BA expected to suspend 36,000 staff
The airline reaches a deal with unions to furlough 80% of its workforce after grounding most of its fleet. BBC News – UK
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Coronavirus: US ‘considers cloth face masks for public’
Officials are debating their advice on face masks as a CDC memo says simple cloth masks would help. BBC News – US & Canada
Coronavirus: Top South African HIV scientist Gita Ramjee dies
Tributes are being paid to Gita Ramjee for her world-renowned research into HIV prevention. BBC News – Africa
Coronavirus: Debenhams seeks urgent deal with landlords
The department store is heading for another major restructuring which could involve more store closures. BBC News – Business
Coronavirus: Syria reports first death amid warning of spread
The government says nine other people tested positive, but medics suspect there are many more cases. BBC News – Middle East
Coronavirus: World leaders’ posts deleted over fake news
Social networks usually leave world leaders’ posts alone – but the pandemic is changing that. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean