020143 PostsFrench President Emmanuel Macron announced drastic measures, prohibiting gatherings across France, including family and other social gatherings.The second round of the French elections will be also postponed, Macron said.Earlier today, the city of Paris announced the closure of all public parks and gardens.Macron said the country is “in a war” against the coronavirus outbreak.“We are in a war… that’s why I decided that all reforms debated in parliament will be suspended,” he said. The government will draft a new...WW…

By , , Adam Renton, , Mike Hayes and Jack Guy, CNN 10:20 PM ET, Tue March 17, 20209 PostsVenezuela's embattled President Nicolas Maduro announced a nationwide quarantine during a televised coronavirus briefing earlier today. The "social quarantine" will go into effect 5 a.m. local time Tuesday, Maduro said in the briefing.“We are trying to get ahead of this crisis,” Maduro said. "If we don’t get a hold of it and stop it, it could severely damage our community.”Police, health officials, and local governments will work together to enforce the quarantine, according to a...…By , , Adam Renton, , Mike Hayes and Jack Guy, CNN 10:20 PM ET, Tue March 17, 20209 PostsVenezuela's embattled President Nicolas Maduro announced a nationwide quarantine during a televised coronavirus briefing earlier today. The "social quarantine" will go into effect 5 a.m. local time Tuesday, Maduro said in the briefing.“We are trying to get ahead of this crisis,” Maduro said. "If we don’t get a hold of it and stop it, it could severely damage our community.”Police, health officials, and local governments will work together to enforce the quarantine, according to a...WW…

By , Adam Renton, Rob Picheta and , CNN 3:17 p.m. ET, April 17, 202030 PostsMicrosoft founder Bill Gates has denounced US President Donald Trump's decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization in an early morning tweet."Halting funding for the World Health Organization during a world health crisis is as dangerous as it sounds," Gates said in a tweet on his official account.“Their work is slowing the spread of COVID-19 and if that work is stopped no other organization can replace them,” he said, adding the world needs the WHO “now more than ever.”Trump  he is halting...…By , Adam Renton, Rob Picheta and , CNN 3:17 p.m. ET, April 17, 202030 PostsMicrosoft founder Bill Gates has denounced US President Donald Trump's decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization in an early morning tweet."Halting funding for the World Health Organization during a world health crisis is as dangerous as it sounds," Gates said in a tweet on his official account.“Their work is slowing the spread of COVID-19 and if that work is stopped no other organization can replace them,” he said, adding the world needs the WHO “now more than ever.”Trump  he is halting...WW…

By , , Zamira Rahim, Mike Hayes, Melissa Macaya and , CNN 0210 GMT (1010 HKT) May 26, 202017 PostsBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was abused by onlookers in the capital Brasilia after going out for a hotdog and drink on Saturday, in a video seen by CNN.In the video, Bolsonaro eats and drinks while onlookers yell "killer" and "trash" in the background. The President is surrounded by a security team and at one point turns and wags his finger at the crowd.Brazil became the country with the second-highest number of cases in the world over the weekend, with daily five-figure increases pushing...…By , , Zamira Rahim, Mike Hayes, Melissa Macaya and , CNN 0210 GMT (1010 HKT) May 26, 202017 PostsBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was abused by onlookers in the capital Brasilia after going out for a hotdog and drink on Saturday, in a video seen by CNN.In the video, Bolsonaro eats and drinks while onlookers yell "killer" and "trash" in the background. The President is surrounded by a security team and at one point turns and wags his finger at the crowd.Brazil became the country with the second-highest number of cases in the world over the weekend, with daily five-figure increases pushing...WW…

Live UpdatesBy , , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Video Ad FeedbackAmericans flock to beaches for holiday weekend02:36Link Copied!AllCatch UpCasesEconomyPoliticsReopeningSort ByOur live coverage of the global coronavirus pandemic hasLink Copied!The Peruvian Health Ministry said on Monday that the total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Peru rose to at least 123,979 — an increase of 4,020 from the previous day.The ministry said on Friday that a total of 3,629 people have died, including 173 additional deaths reported since the previous day. The ministry reports...…Live UpdatesBy , , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Video Ad FeedbackAmericans flock to beaches for holiday weekend02:36Link Copied!AllCatch UpCasesEconomyPoliticsReopeningSort ByOur live coverage of the global coronavirus pandemic hasLink Copied!The Peruvian Health Ministry said on Monday that the total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Peru rose to at least 123,979 — an increase of 4,020 from the previous day.The ministry said on Friday that a total of 3,629 people have died, including 173 additional deaths reported since the previous day. The ministry reports...WW…

By , , , , and , CNN 12:46 a.m. ET, May 31, 2020139 PostsMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he expects to see a spike in Covid-19 cases following protests in the Twin Cities over the last few days."I am deeply concerned about a super-spreader type of incident," Walz said. "We're going to see a spike in Covid-19. It's inevitable." Walz told reporters the jails do have the capacity to hold everyone taken into custody during the protests."We have a situation of urban warfare of folks that want to see chaos spread," Walz said, noting that responding to the protests takes priority.Walz said...…By , , , , and , CNN 12:46 a.m. ET, May 31, 2020139 PostsMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he expects to see a spike in Covid-19 cases following protests in the Twin Cities over the last few days."I am deeply concerned about a super-spreader type of incident," Walz said. "We're going to see a spike in Covid-19. It's inevitable." Walz told reporters the jails do have the capacity to hold everyone taken into custody during the protests."We have a situation of urban warfare of folks that want to see chaos spread," Walz said, noting that responding to the protests takes priority.Walz said...WW…