Roundup: Israel tightens anti-coronavirus measures; China donates new medical aid to Syria


  • World
  • Friday, 25 Sep 2020

CAIRO, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Israel, currently under renewed nationwide lockdown to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, decided on Thursday to further tighten the anti-coronavirus measures. Meanwhile, China donated a new batch of medical aid to Syria for fighting the coronavirus.

Israel on Thursday reported 4,945 new COVID-19 cases and 51 more deaths, raising the tally of confirmed infections to 209,635 and the death toll to 1,376. The total number of recoveries increased to 148,417, with the addition of 3,454 new recoveries.

Subscribe now for a chance to win your dream holiday!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Myanmar central bank denies UN report on weapons transactions
North Korean officials sport Kim Jong Un pins for first time
Russia says it downed 36 Ukraine-launched drones over several Russian regions
Australia Treasurer confident July 1 tax cuts won't stoke inflation
France begins voting in election that could hand power to far right
UK Reform leader Farage speech interrupted by banner mocking Putin views
North Korea calls South Korea, US and Japan 'Asian version of NATO'
Int'l electronic, e-commerce exhibition kicks off in Iran
Saudi Aramco acquires 10 pct equity interest in Geely-Renault joint venture company
Traditional agriculture feast held in Malta

Others Also Read