Coronavirus: US set to recommend wearing of masks
The White House is expected to advise Americans to wear cloth masks, to help anti-virus efforts. BBC News – US & Canada
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Coronavirus: France racism row over doctors’ Africa testing comments
Two French doctors spark anger by suggesting coronavirus vaccines be trialed in Africa. BBC News – Africa
Denying coronavirus loans ‘completely unacceptable’ banks told
The government warns banks not to deny emergency cash to businesses that face going under. BBC News – Business
Coronavirus: Spain’s deaths pass 9,000 as infection rate slows
With more than 9,000 deaths, Spain has the second-highest number of fatalities caused by coronavirus. BBC News – Europe
The man who grew his own Amazon rainforest
Fighting back against destruction in the Amazon: how one man grew a rainforest of his own. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Coronavirus: Iran’s official death toll passes 3,000
The health ministry reports 138 new fatalities and 2,987 more cases in the past 24 hours. BBC News – Middle East